Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a cancer that starts in the lungs. It can affect outer part of the lungs or the tiny air sacs in the lungs (alveoli). Tumors in the lungs can grow quite large before you notice symptoms. Early symptoms mimic a cold or other common conditions, so most people don’t seek medical attention right away. That’s one reason why lung cancer isn’t usually diagnosed in an early stage.
Early symptoms may include: lingering or worsening cough, coughing up phlegm or blood, chest pain that worsens when you breathe deeply, laugh, or cough, hoarseness, shortness of breath, and wheezing among others.
Methods for diagnosing lung cancer include: Imaging tests (X-ray, MRI, CT, and PET scans), Sputum cytology and biopsy. Treatment for lung cancer varies from person to person. Much depends on specific details of your health. However, the treatments options include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
