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Immunotherapy vs Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer: Which Works Better and For Whom?

Dr. Nitish Garg

31 August 2026


Written By:

Dr. Nitish Garg

Consultant - Medical Oncology

Sohana Hospital, Mohali.

Experience: 15+ Years

Speciality: Medical Oncology

 

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Immunotherapy and chemotherapy are the most common treatments done for lung cancer, and their benefits have been evident that they show permanent results. Lung cancer can be treated with great ease with their help, and the right guidance taken by Cancer hospital in Chandigarh. In this blog we talk about What is Immunotherapy, what is chemotherapy, What works better for lung cancer, and how can sohana hospital help with chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. 

 

 

What is Immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is a type of medical treatment that uses your body's own immune system to fight diseases like cancer. Immunotherapy Treatment in Mohali can help with all the ways one would need it. Immunotherapy works by helping your immune system recognize, attack, and destroy abnormal or harmful cells.

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in the body. Chemotherapy helps with getting rid of rapidly dividing cancer cells throughout the entire body. Drugs from chemotherapy travel through the blood to reach cancer cells all over the body. Chemotherapy treatment Mohali is the best option available for the treatment and the right guidance, number of cycles the patient would require. 

What works better for lung cancer?

Lunger cancer is a disease that is one of the most dangerous and should be treated as soon as possible. It is caused by abnormal cells growing out of control in the lungs, primarily driven by smoking, radon gas, and harmful workplace chemicals. Main symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that does not go away or gets worse, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, chest pain or discomfort, coughing up blood, unexplained weight loss and tiredness. Common Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, Immunotherapy, and Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy treatment Mohali is one of the advanced ways of approaching lung cancer, so that you don't have to deal with finding the right treatment and going through any delay for the right guidance. 

How can Sohana hospital help with Chemotherapy ?

Sohana hospital has various attributes for chemotherapy, given specialized care for patients with breast cancer, offering top notch and precise diagnosis, world class treatments, and specific support services. Sohana Hospital has a variety of doctors and chemotherapy specialists helping with the right course of medications, and durations of therapy rounds. Their major facilities include 

  • 20+ bedded Chemotherapy suites

  • Tumor Board Approach

  • Sophisticated Drugs

  • Minimal Side Effects

Frequently asked questions 

Is immunotherapy better than chemo for lung cancer?

Immunotherapy works differently and is chosen based on specific tumor traits, such as expression levels, patient health, and cancer stage. Both treatments have distinct pros and cons that dictate their use. 

 

How can Sohana hospital help with cancer treatment?

Sohana hospital has a wide range of treatments available for all kinds of cancers. Immunotherapy and chemotherapy are the most commonly used approaches for treatment of lung cancer. 

 

Do lung cancer patients live longer with immunotherapy?

Lung cancer patients often live longer with immunotherapy, achieving higher overall survival rates and lasting responses compared to traditional chemotherapy alone. The best oncologist Mohali can help have the right treatment required, and choose what's more appropriate for you. 

 

Is chemo successful for lung cancer?

Chemotherapy success for lung cancer depends on the cancer type, stage, and treatment goals, varying from adjuvant survival boosts in early stages to symptom relief in advanced cases. 

 

How painful is chemotherapy for lung cancer?

Chemotherapy itself is generally not painful, involving mainly mild needle discomfort, though certain side effects like nerve pain or mouth sores can cause discomfort. It is frequently paired with surgery, radiation, or modern immunotherapy to maximize tumor reduction.

 

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Medically Reviewed By:

Dr. Sonia Dhaka

Sohana Hospital, Mohali.

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Credentials of the Reviewer:

-DNB Medical Oncology

-16+ Years of Clinical Experience

-Specialist in Cancer Diagnostics, Treatment & Prevention



Written and Verified by:

Dr. Nitish Garg

Exp. 15 Years

Consultant General Surgery