The Department of Health Research today marked a significant milestone in India’s cancer care journey with the official release of the National Evidence-Based Guidelines for Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda. Developed through a rigorous, transparent, and multidisciplinary process, these guidelines provide 15 key evidence-informed recommendations focused on the management and palliation of lung cancer, tailored to the Indian healthcare context. The guidelines aim to promote standardized, high-quality clinical care, reduce unwarranted variations in practice, and strengthen decision-making across levels of healthcare delivery. This initiative reflects the Government of India’s continued commitment to improving cancer outcomes and integrating evidence-based approaches into national health policy and clinical practice.
The Evidence-Based Guidelines for Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation can be accessed below:
1. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Lung Cancer Treatment – Guidelines (12 recommendations) Download
2. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Lung Cancer Treatment – Supplement Download
3. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Lung Cancer Palliation – Guidelines (3 recommendations) Download
4. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Lung Cancer Palliation – Supplement Download
Plain language summary for patients, caregivers and families can be accessed here
1. Treatment options for Early-stage non-small cell Lung Cancer Download
2. Treatment options for Advanced-stage non-small cell Lung Cancer Download
3. Treatment options for small cell lung cancer Download
4. Palliative care recommendations for patients with lung cancer Download
