Lung Cancer Articles A-Z
Living with lung cancer not only involves medical treatment but emotional and psychological support as well. This eMedTV resource discusses the challenges inherent in living with lung cancer and provides information about places to seek support.
As this eMedTV page explains, lobar torsion with lobectomy is when part of the remaining lung twists around inside your chest (in some cases, twisting so much that it cuts off its own blood supply). This page covers the treatment for this condition.
A lobectomy is a surgery in which a lobe of the lung is removed because there is a cancerous tumor in it. This eMedTV segment explains the anatomy of the lungs, what happens during surgery, and possible complications of a lobectomy.
Lobectomy alternatives include lung cancer chemotherapy and lung cancer radiation therapy. This eMedTV resource discusses these options in detail and explains how the effectiveness of lobectomy alternatives depends on the type of lung tumor you have.
Lobectomy and the Operating Room
In this eMedTV segment, you will read about heart monitors, sterile instruments, and other equipment you can expect to see in the operating room when it's time for your lobectomy. This page offers an overview of lobectomy and the operating room.
Possible lobectomy complications range from minor infections to complete lung collapse. This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses several lobectomy complications, including information on the groups of people who are most at risk.
Lobectomy expectations will vary from case to case, depending on the type and location of the tumor. This eMedTV page covers what you can expect with lobectomy, including information on recovery, prognosis, and the effects of lobectomy on the heart.
Lobectomy recovery involves close monitoring and plenty of rest while your lung heals. As this eMedTV Web page explains, most patients spend 5 to 7 days in the hospital after their surgery. This page describes the recovery process in detail.
Lung cancer is a disease in which uncontrolled abnormal cell growth begins in the lungs. This eMedTV article offers an overview of lung cancer, including information about causes, types, and symptoms of the disease.
As this eMedTV article explains, lung cancer and Hodgkin's disease are often linked. Data on lung cancer and Hodgkin's disease indicate that people with Hodgkin's who receive chemotherapy or radiotherapy are at high risk of developing lung cancer.
One of the common treatments for lung cancer, chemotherapy uses drugs to halt the growth of the cancer. This eMedTV article explains how chemotherapy is used to treat lung cancer and includes information about side effects of the treatment.