Lung cancer (lung carcinoma) is a kind of cancer that originates in the lungs or within the bronchi. Usually, it occurs in the cells that line the air passages. Abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and cluster together to form a tumor.
In the early stages, there may be no symptoms of lung cancer. However, chest pain, coughing, and shortness of breath may be the early symptoms of lung cancer in some people.
There are two types of lung cancer:
Based on the histology of cancer cells, your doctor will decide the type of NSCLC you are suffering from. The subtypes of NSCLC are:
Lung cancer is mostly curable with speedy treatment. Early diagnosis and an appropriate treatment approach can prolong the life of the patient and progression-free survival (PFS) and improve their quality of life. The treatment approach depends upon the cancer’s size, position, and stage, and the patient’s overall health.
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The stages of NSCLC are as follows:
SCLC has two stages:
Stage 3 lung cancer is treatable. Lung cancer treatment can alleviate the symptoms and may prolong life. Hospital treatment approaches include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy. The cost of lung cancer treatment in hospitals varies depending upon the type and stage of cancer.
Stage 4 lung cancer is treatable, and prompt treatment can prolong the life of the patient. The best treatment approach includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and surgery. Your doctor will aim for overall survival (OS) and PFS.
Your doctor will examine you for signs of lung cancer and suggest some tests for lung cancer diagnosis.
Sputum cytology, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis (where the doctor removes fluid from lungs), etc., are also done to diagnose lung cancer.
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