Lung Cancer
Information about Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the US in both men and women. It claims more lives each year than prostate, breast, colon and lymph cancers combined.

Smoking accounts for around 85% of lung cancer cases. The risk of getting lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes you smoke.

If your reading this PLEASE QUIT SMOKING.

If you quit smoking, even if you have smoked for years, you can significantly reduce your chances of developing lung cancer.

You can also protect yourself from other high risk factors, such as exposure to asbestos, radon and passive smoking.


Symptoms of Lung Cancer may include:

A new cough that doesn't go away

Changes in a chronic cough.

Coughing up a small amount of blood.

Shortness of breath.

Chest pain.

Wheezing.

Hoarseness.

Please Note: Lung Cancer often shows very few symptoms if any.


Types Of Lung Cancer

Doctors divide lung cancer into two major types based on the appearance of lung cancer cells under the microscope. Your doctor makes treatment decisions based on which type of lung cancer you may have.

Theses two types of lung cancer include:


Small cell lung cancer.

Small cell lung cancer, also known as "oat cell carcinoma", occurs almost always in heavy smokers and is far less common than non-small cell lung cancer.


Non-small cell lung cancer.

Non-small cell lung cancer is a collective term for several types of lung cancers that behave in a similar way.

They include squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma.


Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

If you think that you may have lung cancer, your doctor can order a number of tests to look for cancerous cells, this will rule out any other common conditions.

Tests in order to diagnose lung cancer, your doctor could recommend include:


Image tests.


An X-ray image of your lungs may reveal an abnormal mass or possible nodule.

A CT scan can reveal small lesions in your lungs.


Sputum cytology.

If you have a cough and are producing sputum, looking at the sputum under the microscope can sometimes reveal the presence of lung cancer cells.

Note: Before this test takes place you may be asked to breathe a mildly irritating mist to help you produce more sputum.


Tissue samples A.K.A (biopsy).

A sample of abnormal cells can be removed in a procedure called a biopsy in order to diagnose any lung cancer.
Your doctor can perform a biopsy in a number of ways, these include:

Bronchoscopy,

A way for your doctor examines abnormal areas of your lungs by using a lighted tube that is passed down your throat and into your lungs.

Mediastinoscopy.

An incision is made at the base of your neck and surgical tools are inserted behind your breastbone to take tissue samples.

A Needle Biopsy.

This is when your doctor uses X-ray or CT images to guide a needle through your chest into a suspicious lump or nodule to collect cells.

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