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	Cancer: Lung : Your Health Encyclopedia
		Surgery is the only effective treatment for certain types of early stage lung cancer, and can often cure the disease, Dr. Bruno DiGiovine of the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit and colleagues note in their report in the journal CHEST.
		In the largest published study of its kind, with 1,100 patient cases reviewed, a minimally invasive surgical procedure for lung cancer has been shown to be as effective as open surgery with a low risk of complications and high survival rates when performed by experienced thoracic surgeons.
		A study in the November issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), found that blacks with lung cancer declined surgery at a higher rate than whites, leading researchers to believe that blacks may be misinformed about the effects of lung cancer surgery.
	www.3-rx.com /ab/cat/C58 (1235 words)

	Lung cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Small-cell lung cancer is treated primarily with chemotherapy, as surgery has no demonstrable influence on survival.
		Not all cases of lung cancer are due to smoking, but the role of passive smoking is increasingly being recognised as a risk factor for lung cancer, leading to policy interventions to decrease undesired exposure of non-smokers to others' tobacco smoke.
		Lung cancer is the second most commonly occurring form of cancer in most western countries, and it is the leading cancer-related cause of death for men and women.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lung_cancer (2979 words)

	Cancer Warriors Cancer Links
		Lung cancer, non-small cell cancer, squamous carcinoma, surgery...
		Surgery or radiotherapy for squamous cell cancer of the...
		Frontiers In Bioscience: Squamous Carcinoma of the Lung
	www.cancerwarriors.net /links.html (2979 words)

	Dr. Koop - Lung Cancer- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy (used alone or in various combinations) are the standard methods used to treat lung cancer.
		The type of lung cancer is determined by the appearance of the cancerous cells under a microscope.
		Once the diagnosis of lung cancer is made, further staging studies are done to determine the spread of the disease and the appropriate treatment method.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/178.html (1757 words)

	Lung Cancer
		The non-small cell type of lung cancer is a common disease and is usually associated with people who used to smoke, passive smoking and radon (a radioactive gas) exposure.
		Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues of the lungs.
		Cancer can spread from the lungs to almost any site in the body.
	www.eurohealth.ie /cancom/lung.htm (532 words)

	Lung Cancer
		Lung cancer is detected in only five to 15 percent of patients without symptoms, usually on a routine chest x-ray or a chest x-ray before some other surgery.
		A study for patients with surgically resectable lung cancer to determine the extent of lymph node resection that should be routinely performed.
		For non-small lung cancer, the stage of the tumor and the condition of the patient determine the best approach to treat that person.
	www.siumed.edu /surgery/cardiothor/lung_c.htm (1494 words)

	Lung Cancer
		Frequent follow-up and rehabilitation for loss of lung function from cancer, surgery, or other treatment may be necessary.
		Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death, responsible for an estimated 160,000 deaths in the United States annually.
		There are three main types of non-small cell lung cancer, named for the type of cells in which the cancer develops: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell lung cancer.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsConditions/CancerLungcc.html (1724 words)

	Lung Cancer
		Lung cancer now is the most common cancer-related cause of death among men and women.
		Lung cancers include small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of lung, pulmonary carcinoma, large cell lung cancer, etc.
		as forerunner of surgery to shrink the cancer, so that it is easier to be removed.
	www.4uherb.com /cancer/lung/treat.htm (536 words)

	Sloan-Kettering - Lung Cancer
		Depending on the type and stage of the disease, lung cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these treatments.
		At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, we are committed to enhancing both the length and the quality of life of lung cancer patients and in preventing the disease when possible.
		For many years, Memorial Sloan-Kettering has been developing programs and services to help lung cancer survivors and their families manage the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of the disease.
	www.mskcc.org /mskcc/html/376.cfm (246 words)

	BBC NEWS Health Drugs boost lung cancer survival
		Because lung cancer is so fast-growing, a patient who survives for even two or three years is generally considered cured, although five years is the gold standard.
		Lung cancer is responsible for nearly a quarter of all cancer deaths
		Mike Unger, of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, said: "Lung cancer is a terrible disease with very poor survival rates compared to other cancers.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/health/4556097.stm (246 words)

	Lung-Cancers.com: Information about diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of lung cancers
		Choices for lung cancer patients include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments.
		Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women.
		Ten percent of all lung cancers are aggressive tumors composed of large cells.
	www.lung-cancers.com (690 words)

