What is lung cancer? :
What is lung cancer? Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs
Cells:
unable to carry out normal cell functions
unable to develop into healthy tissue
able to form tumors/impede lung function
Two Types of Lung Cancer :
Two Types of Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Most types of cancer (80%)
Squamous cell carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma
Bronchioalveolar carcinoma
Large-cell undifferentiated carcinoma
Small Cell Lung Cancer
20% of lung cancers
Primarily due to smoking
Risk Factors :
Risk Factors Smoking
Secondhand smoking
Genetics
Environmental factors
Asbestos
Radon
Air pollution
Tuberculosis
Radiation exposure
Industrial substances
Body/Chest Symptoms :
Body/Chest Symptoms Loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue/weakness
Headaches
Bone and joint pain
Neurological symptoms
Neck/facial swelling
Bleeding, blood clots Coughing
Chest pain
Color or volume change of sputum
Shortness of breath, change in voice
Recurrent lung problems
Coughing up phlegm, mucus, blood
Diagnosis and Treatment :
Diagnosis and Treatment Physical Exam
Chest Exam/X-Ray
CT, PET Scan, MRI
Spiral CT Scan
Sputum Cytology
Bronchoscopy
Biopsy Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation
New Treatments:
Chemotherapy regimens
Monoclonal antibodies
Anti-angiogenesis agents
Growth factor inhibitors
Gene therapy
Photodynamic therapy
Lung cancer vaccines
References :
References http://www.lungcancer.org/
“Cancer is a reminder to live each day fully.”
Suzanne, a strong individual with lung cancer
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