Lung Cancer Articles A-Z
Drug Interactions With Paclitaxel
Medicines that may interact with paclitaxel include certain "live vaccinations" and protease inhibitors. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may lead to drug interactions with paclitaxel and describes the side effects that may occur.
As explained in this eMedTV article, early symptoms of lung cancer do not always develop. In fact, about a quarter of the people with the disease exhibit no early symptoms of lung cancer -- including some people with advanced cases of lung cancer.
Gemcitabine is a prescription drug that is approved for treating several types of cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses how gemcitabine works, lists potential side effects, and offers information on how to receive the gemcitabine injection.
Gemcitabine dosing recommendations are made based on your height, weight, and other factors. This eMedTV Web page lists other factors your doctor will consider before prescribing your gemcitabine dosage and explains how the drug is administered.
Hair loss, anemia, and drowsiness are some examples of common gemcitabine side effects. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a more complete list of common side effects and explains which side effects require immediate medical attention.
Although it is a rare complication of lobectomy, a heart attack can occur with this surgery. As this eMedTV segment explains, a heart attack with lobectomy can happen if an area of the heart doesn't get enough oxygen, and the muscle dies.
Heart Attack With Pneumonectomy
Although it is rare, a heart attack with a pneumonectomy can occur. As this portion of the eMedTV archives explains, a heart attack occurs when the heart doesn't get enough oxygen for a period of time and part of the muscle dies.
Infections after lobectomy can range from mild skin infections to more serious infections inside the chest. This eMedTV article discusses possible treatments (like antibiotics, more surgery, or another chest tube) for infections with lobectomy.
Infections with a pneumonectomy can be mild, like a skin infection, or more serious, like a chest infection. This eMedTV page explains the treatment options should an infection develop, which range from antibiotics to chest tubes to another surgery.
Irregular Heart Rhythms With a Lobectomy
As this eMedTV article explains, irregular heart rhythms don't happen very often after a lobectomy. If they do, they are usually brief and don't cause any problems. This article describes the possible types of irregular heart rhythms with lobectomy.
Irregular Heart Rhythms With a Pneumonectomy
Although it is rare, problems with heart rate during or after a pneumonectomy can occur. This eMedTV page explains how, if you have existing heart problems, your doctor may use a pacemaker to prevent irregular heart rhythms with a pneumonectomy.
Despite what many smokers believe, light cigarettes do not reduce the health risks of smoking. This eMedTV Web page debunks common myths associated with light cigarettes, such as the mistaken belief that such cigarettes allow smokers to inhale less.