Lung cancer happens when cells lungs develop changes DNA. Changes tell cells grow divide when should not. Over time new cells form tumour. Lung cancer can spread other parts body. Smoking most common cause but lung cancer can occur people never smoked. Diagnosis often includes imaging tests CT scans biopsy confirm type cancer. Treatment depends type stage cancer may include surgery chemotherapy radiotherapy targeted therapy immunotherapy.

What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

Lung cancer does not always cause symptoms early on. Symptoms may include persistent cough chest pain shortness breath coughing up blood unexplained weight loss. If persistent cough chest discomfort abnormal scan Neumark help get clear answers. Book consultation if concerned about lung cancer lung nodule.

What causes lung cancer?

Lung cancer happens when cells lungs develop changes DNA. Changes tell cells grow divide when should not. Over time new cells form tumour. Smoking biggest risk factor. Other causes risk factors include secondhand smoke radon asbestos air pollution some chronic lung diseases. Smoking most common cause but lung cancer can occur people never smoked.

What are the types of lung cancer?

Two main types non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC small cell lung cancer SCLC. NSCLC more common includes adenocarcinoma squamous cell carcinoma large cell carcinoma. SCLC tends grow spread more quickly strongly linked smoking.

What are the stages of lung cancer?

Lung cancer stages describe how large cancer is how far spread. Stage I small limited lung. Stage II Stage III may involve larger tumours spread nearby lymph nodes chest. Stage IV means cancer spread distant parts body brain bones liver.

How is lung cancer diagnosed?

Diagnosis usually starts imaging tests. Biopsy confirms whether cancer present identifies type. Staging tests show whether cancer spread. Diagnosis often includes imaging tests CT scans biopsy confirm type cancer. Testing may include imaging bronchoscopy image-guided biopsy. Care led Dr Harish Mithiran senior consultant thoracic surgeon assessment follow-up coordinated Gleneagles Hospital Mount Alvernia Hospital.

What are the treatment options for lung cancer?

Treatment depends type stage cancer overall health. Healthcare team use details recommend plan. Treatment may include surgery chemotherapy radiotherapy targeted therapy immunotherapy. Treatment based cancer type stage may include minimally invasive surgery VATS U-VATS robotic medical treatments targeted therapy immunotherapy radiotherapy. Care led Dr Harish Mithiran senior consultant thoracic surgeon.

What is lung cancer surgery?

Lung cancer surgery removes tumour small rim healthy tissue around it. Operation may remove wedge or segment lung full lobe lobectomy rarely entire lung pneumonectomy. Surgery may done larger incision or minimally invasive approaches VATS robotic-assisted surgery using smaller cuts. Lymph nodes usually removed sampled check spread. Pain fatigue common after surgery recovery time varies. Treatment may include minimally invasive surgery VATS U-VATS robotic.

How to live well after lung cancer treatment?

Self-care important part cancer care. May help bring family member friend appointments plan ahead days after treatment ask care team about nutrition fluids safe activity. Keep key phone numbers handy know who contact symptoms change. Some people find support groups helpful. After treatment continue follow-up visits reach out support when needed.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells in one or both lungs, typically originating in the cells lining the airways.

Lung cancer occurs when cells in the lungs undergo DNA mutations. These changes tell the cells to grow and divide when they should not. Over time, the new cells can form a tumour. Lung cancer can also spread to other parts of the body. Smoking is the most common cause, but lung cancer can occur in people who have never smoked. Diagnosis often includes imaging tests such as CT scans and a biopsy to confirm the type of cancer. Treatment depends on the type and stage of the cancer and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy.

Symptoms and Causes

Lung cancer does not always cause symptoms early on. Symptoms may include a persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, and unexplained weight loss. Smoking is the biggest risk factor. Other causes and risk factors include second-hand smoke, radon, asbestos, air pollution, and some chronic lung diseases.

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Types of Lung Cancer

The two main types are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). NSCLC is more common and includes adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. SCLC tends to grow and spread more quickly and is strongly linked to smoking.

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Lung Cancer Stages

Lung cancer stages describe how large the cancer is and how far it has spread. Stage I is small and limited to the lung. Stage II and Stage III may involve larger tumours or spread to nearby lymph nodes in the chest. Stage IV means the cancer has spread to distant parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

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Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis usually starts with imaging tests. A biopsy confirms whether cancer is present and identifies the type. Staging tests show whether the cancer has spread. Treatment depends on the cancer type, stage, and your overall health. Your healthcare team will use these details to recommend a plan.

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Lung Cancer Surgery

Lung cancer surgery removes the tumour and a small rim of healthy tissue around it. The operation may remove a wedge or segment of lung, a full lobe (lobectomy), or rarely an entire lung (pneumonectomy). Surgery may be done through a larger incision or with minimally invasive approaches such as VATS or robotic-assisted surgery using smaller cuts. Lymph nodes are usually removed or sampled to check for spread. Pain and fatigue are common after surgery, and recovery time varies.

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