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Health Encyclopedia: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Options By Stages
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Treatment Options by Stages
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Surgical Procedures
Surgery is performed in the following circumstances:
- The surgical removal of an entire lobe or parts of a lung is the primary treatment for eligible patients in early stages of cancer. Recurrence is high after surgery, although the new tumor is often operable.
- Some patients with stage IIIA cancer may also benefit from surgery. The intent at this stage is to extend survival time, rather than cure the disease.
- Surgery is not out of the question in rare cases of metastasis when the ...
Expert & Community Posts
Adam's Story: Surgery, Recovery, and More Waiting
By Adam Frey , Health Expert...greeted by two dear friends and my family in the recovery room. I was able to walk out the same... Read more »
Adam's Story: The Second Round of Chemo
By Adam Frey , Health Expert...until next Tuesday to "recover." It's not really a recovery, though, because I am so amped up on... Read more »
Adam's Story: White Blood Cells and Stem Cells Unite!
By Adam Frey , Health Expert...Related posts: Adam's Comics! Adam's Story: Surgery, Recovery, and More Waiting Adam's Story:... Read more »
Who Should Have Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer?
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...them physically as well as emotionally with their recovery. A fifth criteria is the patient's... Read more »
Adam's Story: The Highest Dose of Chemo - Ever
By Adam Frey , Health Expert...Cells and Stem Cells Unite! Adam's Story: Surgery, Recovery, and More Waiting Adam's Story: The... Read more »
Health Guide
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Introduction
Although lung cancer accounts for only 13% of all cancers, it is among the most lethal, accounting for over 28% of all cancer deaths. It is more deadly than colon, breast, and prostate... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Risk Factors
Before cigarettes became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, lung cancer was rare. This year, lung cancer is expected to strike up to 174,470 Americans, and about 162,460 are... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: References
...Jos S, Arnaiz MD, Lucas A, et al. Radiation therapy Alone in Elderly with Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer. 2006;52:149-54.National Center for Health Statistics. Lung and... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Diagnostic Tests
...capacity. In addition, since the heart and lungs are often involved in complications following lung cancer surgery, the doctor may be especially interested in taking a complete history of those... Read more »
Related News
Study Sheds New Light on Lung Cancer
October 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The findings of a multi-institution team of researchers give key insight into genetic changes that take place in the most... Read summary »
Non-Smoking Lung Cancer
July 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) About 15 percent of people with lung cancers have never smoked. A new study finds the cause could be linked to cells that cannot... Read summary »
Colors Make Surgery More Precise
August 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer surgeries may soon get more colorful and more precise. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have... Read summary »
Lung Cancer Takes Non-Smokers Lives
September 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've never picked up a cigarette, you probably haven't worried about lung cancer -- but new research suggests even... Read summary »
College Grads Have Lower Cancer Death Rates
July 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Higher education isn't just good for the mind; it's also good for your health. According to a new study done by the American... Read summary »
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