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Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Prognosis
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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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Treatment Options for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The goals of treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer include: Remove or shrink the tumor Kill all residual cancer cells Prevent or... Read more »
Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Non-Small Cel...
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
What stage is my lung cancer and is there evidence of spread to other areas? What is the standard treatment for my specific stage of the... Read more »
Introduction to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The lungs are a vital part of the respiratory system that enable oxygen from the air to be taken into the body (inhalation) while also enabling the... Read more »
New Developments in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
In October 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of bevacizumab (Avastin) in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel... Read more »
Diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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 »
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