Causes,Treatment and diagnosis of Lung cancer

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is classified into two types: small cell lung cancers (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC).

There are four types of lung cancer                                                                                                         

Stage 1: Cancer is found in the lung. 

Stage 2: Cancer is found in the lung and nearby lymph nodes.

Stage 3: Cancer is in the lung and lymph nodes in the middle of the chest.

Stage 4: Cancer has spread to both lungs, into the area around the lungs, or to distant organs.

Treatment:

Treatment of lung cancer can involve a combination of surgery, Chemotherapy, targeted therapy and Radiation therapy.

Treatment of Stage IV Lung Cancer with ALK Rearrangement.

Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

After a physical examination, your doctor will tell you how to prepare for specific tests, such as:

·         Imaging tests: An abnormal mass can be seen on X-ray. MRI, CT, and PET scans. These scans produce more detail and find smaller lesions.

·         Sputum cytology: If you produce phlegm when you cough, microscopic examination can determine if cancer cells are present.