Lung Cancer

The life expectancy with someone with carcinoid lung cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. For people with stage 1, the life expectancy is 93%. For people with stage 5, the life expectancy is 57%.

After being a long time chain smoker John Wayne had his entire left lung and four ribs removed in 1964 because of lung cancer.

Treatment for lung cancer depends upon a variety of factors. The most important factors are the histopathologic (diseased tissue) type of lung cancer and the stage of the cancer.

Once the stage of the lung cancer has been determined, the oncology team and the patient work together to develop a treatment plan. It is important for lung cancer patients to discuss the value of different forms of therapy with their oncologist. Other factors that affect lung cancer treatment include the patient's general health, medical conditions that can affect treatment (such as chemotherapy), and tumor characteristics.

maybe because there is a bit more lung on the right side of the chest than on the left side.

The short answer is yes. The long answer depends somewhat on what you mean by "twice". Cancers can relapse, meaning the original disease returns. This usually happens because microscopic "islands" of cells from the original neoplasm (tumor) were missed during removal procedures. Sometimes this is due to error, but usually it is due to the bloodstream carrying neoplastic cells to other parts of the body. If these cells stop in a cytologically compatible place (a place with similar cells in a biological sense) they can grow there. This is called metastasis and has a poor prognosis. The most compatible place for neoplastic cells to grow is elsewhere in the lung, or in the other lung.

One can also develop an unrelated lung cancer - either the same kind or a different kind. This is a very rare occurrence, made more probable by those exposed to risk factors for cancer, such as exposure to smoke (from smoking or other sources) or fine particulates of certain sorts (asbestos, for example).

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.

for terminal cancer it's about 49 years of age. for breast cancer it's about 55 years of age. it's somewhere around the high 40's. For Lymph Node Cancer is about about 31 years of age. If you need anymore information aboutany kind of cancer call 763-222-9161 and then ask for doctor Carr

Last year, five scientific journals published prominent articles trumpeting cannabinoids (compounds in marijuana) as potential anti-cancer agents.

http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig5/armentano-p1.html

In lab and mouse studies, the compound, known as THC, cut lung tumor growth in half and helped prevent the cancer from spreading, says Anju Preet, PhD, a Harvard University researcher in Boston who tested the chemical.

Moreover, other early research suggests the cannabis compound could help fight brain, prostate, and skin cancers as well, Preet says.

The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.

The finding builds on the recent discovery of the body's own cannabinoid system, Preet says. Known as endocannabinoids, the natural cannabinoids stimulate appetite and control pain and inflammation.

THC seeks out, attaches to, and activates two specific endocannabinoids that are present in high amounts on lung cancer cells, Preet says. This revs up their natural anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation can promote the growth and spread of cancer.

In the new study, the researchers first demonstrated that THC inhibited the growth and spread of cells from two different lung cancer cell lines and from patient lung tumors. Then, they injected THC into mice that had been implanted with human lung cancer cells. After three weeks, tumors shrank by about 50 percent, compared with tumors in untreated mice.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/17/health/webmd/main2696726.shtml

YES it killed my grandfather and it can cause relly bad pain that cause you to die

Repeated exposure to asbestos fibers, either at home or in the workplace, also is considered a risk factor for lung cancer.

That means the cancer has spread. Lung cancer often spreads to the brain. This means the stage of the cancer has increased, the treatment has to become more aggressive, and the life expectancy decreases.

Lung cancer primarily originates in the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body as it progresses. The organs that can be affected by lung cancer include:

Lungs: Lung cancer originates in the cells of the lungs. There are two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC), each with different subtypes.

Lymph Nodes: Lung cancer can spread to nearby lymph nodes, which are part of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes play a crucial role in filtering fluids and trapping harmful substances.

Other Parts of the Chest: As lung cancer advances, it can spread to other structures within the chest, such as the pleura (lining of the lungs), pericardium (lining of the heart), and chest wall.

Other Lung: In some cases, lung cancer can develop in both lungs simultaneously.

Bone: Lung cancer can metastasize (spread) to the bones, causing bone pain, fractures, and other complications.

Liver: Lung cancer can spread to the liver, affecting its function and potentially causing symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).

Brain: Lung cancer can metastasize to the brain, leading to symptoms like headaches, seizures, and neurological deficits.

Adrenal Glands: The adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys, can also be affected by lung cancer metastases.

Other Organs: In advanced stages, lung cancer has the potential to spread to various organs, including the kidneys, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract.

It's important to note that the spread of lung cancer to other organs is known as metastasis, and the organs affected can vary based on the specific type of lung cancer, its stage, and the individual's overall health. Early detection, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment are key to managing lung cancer and its potential impact on other parts of the body.

Lung cancer is obviously super hard on family members. It can eiether bring you apart or bring you together. It can be a blessing in the end because you will get to know and love that person more than you did before. But sometimes it isn't such a great thing, with everyone, including the person diagnosed grieving, there is a lot of anger and crying and other emotions you won't know how to explain. It can effect a family in so many ways. It just depends on the family.

The cost of cancer treatment varies with the kind of cancer and how early or late in its development the treatment begins. It is not possible to estimate costs in the absence of more specific information.

Some types of Cells give the dog lung Cancer. But the cells are harmful to the dog. >.<

Dogs have the advantage of not smoking cigarettes, however, they do still breathe the air, which may be badly polluted, and they can be exposed to various irritants such as asbestos or fiberglass fibers in their environment, which if inhaled could cause lung cancer.

The earliest signs of lung cancer include a cough that will not go away and gets worse over a short period of time, shortness of breath with activity, pain or large amounts of aching in your back, shoulders, arms, or chest that are not related to injury, repeated infections such as bronchitis, or pnemonia, and a general decline in health.

you can get it anywhere

There are many causes of lung cancer. The most common one is smoking. However, it can be caused by second hand smoke or severe pollution as well. Tobacco use is responsible for about 90% of lung cancer patients. You can also get it from asbestos poisoning or lung disease like tuberculosis.

Survival rate of Stage IV is much lower chance of surviving. Cancer survival rates refer to the percentage of patients affected with certain form of cancer. The survival rate of colon cancer patients five years. In this stage may be depend on different factors, whether the cancer has been spread overall his organs, or certain parts. As I mentioned above the survival rate is stated as the percentage of the patients who will probably live up to 5years after diagnosis on research on patients with the same type and stage of cancer.

You only capitalize the word cancer if your referring to a specific kind of cancer.

Ex. My ferret has Bone Cancer. (its a specific type of cancer)

My ferret has cancer. (is not a specific type of cancer)

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