If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
Chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, major bleeding, or loss of consciousness require emergency medical services. This page describes non-emergency care delivered at home by skilled nurses.
Understanding Lung Cancer
What you should know
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy — and many patients deal with significant respiratory compromise even before treatment begins.
Home health for lung cancer patients addresses both the cancer treatment needs and the respiratory management. Patients may need oxygen therapy, breathing exercises, medication management for both cancer and lung function, central line care for chemotherapy, and post-surgical care after lobectomy or other lung surgery.
Our respiratory-trained nurses monitor lung function, manage oxygen therapy, administer supportive infusions, and watch for complications. Physical therapists help maintain activity tolerance despite compromised lung capacity. For patients transitioning to palliative care, we manage symptoms to maximize comfort and quality of life at home.
Warning signs
You may need care if…
Your care plan
How we help at home
Expert care for lung cancer,
delivered to your home
Our clinicians bring hospital-level expertise to the comfort and safety of where you live.
Common questions
Lung Cancer — Common Questions
Home health complements your oncology treatment, not replaces it. We manage the care between oncology visits: port care, labs, side effect management, oxygen therapy, and physical rehabilitation. Some supportive infusions can be given at home. Your oncologist remains in charge of the treatment plan.
Our nurses manage oxygen therapy, teach breathing techniques (pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing), monitor respiratory status, and coordinate with your team on medication adjustments. Physical therapists help you stay as active as possible within your respiratory limits through paced activity programs.
Related services
Services involved in your care
These are the clinical services our team may use when managing lung cancer at home.
Respiratory Care
Expert management of respiratory conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and post-COVID recovery.
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Skilled Nursing Care
Our registered nurses provide comprehensive medical care in the comfort of your home, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes.
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Infusion Services
Home-based intravenous therapy administered by specially trained nurses for various medical conditions.
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Physical Therapy
Our licensed physical therapists help restore activity, strength, and motion following illness, injury, or surgery with personalized treatment plans.
Learn moreGet help with lung cancer at home
Our experienced clinicians provide expert oncology care in the comfort of your home. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.