Lung cancer in humans
Published on Jun 21 2010, in the categories: Treatments
Lung cancer is the deadliest type of lung cancer and it accounts for more victims than prostate, colon and breast cancer put together. This type of cancer in very common in our modern times and there are some facts we should know be aware about as far as preventing, detecting and treating it is concerned.
Smoking can make a lot of victims in both humans and animals but it is much more salient in people. Pollution is another significant risk factor so we can easily conclude that alongside all this progress, modern times have also made us more vulnerable to affections like lung cancer. We should all try not to add to this by making the wrong choices about our lifestyle and affect others in the process. Other risk factors we should be aware of include passive smoking, exposure to radon, to asbestos, certain genes and other conditions that predispose people to lung cancer.
Careful monitoring and periodical x-rays can help us detect lung cancer on time as early diagnosis is vital and gives us the best chance for curing the cancer.
Lung cancer in humans starts with transformations in the cells from the lung tissue. These start to grow and divide out of control and soon enough they form solid masses called tumors which are malignant formations that can spread and result in death. Lung cancers are deadly mostly because they are usually diagnosed in a later stage and tumors don't respond to treatment with more than slowing down the spreading. Its important to immediately react to symptoms of lung cancer. Smokers that notice even the slightest change in their cough should immediately seek medical attention.
Other symptoms you may experience include: chronic cough, chest pain, wheeziness, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, frequent infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, weight loss and fatigue. Sometimes you can also experience symptoms from metastatic tumors to other organs such as the brain, liver and bone. These symptoms can sometimes only occur after the cancer becomes invasive so you should really hurry up to receive treatment for them if lung cancer is confirmed.
Other basic facts you should be aware of refer to treatment options and prognosis. Standard treatment can involve surgical procedures to remove the cancer, chemotherapy, radiation therapy but also a combination of these. Alternative treatments are also available ans their success depends mostly on the location, extent of the tumor and on the patient's health state.
Life expectancy prognosis and survival rate depend on the stage of the cancer and the treatment plan. The overall prognosis shown through statistical research is much lower for lung cancer than that for most cancers. The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is approximately 16% whereas for colon cancer it can go as high as 65% and for breast cancer it reaches 89%. Prostate cancer it the leading cancer with the highest survival rate of 99%.
Smoking can make a lot of victims in both humans and animals but it is much more salient in people. Pollution is another significant risk factor so we can easily conclude that alongside all this progress, modern times have also made us more vulnerable to affections like lung cancer. We should all try not to add to this by making the wrong choices about our lifestyle and affect others in the process. Other risk factors we should be aware of include passive smoking, exposure to radon, to asbestos, certain genes and other conditions that predispose people to lung cancer.
Careful monitoring and periodical x-rays can help us detect lung cancer on time as early diagnosis is vital and gives us the best chance for curing the cancer.
Lung cancer in humans starts with transformations in the cells from the lung tissue. These start to grow and divide out of control and soon enough they form solid masses called tumors which are malignant formations that can spread and result in death. Lung cancers are deadly mostly because they are usually diagnosed in a later stage and tumors don't respond to treatment with more than slowing down the spreading. Its important to immediately react to symptoms of lung cancer. Smokers that notice even the slightest change in their cough should immediately seek medical attention.
Other symptoms you may experience include: chronic cough, chest pain, wheeziness, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, frequent infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, weight loss and fatigue. Sometimes you can also experience symptoms from metastatic tumors to other organs such as the brain, liver and bone. These symptoms can sometimes only occur after the cancer becomes invasive so you should really hurry up to receive treatment for them if lung cancer is confirmed.
Other basic facts you should be aware of refer to treatment options and prognosis. Standard treatment can involve surgical procedures to remove the cancer, chemotherapy, radiation therapy but also a combination of these. Alternative treatments are also available ans their success depends mostly on the location, extent of the tumor and on the patient's health state.
Life expectancy prognosis and survival rate depend on the stage of the cancer and the treatment plan. The overall prognosis shown through statistical research is much lower for lung cancer than that for most cancers. The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is approximately 16% whereas for colon cancer it can go as high as 65% and for breast cancer it reaches 89%. Prostate cancer it the leading cancer with the highest survival rate of 99%.
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