Lung Cancer Treatment

Treatment for lung cancer depends on a variety of factors. The most important factors are the histopathologic, the type of lung cancer and the stage of the cancer.

After the stage of lung cancer has been determined, the doctor team and patient work together to develop best treatment plans. It is important for lung cancer patients to discuss the various forms of therapy with their oncologist. Other factors affecting the treatment of lung cancer include the patient's general health, medical conditions that may affect treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and etc.

Lung Cancer Symptoms

Lung cancer symptoms occurs due to direct effects of the primary tumor; to effects of metastatic tumors in other parts of the body; or to malignant disturbances of blood, hormones, or other systems.

The symptoms of lung cancer can be:

* Having a cough most of the time
* A change in a cough you have had for a long time
* Being short of breath
* Coughing up phlegm (sputum) with signs of blood in it
* An ache or pain when breathing or coughing
* Loss of appetite
* Fatigue
* Losing weight

Source: cancerhelp.org.uk

What Is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in lung tissue. This growth can lead to metastasis, which is an invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. Most primary lung cancer is carcinoma of the lung, derived from epithelial cells. Lung cancer, the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women, responsible for 1.3 million deaths worldwide each year.

The main types of lung cancer lung small cell carcinoma and non-small cell carcinoma of the lung. This distinction is important, because treatment varies, non-small cell carcinoma of the lung (NSCLC) is sometimes treated with surgery, while cells of small lung cancer (SCLC) usually responds better to chemotherapy and radiation. The most common cause of lung cancer is long-term exposure to tobacco smoke.