	Sarah Wernick
		She told them that she represented “the new face of lung cancer.” As a young woman who'd never smoked, she didn't match the typical patient profile; moreover, she was surviving and actually thriving despite advanced disease.
		In fact, lung cancer is one of the least talked-about types of cancer,” points out Susan McCarthy, program manager for the Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education, a Vancouver, Washington-based organization for people with lung cancer.
		Follow-up might include bronchoscopy (insertion of a flexible viewing tube into the lungs through the nose or throat), needle biopsy or surgery to examine a suspicious area.
	www.sarahwernick.com /articles/silentkiller.html (690 words)

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		With non-small lung cancer, surgery is the preferred option and is invariably used for early stage lung cancers, except when the patient has other significant health problems which create risks for surgery.
		Lung cancer usually develops in a single spot but if lymph nodes are involved, it may spread to other parts of the body.
		Lung cancer is basically a two step process, activation of growth oncogenes, and deactivation of recessive tumor suppressor genes.
	www.lungcancerclaims.com /lungbook1.htm (15361 words)

	Head and Neck Cancers: Treatment Options - Rhode Island Cancer Council, Inc.
		Surgery or surgery combined with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy is commonly used for Head and Neck Cancers.
		Radiation therapy and/or Surgery are the most common types of treatment for Head and Neck Cancers.
		The top of the lungs actually enter the neck and the lining of the lung can be injured during a neck dissection resulting in a collapsed lung requiring a tube in the chest for a short time to reinflate the lung.
	www.ricancercouncil.org /facts/hntreat.php (1366 words)

	Iron Lung Picture Results Iron Lung Picture Resource
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		The Thinkers: Celebrity deaths shine light on lung cancer - There is no denying the tragedy of Dana Reeve's death from lung cancer at the age of 44 earlier this month.
		Purpose To evaluate the outcomes of patients surgically treated for their second primary lung cancer.
	www.lungcancerguru.com /iron-lung-picture.html (1319 words)

	Study Posting (3354) -- Trial #60242, Lung Cancer, Chesterfield, MO
		Summary: This study will evaluate the effects of an investigational drug in added to standard chemotherapy in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be treated with surgery.
		Patients with diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be treated by surgery
		This combination is being studied to see if it can improve the response to cancer treatment and if it is an effective treatment to delay the progression of lung cancer to areas in the bones.
	www.centerwatch.com /patient/studies/stu60242.html (1319 words)

	Lung Disease
		Lung cancer can be treated in a number of different ways including a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
		Lung cancer is a disease in which abnormal (malignant) lung cells divide without control.
		Lung cancer tends to grow in the parts of the lung that were scarred by TB.
	www.4woman.gov /faq/lung_disease.htm (3016 words)

	Lung Disease
		As with other types of cancer, lung cancer can be treated in a number of different ways, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
		Lung cancer tends to develop in the areas of the lung that are scarred from TB.
		Lung volume reduction surgery (a number of different types of surgeries that removes part of the lung) also is showing promise for some individuals in the last stages of emphysema.
	www.4woman.gov /faq/lung_disease.htm (1766 words)

	Lung Cancer, Asbestos Cancer & Mesothelioma Cancer Stories
		Sunshine and Lung Cancer Surgery: "Lung Cancer Patients who had surgery in very sunny months and had a high intake of vitamin D were more than twice as likely to surpass the five-year survival mark as people who had winter surgeries and a low intake of vitamin D."
		Age does not seem to be a factor in Lung Cancer Treatment: "Elderly patients are at the same level of risk as younger patients, when it comes to chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer."
		Lung Cancer, Asbestos Cancer & Mesothelioma Cancer Stories
	www.lung-cancer-stories.com (458 words)

	Breast Cancer Information and Resources Oncolink
		Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American women behind lung cancer.
		The purpose of surgery is to remove as much of the cancer as possible, and there are many different ways that the surgery can be carried out.
		Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control and can then invade nearby tissues or spread throughout the body.
	www.oncolink.org /types/article.cfm?c=3&s=5&ss=33&id=8320 (3477 words)

	Non-small cell lung cancer, treatment, staging, radiation, chemotherapy, lung cancer overview
		Lung photodynamic therapy is recommended as a potentially curative treatment for microinvasive endobronchial cancer in patients who are not good candidates for or have refused surgery or radiation.
		The Lung Cancer Newsletter is a detailed newsletter published at least three times per year of about 20-25 pages per issue devoted to recent developments in treatment and diagnosis of lung cancer.
		However, photodynamic therapy may be considered for some operable cancers, for cancers that are inoperable because of high surgical risk or limited pulmonary function or because they are multicentric, and for cancer in patient who refuse surgery.
	www.lungcancerclaims.com /nonsmalllungcancer.htm (2229 words)

