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| | Lung cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The incidence of lung cancer is highly correlated with smoking. | | | Small-cell lung cancer is treated primarily with chemotherapy, as surgery has no demonstrable influence on survival. | | | Radiotherapy is often given together with chemotherapy, and may be used with curative intent in patients who are not eligible for surgery. |
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| | The 5 Organs Network of Chinese Medicine - Lung |
| | Grief and Sadness Harming the Lung: Grief, sadness, and melancholy are associated with the lung. | | | Since the lung is primarily in charge of qi, lung therapy should mostly utilize medicinal substances that affect the qi, not the blood. | | | Lung tonification, in addition to using qi tonics with a specific affinity to the metal system (like ginseng or astragalus), entails astringing the patient's surface energy. |
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| | miner's lung - encyclopedia article about miner's lung. |
| | Pneumoconiosis is a lung condition caused by the inhalation of dust, characterized by formation of nodular fibrotic changes in lungs. | | | ICD-9 code: 512 In medicine (pulmonology), a pneumothorax or collapsed lung is a medical emergency caused by the collapse of the lung within the chest cavity. | | | It can result from a penetrating chest wound or barotrauma to the lungs. |
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| | Lung cancer |
| | Needle biopsy is better for cancers near the periphery of the lungs (ie closer to the ribs than the centre of the chest), beyond the reach of the bronchoscope. | | | This is given either by an oncologist (a specialist in cancer treatment) or sometimes by a physician in chest diseases with special experience in chemotherapy. | | | If the tumour has not spread outside the chest and does not involve vital structures such as the liver, then surgical removal may be possible, but only if the patient does not also have severe bronchitis, heart disease or other illnesses. |
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| | Lung Cancer Therapy |
| | Small-cell lung cancer: Chemotherapy is the most common treatment for SCLC, but radiation therapy may be added to either surgery or chemotherapy, or a patient may receive all three treatments. | | | Any patient with lung cancer may want to consider taking part in one of the many clinical trials that are under way at any given time with the goal to find more effective treatments. | | | Unfortunately, lung cancers tend to develop in smokers more than 50 years of age, who very often have other lung disease or serious medical conditions that magnify the risk of surgery. |
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| | Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer |
| | The surgical removal of an entire lobe or parts of a lung is the primary treatment for eligible patients in early stages of cancer. | | | Usually, however, symptoms of existing lung cancer, such as coughing, chest pain, and blood in the sputum, will lead to a chest x-ray. | | | By the time lung cancer is diagnosed by chest x-rays, however, it usually has already spread so far that it cannot be surgically cured. |
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| | Lung Disease |
| | Lung cancer can be treated in a number of different ways including a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. | | | COPD is a term that describes a pair of similar ongoing diseases: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. | | | This is because the signs of asthma are similar to those of other lung diseases. |
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| | Lung Cancer Resources Directory - CancerIndex |
| | The lungs are a pair of cone-shaped organs situated inside the chest, they bring oxygen into the body and take out waste carbon dioxide. | | | Lung Cancer Metastases to Bone (bonetumor.org) a summary with radiology images and pathology slides. | | | International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer IASLC was founded in 1972 and has over a thousand professional members worldwide. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lung cancer - small cell |
| | Small cell cancer is divided into limited stage (generally cancer confined to the chest) and extensive stage (cancer that has spread outside the chest). | | | The doctor can sometimes detect fluid that has collected around the lungs from a cancer by listening to your chest with a stethoscope. | | | Some patients with limited stage disease may need radiation to the entire brain after they have completed chemotherapy and radiation to the chest. |
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| | Lung Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass |
| | In the largest published study of its kind, with 1,100 patient cases reviewed, a minimally invasive surgical procedure for lung cancer has been shown to be as effective as open surgery with a low risk of complications and high survival rates when performed by experienced thoracic surgeons. | | | Researchers review clinical trials targeting lung cancer with vaccine immunotherapy in a recent issue of Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy. | | | But even though the benefits of the technique have been docum... |
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| | WebMD Lung Cancer Health Center - Information on lung cancer symptoms and treatment options |
| | If you have cancer, be it lung, bone, skin, gynecological, testicular or any other type, we want to support you in your daily struggle against your illness. | | | Blacks and native Hawaiians who smoke may be particularly vulnerable to lung cancer, a new study shows. | | | Lung Cancer Surgery Rarer for Blacks (Thursday, December 29, 2005) |
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| | Lung Cancer Guide |
| | To help a lung cancer patient quickly, easily maximize the chance for long term survival and good quality of life, we have uniquely organized a group of lung cancer doctors, researchers, survivors and caregivers to develop this information guide. | | | A good lung cancer support group could be of critical importance for your quality of life. | | | First, from our guide find the best lung cancer doctor in the US or near you. |
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| | The Lung Cancer Alliance |
| | Our initiatives aim to make fighting lung cancer a priority for more people and change public perceptions about the disease. | | | Our unique patient education, support programs and Clinical Trials Matching Service help people directly affected by lung cancer. | | | The information presented in this Website is not intended as a substitute for medical care. |
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| | Lung - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The rib cage itself is also able to expand and contract to some degree, through the action of other respiratory and accessory resipratory muscles. | | | The lungs flank the heart and great vessels in the chest cavity. | | | This is in contrast to the mammalian system, in which the direction of airflow in the lung is tidal, reversing between inhalation and exhalation. |
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| | Lung-Cancers.com: Information about diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of lung cancers |
| | Several tests are commonly used to diagnose lung cancer including blood work (complete blood count), an examination of sputum and chest x-rays. | | | When the cancer has spread to other organs, symptoms may be bone pain, jaundice, neurologic changes, or palpable masses near the body surface. | | | Choices for lung cancer patients include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments. |
