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Adjuvant treatment for early-stage NSCLC may lower the risk of the cancer coming back, but is also associated with potentially serious side effects. The chart above can help you learn whether adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy is recommended for your stage of lung cancer. To learn more about adjuvant treatment for lung cancer, talk with your doctor about the type of cancer you have, your medical history, your overall health, and the risks and benefits of adjuvant treatment, including the potential side effects.