Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
All lung cancer
types that are not small cell are grouped together as non-small cell
lung cancer (NSCLC). Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for 80% of all
lung cancers. There are three main sub-types of NSCLC: adenocarcinoma
(40% of all lung cancers), squamous cell type (30% of all lung cancers),
large cell type (10% of all lung cancers). Even though the non-small
cell comprises of different cell types, they usually show a similar
behavior and are mostly treated in a similar way. Compared to small cell
lung cancer, NSCLC is late to spread to other organs. If NSCLC is
diagnosed at an early stage, surgery may be an option which will give a
chance of cure. If the NSCLC is not surgically removable, surgery may be
attempted after administration of chemotherapy with or without radiation
therapy. If surgery is not an option patient may be treated with a
combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy and studies have shown
that this is the best approach to treatment. If however the NSCLC has
spread to other parts of the body, radiation therapy is usually not an
option. Depending on the degree of the spread NSCLC is said to be in
stages I, II, III or IV. More information on this topic is available in
the links provided below.
What's new in lung cancer treatment
Lung cancer blog
Daily updated lung cancer news
FDA approves Tarceva for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (Nov 19, 2004)
FDA approves Alimta for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Alimta (Pemetrexed) is as good as docetaxel but with less side effects
Information on lung cancer
Introduction to lung cancer
Epidemiology of lung cancer
Risk factors for lung cancer
Screening and prevention of lung cancer
Symptoms and signs of lung cancer
Symptoms and signs due to metastatic lung cancer
Staging of lung cancer
Prognostic factors in lung cancer
Selected reading
With Every Breath: A Lung Cancer Guidebook (by Tina St. John, M.D.)
Pocket Guide to Lung Cancer (by Marilyn Haas, PhD, APN-C.)
100 Questions & Answers About Lung Cancer (by Karen Parles, Joan H. Schiller )
Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Options (by Lorraine Johnston)
Living with Lung Cancer: A Guide for Patients and Their Families (by Barbara G. Cox, David T. Md Eloise Md)
Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices--and Hope (by Claudia I., Ph.D. Henschke, Peggy McCarthy)
Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (by Walter J. Scott M.D. )
The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Small Cell Lung Cancer (by James N., Md. Parker)
The Lung Cancer Manual (by The Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy Support and Education)
The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (by Icon Health Publications)
21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma (by PM Medical Health News )
New Hope: How Even Smokers Can Avoid Lung Cancer (by Noel L. Griese )
What Is Cancer Anyway?: Explaining Cancer to Children of All Ages
(By Karen L. Carney)
What You Really Need to Know About Cancer (by Rob Buckman, Robert, Dr. Buckman,
Robert Bast, Martin Nichols)
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