Lung Cancer Articles A-Z
This section of the eMedTV archives describes common symptoms of nerve injury with lobectomy, such as pain in the muscles or a loss of feeling. In rare cases, these nerve injuries can cause long-term damage and disability.
Nerve Injury and Pneumonectomy
Nerve injury from any surgery can cause long-term damage; however, this is rare. This section of the eMedTV archives explains the link between nerve injury and pneumonectomy, including symptoms, like pain in the bones, muscles, or skin.
Non-small cell lung cancer is the more common of the two general types of lung cancer. This section of the eMedTV library discusses the specific types of non-small cell lung cancer and provides information about tests used to diagnose the disease.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stages
Non-small cell lung cancer stages are measurements of how far the cancer has spread. This segment of the eMedTV website describes each of the non-small cell lung cancer stages -- occult, stage 0, stages I-IV, and recurrent cancer.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Non-small cell lung cancer treatment may involve surgery in the early stages of the disease. This eMedTV article looks at non-small lung cell cancer treatment options, such as chemotherapy, as well as treatments being studied in clinical trials.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment by Stage
Treatment options for non-small cell lung cancer vary depending on the stage of the disease. This eMedTV page breaks down options for non-small cell lung cancer treatment by stage of the disease, from the occult stage to recurrent cancers.
Paclitaxel is a medicine prescribed for treating lung cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. This eMedTV resource describes paclitaxel uses in more detail, explains how the medication works, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Paclitaxel Chemotherapy Cancer Treatment
The paclitaxel dose varies for each person, depending on the type of cancer and other drugs you are taking. This eMedTV Web page further explores paclitaxel dosing, including information on how and where you can get your paclitaxel infusion.
Common paclitaxel side effects may include neutropenia, anemia, and hair loss. As this segment of the eMedTV archives explains, some side effects are more serious and may require prompt medical attention, such as bloody stool or severe mouth sores.
Photodynamic Therapy for Lung Cancer
Photodynamic therapy kills lung cancer cells with a chemical that is activated with a light or laser. This eMedTV article discusses photodynamic therapy and lung cancer, and explains side effects of this treatment, such as sensitivity to light.
A pneumonectomy is a surgery that removes lung, generally because it contains cancer. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains lung cancer, how to prepare for the surgery, what happens during it, and the possible complications that can occur.
If you decide against a pneumonectomy, alternatives available to you depend on the type of tumor you have. This eMedTV article provides a look at the most common alternatives to pneumonectomy: radiation and chemotherapy.