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| | Home - American Lung Association site |
| | The information contained in this American Lung Association® web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, and the American Lung Association recommends consultation with your doctor or health care professional. | | | Share your experience and be inspired by your peers on the 'Living with Lung Disease Wall of Lung Champions.' | | | Join us in our mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. |
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | The lungs, a pair of sponge-like, cone-shaped organs, are part of the body's respiratory system. | | | The sooner a person quits smoking the better. | | | You can also find out more about lung cancer by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center (800-994-9662) or the following organizations: |
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| | Lung Cancer Online |
| | physicians and hospital locators • lung cancer programs • second opinions • your health care team • communication and self-advocacy • issues that impact care | | | We subscribe to the Honcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | medical literature databases • guidelines resources • medical libraries • conference proceedings • professional journals • medical reference • lung cancer bibliographies |
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| | National Cancer Institute - What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer |
| | Having this important information can make it easier for patients and their families to handle the challenges they face. | | | Publications mentioned in this book and others are available from the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER. | | | It provides information about some causes and ways to prevent lung cancer, and it describes the symptoms, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. |
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| | Welcome to Lung Cancer.org |
| | Learn the facts about clinical trials and the many advantages they offer to people undergoing lung cancer treatment. | | | Learn about support groups, educational programs and other resources for people with lung cancer. | | | :: Copyright © 2005 by It's Time To Focus On Lung Cancer. |
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | The Role of Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery in the Management of Lung Cancer | | | About State of the Art Treatment Options for Lung Cancer | | | Advances in Lung Cancer Treatments - New Studies Show Improved Survival with Chemotherapy |
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| | Lung Cancer, Asbestos Cancer & Mesothelioma Cancer Stories |
| | Mesothelioma, or asbestos cancer, is a cancer that affects the pleura or the sac lining the chest, which is the pleural type of mesothelioma. | | | Lung Cancer, Asbestos Cancer & Mesothelioma Cancer Stories | | | Age does not seem to be a factor in Lung Cancer Treatment: "Elderly patients are at the same level of risk as younger patients, when it comes to chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer." |
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | This type is a very aggressive cancer and spreads to other organs within a short time. | | | There are many symptoms and each individual may not experience all symptoms. | | | Secondary lung cancer is cancer that starts somewhere else in the body (for example, the |
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| | medline literature search, information on lung cancer, forum colon cancer, Meds.com |
| | The Lung Cancer Information Center is an electronic library of comprehensive educational materials on cancer for healthcare professionals and patients. | | | Nonsmall Cell Lung Carcinoma (patient version) — The National Cancer Institute | | | Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (patient version) — The National Cancer Institute |
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| | British Lung Foundation - Index |
| | Whatever your skills and experience, there's a way you can help by volunteering. | | | Steroid treatment for asthma and other lung diseases | | | As the British Lung Foundation relies entirely on voluntary donations, every gift we receive is a vital contribution towards our fight against lung disease. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Lung Transplantation |
| | Guide to Lung Transplantation (American College of Chest Physicians) - Links to PDF | | | Lung Transplantation: A Treatment for Life-Threatening Lung Disease (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Lung Transplantation is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
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| | alaw.org home |
| | As a team captain, you can shape an experience for your friends, family and co-workers that will enrich their lives through walking and promoting the message of good lung health. | | | Sharing the team experience on Asthma Walk is fun and rewarding! | | | Join us and participate in our first training hike on March 4th or come and learn about the event at Seattle REI on March 6th. |
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| | Lung Cancer Symptoms and Types of Lung Cancer |
| | However, a novel lung cancer treatment may be right for you. | | | Lung Cancer Symptoms and Types of Lung Cancer | | | As non small cell lung cancer classifications are all treated in much the same way, an undifferentiated diagnosis does not usually affect treatment outcome. |
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| | Mesothelioma and Mesothelioma Cancer from Asbestos |
| | The Lung Cancer Symptom section list common lung cancer symptoms that may indicate reason for concern and the need to visit a doctor. | | | This website was created to provide lung cancer and mesothelioma patients, their families and friends with up-to-date information. | | | Surgery and Chemotherapy, Side Effects and Clinical Trials are all discussed in the Lung Cancer Treatment Options section. |
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| | Howstuffworks "How Your Lungs Work" |
| | Your lungs are complex organs, but what they do is take a gas that your body needs to get rid of (carbon dioxide) and exchange it for a gas that your body can use (oxygen). | | | We will explain some of the conditions and diseases that make breathing harder and cause the lungs to fail. | | | You breathe so regularly that it is easy to take your lungs for granted. |
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| | Chronic Lung Disease Resource |
| | Prescription Drugs for Lung Disease (Canadian Lung Association) | | | Chronic Lung Disease Resource highlights the best information on Chronic Lung Disease using both original and off site links. |
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| | Pulmonary Pathology Index |
| | Lung, polarizable crystals with intravenous drug use, polarized light microscopic | | | Lung, thickened peripheral pulmonary artery with pulmonary hypertension, microscopic | | | Lung, granuloma with C. Immitis, medium power microscopic |
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| | Prevention : Lung Cancer and Other Cancers |
| | News on lung, skin, prostate, colon,liver, testicular cancer and more | | | Learn everything about Mesothelioma, Asbestos Treatment, Legal Help, Financial Assistance, and more! | | | A CT scan finds small lung nodules early. |
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