In lung cancer, the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis is a major factor in determining how to treat the cancer, and how long the patient can expect to live. In general, survival is longest for patients with very early-stage disease and shortest for patients with very advanced disease that has spread to several areas of the body. However, some groupings with very different clinical features can have similar prognosis. Staging is based on the results of physical and...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Lung ComplicationsPulmonary FibrosisCyclophosphamide. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), an immunosuppressive drug, may be effective for preventing lung... Read more »
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COPD affects an estimated 210 million people worldwide. It is the fourth most common cause of death in the United States, responsible for more than... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Small Cell Lung Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Small Cell Lung CancerInitial signs and symptoms vary among patients diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). However,... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Most patients with early stage lung cancer are asymptomatic meaning that they do not exhibit clinical signs or symptoms of the disease. The absence... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by about 10 - 12 years. The earlier people begin drinking heavily, the greater their chance of developing serious... Read more »