	Lung cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Small-cell lung cancer is treated primarily with chemotherapy, as surgery has no demonstrable influence on survival.
		Lung cancer is a malignant tumour of the lungs.
		Not all cases of lung cancer are due to smoking, but the role of passive smoking is increasingly being recognised as a risk factor for lung cancer, leading to policy interventions to decrease undesired exposure of non-smokers to others' tobacco smoke.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lung_cancer (2643 words)

	Lawrence W. Margolis, MD, FACR, biosketch
		Geisse J, Grekin R, Margolis M Skin Cancer, "Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery An Integrated Program in Dermatology" edited by: Kenneth Arndt, M.D., Philip Leboit, June Robinson, Bruce Wintraub, Malignant Neoplasms of Keratinocytes Treatment W.B. Saunders Co pp.
		June 22-26, 1994 In: Volumetto Estratto Da: International Congress for Lung Cancer.
		Effect of Tumor Location 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy of Lung Cancer.
	cc.ucsf.edu /people/margolis_lawrence.html (766 words)

	Asbestos - Asbestos Cancer Support Group
		There are several risk factors for lung cancer including smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes, exposure to radon, exposure to large amounts of asbestos, and history of lung disease such as tuberculosis.
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		The European Cancer Patient Coalition has been established to represent the views of cancer patients in the European healthcare debate and to provide a forum for EUROPEAN CANCER PATIENTS to exchange information and share best practice experiences
	www.asbestosjustice.com /asbestoscancersupportgroup (972 words)

	eMedicine Health - Cancer of the Esophagus Treatment
		Surgery involves removing the diseased portion of the esophagus and connecting the remaining portion to the stomach.
		Treatment for esophageal cancer depends on the results of tests and your underlying health.
		In many cases, the esophageal cancer has advanced too far for any available treatment to work.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /articles/9748-5.asp (972 words)

	Lung Cancer Therapy
		Small-cell lung cancer: Chemotherapy is the most common treatment for SCLC, but radiation therapy may be added to either surgery or chemotherapy, or a patient may receive all three treatments.
		Unfortunately, lung cancers tend to develop in smokers more than 50 years of age, who very often have other lung disease or serious medical conditions that magnify the risk of surgery.
		Non-small-cell lung cancer: Patients diagnosed as having NSCLC in its earliest stages are candidates for surgical resection with a realistic hope of curing the disease.
	www.radiologyinfo.org /content/therapy/thera-lung.htm (3418 words)

	Lung Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
		In the largest published study of its kind, with 1,100 patient cases reviewed, a minimally invasive surgical procedure for lung cancer has been shown to be as effective as open surgery with a low risk of complications and high survival rates when performed by experienced thoracic surgeons.
		One of the key problems with lung cancer is that symptoms do not usually appear until the disease is at an advanced stage.
		Study 1: Gefitinib was shown to be an effective treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) for whom standard chemotherapy is not an option.
	www.cancercompass.com /lung-cancer-news.htm (654 words)

	WebMD Lung Cancer Health Center - Information on lung cancer symptoms and treatment options
		Lung Cancer Surgery Rarer for Blacks (Thursday, December 29, 2005)
		Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths, but some people with seemingly untreatable advanced lung cancer beat the odds.
		Lung cancer is diagnosed in an estimated 164,000 Americans each year.
	www.webmd.com /diseases_and_conditions/lung_cancer.htm (203 words)

	Lung Cancer
		Lung Cancer: Who is a Candidate for Surgery?: An Emerging Role for PET Scanning
		The Role of Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery in the Management of Lung Cancer
		Looking at lungs: New national study will test ways of finding lung cancer early
	www.cancernews.com /lung.htm (111 words)

	ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
		Esophageal cancer is not nearly as common as cancers of the breast, lung, prostate, or colon.
		For esophageal cancer, the common areas of spread are the lymph glands (or lymph nodes), lungs, liver, adrenal glands, kidneys, bones, and lining of the chest and abdomen.
		For patients in whom the cancer has not spread to other organs, and thus is potentially curable, surgery to remove the majority of the esophagus is the main form of therapy.
	www.sts.org /doc/4121 (1258 words)

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