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| | Lung cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Small-cell lung cancer is treated primarily with chemotherapy, as surgery has no demonstrable influence on survival. | | | Regular chest radiography and sputum examination programs were not effective in early detection of this cancer and did not result in a reduction of mortality. | | | 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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| | Lung Cancer |
| | Lung cancer is detected in only five to 15 percent of patients without symptoms, usually on a routine chest x-ray or a chest x-ray before some other surgery. | | | For non-small lung cancer, the stage of the tumor and the condition of the patient determine the best approach to treat that person. | | | Non-small lung cancer is a surgical disease if found early. |
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http://www.siumed.edu/surgery/cardiothor/lung_c.htm
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | Bronchoscopy and needle biopsy techniques for the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. | | | The increased incidence of lung cancer in women (who are more likely to have adenocarcinomas) and changes in smoking habits are thought to account for this change. | | | Adjuvant therapy has been attempted in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer patients who have undergone surgical resection. |
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http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/pulmonary/lungcancer/lungcancer.htm
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | The lung cancer risk associated with exposures to the lower levels of radon that persons may experience in their homes remains controversial. | | | Treatment options for lung cancer include surgical resection, radiation therapy, and palliative treatment of specific complications of the tumor. | | | Unfortunately, it is very rare for radiation therapy to cure lung cancer. |
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http://www.pamf.org/health/toyourhealth/lungcancer.html
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| | Lung Cancer - oncologychannel |
| | Lung cancer is among the most common cancers in the Western world. | | | The bottom, or base, of each lung extends down to the diaphragm, which is the major breathing-associated muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity. | | | The two vital parts that make up the lungs are located on each side of the chest within the rib cage. |
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http://www.oncologychannel.com/lungcancer
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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. | | | Depending on the site of the cancer, a biopsy will be obtained either by a bronchoscopy or a needle biopsy. | | | 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. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/lungcancer.htm
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | Acupuncturists treat cancer patients based on an individualized assessment of the excesses and deficiencies of qi located in various meridians. | | | Various therapies can be used to treat lung cancer. | | | Frequent follow-up and rehabilitation for loss of lung function from cancer, surgery, or other treatment may be necessary. |
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http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/CancerLungcc.html
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | The lungs are a pair of cone-shaped organs that are situated inside the chest. | | | Chemotherapy may be used: in a combination with chemotherapy and sometimes with surgery to offer relief from pain. | | | Cancer can spread from the lungs to almost any site in the body. |
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http://www.eurohealth.ie/cancom/lung.htm
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| | Lung cancer |
| | The lungs have an abundant supply of blood vessels and lymph channels, which means that lung cancer can spread to other parts of your body through your bloodstream and lymph system. | | | Unfortunately, at that point the cancer usually isn't as responsive to further therapy. | | | Stage 0 cancers almost always are found during bronchoscopy, which is likely to have been performed to assess an abnormality on a chest X-ray. |
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| | Lung Cancer Resources Directory - CancerIndex |
| | Lung Cancer Metastases to Bone (bonetumor.org) a summary with radiology images and pathology slides. | | | 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. | | | 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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| | Facts About Lung Cancer - American Lung Association site |
| | If you are diagnosed with cancer, the doctor will do testing to find out whether the cancer has spread, and, if so, to which parts of the body. | | | Some patients may also be eligible to participate in clinical trials or research studies that look at new ways to treat lung cancer. | | | 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. |
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http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35427
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| | Cancer: Lung : Your Health Encyclopedia |
| | A study in the November issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), found that blacks with lung cancer declined surgery at a higher rate than whites, leading researchers to believe that blacks may be misinformed about the effects of lung cancer surgery. | | | 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. | | | Surgery is the only effective treatment for certain types of early stage lung cancer, and can often cure the disease, Dr. Bruno DiGiovine of the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit and colleagues note in their report in the journal CHEST. |
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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. | | | Studies have shown that giving chemotherapy and radiation therapy at the same time is better than giving one after the other. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000122.htm
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| | Sloan-Kettering - Lung Cancer |
| | Depending on the type and stage of the disease, lung cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these treatments. | | | Physicians use several techniques to diagnose lung cancer, including imaging tests and biopsies. | | | In this section you can find information about our expertise in treating patients with lung cancer, our services, and our research. |
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | as forerunner of surgery to shrink the cancer, so that it is easier to be removed. | | | If you do use the information contained on this web site without the approval of a health professional, you are prescribing for yourself, which is your constitutional right, but the author(s) and webmaster assume no responsibility. | | | Canelim Capsules, the medicine we recommended here, is the only Chinese anti-cancer medicine listed in Class A of the National Basic Insurance Catalog, China. |
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http://www.4uherb.com/cancer/lung/treat.htm
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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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http://www.lungcanceralliance.org
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | The lungs, a pair of sponge-like, cone-shaped organs, are part of the body's respiratory system. | | | 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: | | | The sooner a person quits smoking the better. |
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http://www.4woman.gov/faq/lung.htm
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| | Cancer - Lung Cancer |
| | For women, lung cancer is the second most common cancer among white and American Indian/Alaska Native women and the third most common cancer among black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic women. | | | Find information and support for people living with lung cancer and their caregivers. | | | Lung cancers are cancers that begin in the lungs. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/lungcancer
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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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http://www.lungcancer.org
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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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http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/lung
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| | National Cancer Institute - Lung Cancer Home Page |
| | Ways to look for specific cancer clinical trials. | | | Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival | | | Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer. |
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http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/cancer_type/lung
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| | Lung Cancer |
| | Only about 14% of all people who develop lung cancer survive for 5 years. | | | Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths in men and has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. | | | About 5% of lung cancers are of rare cell types, such as carcinoid tumor, lymphoma, or metastatic (cancers from other parts of the body that spread to the lungs). |
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