One common treatment for lung cancer is through surgery.But there are various treatments for those suffering from lung cancer. As with any medical issue, the doctor will determine the best treatment based on the stage and type of cancer a patient has. So if you are suffering from Lung Cancer it is important that you choose the right doctor.
Surgery is the standard treatment for the earlier stages of non-small cell lung cancer. The surgeon will decide on the type of surgery, depending on how much of the lung is affected.
The life expectancy of small cell lung cancer stage four is 2-4 months without treatment. With treatment, the life expectancy increases to 6-12 months.
I am sorry to hear that you have lung cancer. Some places to look at regarding your treatment options are www.mayoclinic.org/lung-cancer/, www.lungcanceronline.org/treatment/index.html and nationallungcancerpartnership.org.
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lung cancer:primary or metastatic primary:small cell carcinoma(25%) or non-small cell carcinoma(75%) non-small cell carcinoma(75%): squamous cell carcinoma(35%), adenocarcinoma(25%), large cell carcinoma(15%)
Small cell lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which the cells of the lung tissues grow uncontrollably and form tumors.
Well, honey, non-small cell lung cancer makes up about 85% of all lung cancer cases. So, if you're dealing with lung cancer, chances are it's more likely to be the non-small cell type. But hey, cancer is cancer, and it's all a pain in the butt no matter how you slice it.
cancer of the lungs There are many types . . . non-small cell carcenoma, which includes squamous cell, adenocarcenoma, bronchioalveolar, and large-cell undifferentiated carcenoma. There is also small cell lung cancer.
The type of cancer that spreads the fastest is known as "small cell lung cancer" (SCLC). SCLC is an aggressive form of lung cancer that tends to grow and spread rapidly. It accounts for about 10-15% of all lung cancer cases. Small cell lung cancer has a high tendency to metastasize, meaning it can quickly spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver, brain, bones, and adrenal glands. By the time SCLC is diagnosed, it often has already spread beyond the lungs to distant sites. Due to its aggressive nature and tendency to metastasize early, small-cell lung cancer is usually treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Despite these treatments, the overall prognosis for small cell lung cancer is often less favorable compared to other types of lung cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment.
Non-small cell lung cancer usually appears in the outer area of the lung. This is the more treatable/survivable of lung cancer because since it is in the periphery it can be excised (taken out) surgically.
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