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Lung cancer (Pulmonary Medicine)

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What is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer begins in the lungs and may spread to lymph nodes or other organs in the body, such as the brain. Cancer from other organs also may spread to the lungs. When cancer cells spread from one organ to another, they are called metastases.

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  • Chest pain.
  • Hoarseness.
  • Bone pain.
  • Headache.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Losing weight without trying.
  • A new cough that doesn't go away.
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount.
  • Pain.
  • Coughing up blood.
  • Fluid in the chest (pleural effusion).
  • Cancer that spreads to other parts of the body (metastasis).
  • Shortness of breath. People with lung cancer can experience shortness of breath if cancer grows to block the major airways.

Lung cancer also can be caused by using other types of tobacco (such as pipes or cigars), breathing second hand smoke, being exposed to substances such as asbestos or radon at home or work, having certain gene mutations (unusual changes made when your body's cells are dividing), or having a family history of lung cancer

  • Avoid second hand smoke.
  • Test your home for radon.
  • Avoid carcinogens at work.
  • Exercise most days of the week.
  • Stop smoking. Stop smoking now.
  • Eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables.
  • Don't smoke. If you've never smoked, don't start.
  • Smoking.
  • Exposure to radon gas.
  • Family history of lung cancer.
  • Exposure to secondhand smoke.
  • Previous radiation therapy.
  • Exposure to asbestos and other carcinogens.

How is it treated?

People with non-small cell lung cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these treatments. People with small cell lung cancer are usually treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Surgery.

Surgery usually involves making a cut (incision) in your chest or side and removing a section or all of the affected lung. This is called a lung resection surgery. Nearby lymph nodes may also be removed if it's thought that the cancer may have spread to them.

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