Lung Cancer Types

Question: Can a man survive lung cancer type 2 and cancerous tumors on his spine? My husband has all this is this a death sentence?

Answer: www.cancertutor.com

Question: What are the treatments for lung cancer? I know theres many types of lung cancer, but of the more serious types, what are the treatments? How affective are they? What are the survival rates for anyone with any type of lung cancer? Please tell me everything you know about treatment, survival rates, diagnosis, etc. Thanks.

Answer: lung cancer is being diagnosed by the x-ray, biopsy mainly the treatment part is it we have the surgical removal either partly or totally and radio therapy--chemo therapy-only in non invasive and stage one the longevity could be predicted in other cases es the complication over rid the disease result in fatalty ---please read ---www.webmd.com/lung cancer/lung cancer-prognosis

Question: What are some types of experimental treatment for small cell lung cancer?

Answer: The choice of treatment depends mainly on the type of lung cancer and its stage. People with lung cancer may have surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of treatments Pls click the link http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/lung/page9

Question: What are different types of conventional treatment for small cell lung cancer? The patient in particular is around 80 years old, so cannot undergo chemotherapy treatment. So scratch chemo off your lists.

Answer: Radiation. That's about it... There are lots of experimental treatments. But in his case, he probably couldn't go thru them...

Question: Types of lung cancer it sounds like swamis?

Answer: There are two main types of lung cancer categorized by the size and appearance of the malignant cells seen by a histopathologist under a microscope: non-small cell (80%) and small-cell (roughly 20%) lung cancer. This classification although based on simple pathomorphological criteria has very important implications for clinical management and prognosis of the disease. Non-small cell lung cancer The non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) are grouped together because their prognosis and management is roughly identical. When it cannot be subtyped, it is frequently coded to 8046/3. The subtypes are: (M8070/3) Squamous cell carcinoma, accounting for 20% to 25% of NSCLC, also starts in the larger breathing tubes but grows slower meaning that the size of these tumours varies on diagnosis. (M8140/3) Adenocarcinoma is the most common subtype of NSCLC, accounting for 50% to 60% of NSCLC. It is a form which starts near the gas-exchanging surface of the lung. Most cases of the adenocarcinoma are associated with smoking. However, among non-smokers and in particular female non-smokers, adenocarcinoma is the most common form of lung cancer. A subtype of adenocarcinoma, the bronchioalveolar carcinoma, is more common in female non-smokers and may have different responses to treatment. Large cell carcinoma is a fast-growing form that grows near the surface of the lung. It is primarily a diagnosis of exclusion, and when more investigation is done, it is usually reclassified to squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma. Small cell lung cancer Lung small cell carcinoma (microscopic view from a core needle biopsy)(M8041/3) Small cell carcinoma (SCLC, also called "oat cell carcinoma") is the less common form of lung cancer. It tends to start in the larger breathing tubes and grows rapidly becoming quite large. The oncogene most commonly involved is L-myc. The "oat" cell contains dense neurosecretory granules which give this an endocrine/paraneoplastic syndrome association. It is initially more sensitive to chemotherapy, but ultimately carries a worse prognosis and is often metastatic at presentation. This type of lung cancer is strongly associated with smoking. Other types Carcinoid Adenoid cystic carcinoma Cylindroma Mucoepidermoid carcinoma Metastatic The lung is a common place for metastasis from tumors in other parts of the body. These cancers, however, are identified by the site of origin, i.e., a breast cancer metastasis to the lung is still known as breast cancer. The adrenal glands, liver, brain, and bone are the most common sites of metastasis from primary lung cancer itself.

Question: Why would Tuberculosis and certain types of pneumonia cause Lung cancer? or contribute to it?

Answer: Tuberculosis can cause scarring, which can be a risk factor for developing lung cancer. But whether tuberculosis actually contributes to lung cancer in unclear at present.

Question: Is it possible to have lung cancer at the same time as lymphoma cancer ?? My dad has non-Hodkigien cancer type 4, very aggressive, before giving him treatment they need to know if the lump on his lung is another cancer ( lung cancer ). Is it possible to have those 2 cancers at the same time ??

Answer: It is not uncommon to have 2 types of cancer at one time, but just because he has a tumor in his lung, it does not mean it is lung cancer. It is possible that it is lymphoma, or a fungal infection, or something else. His doctors will need to try to make sure. The most accurate diagnosis will be made with a biopsy. If a biopsy is not possible, then they will make their presumptive diagnosis based on the other tests and scans. Having two cancers at once is not the same as having a cancer which has spread. Cancer which spreads to another part of the body is still called by its original name. Testicular cancer which spreads to the liver is metastatic testicular cancer, not liver cancer. Breast cancer which spreads to the brain or bone is metastatic breast cancer, not brain cancer or bone cancer. Because lymphoma and leukemia are present in the circulatory systems of the body, their spread is not referred to as 'metastasis.' Instead, doctors will talk about progression, relapse, and remission. Best of luck to your father.

Question: How long can you smoke until you get lung cancer? Lots of people smoke without getting lung cancer. Plus smoking doesn't cause other types of cancer. How long can I smoke until I get cancer? I figue I got 10 years of smoking that I can enjoy. But all the cool celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Applegate and Swazye smoke. And they are all fine.

