Lung Cancer Articles A-Z
To make a lung cancer diagnosis, the doctor will ask questions, conduct a physical exam, and order certain tests. This eMedTV Web page describes tests and procedures, such as sputum cytology, that may be used to reach a lung cancer diagnosis.
New research shows that a lung cancer gene is a potential cause of lung cancer. This eMedTV article further explores the lung cancer gene and provides an explanation of this inherited component for lung cancer.
For most people with lung cancer, pain can be managed with medications, alternative treatments, or both. This eMedTV resource examines options for reducing or relieving the pain caused by the lung cancer itself or treatment for the disease.
Lung cancer prevention involves eliminating or reducing the risk factors for the disease, such as cigarette smoking. This eMedTV resource discusses lung cancer prevention strategies and offers information about quitting smoking.
A lung cancer prognosis is an informed medical opinion about the outcome of the disease in a patient. This eMedTV resource explains the factors (such as the stage and type of lung cancer) that affect a patient's prognosis.
Knowing the right lung cancer questions to ask can help you better understand your condition. This eMedTV segment provides lung cancer questions about diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and follow-up care that you may wish to ask your doctor.
When radiotherapy is used to treat lung cancer, radiation kills cancer cells with high-energy rays. This eMedTV article discusses lung cancer and radiation therapy, and includes information about side effects of such treatment.
As explained in this eMedTV segment, lung cancer research is being conducted to assess the effectiveness of using biological therapy to treat the disease. This article also discusses other research being done to improve how the disease is treated.
Lung cancer screening is used to detect cancer before symptoms develop. This eMedTV Web page explains the benefits and risks associated with lung cancer screening, which is normally done with chest x-rays or a procedure known as sputum cytology.
Lung cancer stages are used to measure if a cancer has spread, and if so, how far. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at small and non-small lung cancer stages, and includes detailed definitions explaining what each stage represents.
Lung cancer staging is conducted to find out whether the cancer has spread, and if so, to what parts of the body. This eMedTV article explains tests used in lung cancer staging (such as CT scan and MRI) and links to additional information.
Lung cancer statistics indicate that, in 2002, 90,121 men and 67,509 women died from the disease in the US. This eMedTV resource provides lung cancer statistics on death rates, race and ethnicity, and comparisons to other leading causes of death.
For people with lung cancer, support groups can provide help coping with practical and emotional concerns. This eMedTV resource explains the benefits lung cancer support groups can provide and identifies other potential sources of support.