Lung Cancer Articles
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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.
Asbestos is a group of minerals used in insulation and other materials (such as brake shoes). As this eMedTV article explains, frequent exposure to asbestos can cause health problems, such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
Radon is a radioactive gas that usually exists at low levels outdoors. This eMedTV article discusses the increased risk of lung cancer that is associated with long-term exposure to high levels of radon, especially when combined with cigarette smoke.
Lung cancer symptoms may include a loss of appetite, constant chest pain, and a cough that doesn't go away. As this eMedTV resource explains, however, about 25 percent of patients exhibit no lung cancer symptoms when they are diagnosed.
Types of lung cancer treatment include surgery, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and radiation therapy. This eMedTV segment discusses various aspects of lung cancer treatment, including second opinions, side effects, and nutrition.
Small cell lung cancer is a general type of lung cancer that grows and spreads quickly. This eMedTV article defines the three types of small cell lung cancer, lists symptoms of the disease, and explains how it is diagnosed and treated.
Symptoms of lung cancer may range from coughing up blood to weight loss. This eMedTV Web page looks at common symptoms of lung cancer, such as constant chest pain, a cough that doesn't go away, and fatigue.
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.
The most common causes of lung cancer are linked to tobacco smoke, pollution, and lung diseases. This part of the eMedTV archives describes various causes of lung cancer and offers information on the latest research on cancer causes.
Doxorubicin may be prescribed to treat various types of cancer, including breast cancer and lung cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of doxorubicin, noting its effects, the types of cancer that it can treat, and some precautions and warnings.
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.
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.
What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is a disease in which uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells begins in lung tissue. This eMedTV article explains what lung cancer is while providing information about causes, types, stages, and symptoms of the disease.
Examples of treatments for lung cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and photodynamic therapy. This eMedTV Web page describes these treatments for lung cancer, including information about possible side effects and follow-up care.
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.
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.
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.
Alternative Lung Cancer Treatment
Patients may find alternative lung cancer treatment, such as acupuncture, to be helpful in reducing side effects and symptoms. This eMedTV Web page looks at alternative lung cancer treatment and offers a list of questions to ask about such treatment.
As explained in this eMedTV article, the lung cancer survival rate refers to the percentage of people who survive for a certain time period after diagnosis. For 1995-2002, the overall 5-year relative survival rate for lung cancer was 15 percent.
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.