Answer: Usually it takes about 20 pack years before you get cancer. To calculate your pack years, multiply the number of packs per day you smoke by the number of years that you've smoked. That's how many pack years you have, and like I said, it usually takes 20 pack years before carcinogenic changes take place.... However..... Lung cancer just happens to be the most publicized danger from smoking. It doesn't affect everyone. But the cardiovascular effects of smoking tobacco occur in EVERYONE, most people jsut don't notice them. As a smoker, you are damaging the blood vessles in your body... this can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke a lot sooner than you might think. And lets not forget the glorious diseases of emphysema and COPD (chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) in which you basically suffocate. The reason why only one third of people get cancer from smoking? The other two thirds have probably already died from one of the aforementioned causes. The sooner you quit, the better your health will be. Being tobaccoless for 15 years reduces your risk of stroke and heart attack to that of someone who never smoked. So seriously, try to quit! Your body will love you for it!

Question: How can lung cancer (tumor) spread to the brain? Mother in Law was told she had lung cancer and it had spread to the brain. 4 tumors were located 2 deep two smaller ones located on the right side of brain. That orginated from the lung, We have gone over the types of cancer and the stages our question is how does the tumor break off or spread to the brain?

Answer: Lung cancer cells can metastasize to the brain through blood circulation. It's possible for small or microscopic cancer cells to travel throughout the body in this way. This is one reason that oncologist recommend systemic chemotherapy because it follows the same paths as the cancer does through the blood circulation. You can read more about metastatic secondary lung cancers: Brain, Metastases http://www.emedicine.com/Radio/topic101.htm Secondary Brain tumor http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Brainsecondary/Secondarybraintumours Lung cancer that has spred to the brain http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=3765

Question: Would the cure for breast cancer be the same cure for lung cancer or any type of cancer? Hypothetically saying we found the cure for cancer. Hypothetically saying we found a cure for cancer. Hypothetically saying we found a cure for cancer.

Answer: There is a "cure" for certain types of cancers found in the blood. The cure would be different for each type of cancer. Cancer is very variable in its cellular makeup.

Question: can you ave two different types of cancer at the same time? like brain and lung cancer?

Answer: Mets to other areas are more common. To have two completely different types of cancer at the same time is one for the medical books. It's very, very, very, very rare. Brain cancer mets outside the brain is even more very, very, very ,very rare.

Question: What percentage of lung cancer patients have never smoked? What type of cancer cells are most common in lung cancer of non-smokers?

Answer: http://health.msn.com/centers/lungcancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100125719 They say 10-15%.

Question: Is there any correlation between breast cancer and lung cancer? I am a 52 year ol;d female. Ten years ago I was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma of the breast (in-situ) and had bilateral mastectomies. My mother died of the same type of breast cancer when she was 47. I now have squamous cell lung cancer on the same side as the breast. Could there be a correlation?

Answer: No, they are two different types of cancer. Lobular carcinoma in-situ (LCIS) is really more of an early warning indicator that the patient will develop an invasive cancer in either breast, not just the one it was found in. This is why a bilateral mastectomy was recommended to you. LCIS is non-invasive and therefore incapable of spreading. Many people develop either lung or breast cancer and never develop the other. Good luck with your treatment. I hope all goes well for you.

Question: Is lymphoma a type of lung cancer? And does alcohol consumption raise its risk?

Answer: Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph nodes. It can spread to the lungs via the lymph nodes behind the lungs. Alcohol is linked to some cancers, but I don't think it is to lymphoma. BUT alcohol consumption can cause pain to someone with lymphoma. I had severe back pain from it. It makes the lymph tissue swell and put pressure on nerves.

Question: Is it possible to have multiple types of cancer? In example, can you have skin cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer all at once? And why?

Answer: Yes it is possible and not all that unusual. This week alone I had 3 double primary cases and one triple primary. Although triple primaries don’t happen very often. I’m not really sure why they happen. I guess it is because the body is not limited to one illness at a time or more than one bad tooth or one broken bone. They are usually found in the course of determining what is wrong with the patient initially or during metastatic work up. You should note there is a difference between having multiple primary sites and having cancer in multiplet sites. Multiple primaries are separate individual cancers, not related to each other. Having cancer in multiple areas is usually metastatic cancer, meaning it started in one area and spread to another. For example someone can be diagnosed with colon cancer and it spread to their liver and their lung. This person does not have colon liver and lung cancer. They only have colon cancer that is also in the liver and the lung.

Question: is small cell lung cancer mainly caused from smooking? How long would this type of cancer would be in the lung or the body before the symptoms start. is years or months days ? difficult question? what about the small cell lung cancer that type is fast growing?

Answer: Proberly any where up to 12 months.Some people who developed lung cancer never somked in there lives.It a 85% chance that a smoker will develope lung cancer.Its a 10% chance that a non smoker will develope lung cancer.Its more than likey that a non smokers lung cancer was caused by either passive smokeing or it traveled to the lungs from another place in the body.This would make the lung cancer the secondary cancer site.