Which is a biomedical treatment option for lung cancer?

• A. Chemotherapy
• B. Smoking cessation programs
• C. Smoke-free laws
• D. Plain packaging

Answer: (A)

Biomedical treatment directly targets the disease in the body. Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to kill or slow the growth of lung cancer cells. It can be used to shrink tumors before surgery, to destroy any remaining cancer cells after surgery, or to control cancer that has spread in advanced cases. Because it acts systemically, it can affect cancer cells throughout the body, though it often comes with side effects like fatigue, nausea, and lowered blood counts.

The other options are preventive public health strategies aimed at reducing tobacco use and exposure, not treatments for someone with cancer. They help prevent cancer or its progression but do not treat the disease itself.