A patient diagnosed with primary lung cancer would be managed by which specialist?

• A. Pulmonary oncologist
• B. Family physician
• C. Orthopedic surgeon
• D. Dermatologist

Answer: (A)

Managing primary lung cancer requires a specialist who focuses on cancers of the lung and coordinates the specific treatments needed. A pulmonary oncologist is trained to oversee lung cancer care, including diagnosis, staging, and the treatment plan, which may involve chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation, or surgery, often in collaboration with other cancer specialists like thoracic surgeons and radiation oncologists. The other options don’t fit because a family physician handles general care, not the specialized cancer treatment plan, and orthopedic or dermatology specialists focus on bones/joints or skin, not lung cancer.