Chemotherapy: Alkylating Agents...Alkylating agents are a type of chemotherapy used to treat many cancers. They were one of the first types of drugs used against cancer. Alkylating agents treat lung cancer by... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Chemotherapy...Chemotherapy, or chemo, is a type of cancer treatment that uses certain drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs travel through the bloodstream (also known as systemic treatment). This means... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Medications...There are a lot of different drugs used to treat lung cancer. They work by shrinking tumors or slowing their growth. The right medicines for you will depend on many... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Radiation Therapy...Radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses powerful, high-dose X-rays to kill lung cancer cells or stop their growth. There are multiple forms of both external and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Surgery...The goal of surgery in treating lung cancer is to remove all of the cancerous (malignant) tissue. Surgery is not a good option for every patient, particularly those whose disease... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Lung Carcinoid Tumor Treatment...Lung carcinoid tumors make up less than 5 percent of all lung cancers. Lung carcinoid tumors tend to grow slower than other types of lung cancer. They are also known... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment...Roughly 15 percent of all lung cancers are small cell lung cancers (SCLC). SCLC is an aggressive subtype of lung cancer and typically invades the bronchial mucosal layer (a layer... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment...Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, making up about 85 percent of all lung cancers. NSCLC has several sub-types, classified by the types... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Treatment by Type...Treatment for lung cancer is determined by several factors, including the type of lung cancer, the stage of the disease, and the overall health of the patient. Most lung cancers... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How Is Lung Cancer Treated?...Treatment for lung cancer is determined by several factors, including: There are several different treatment modalities for lung cancer, although not all are appropriate for every patient. The treatment recommended... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Pulmonary Function Testing...Pulmonary function tests are a series of non-invasive tests that assess breathing and how well the lungs are working. Pulmonary function testing generally includes measurements of airflow, lung volume, and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Antibody and Molecular Testing...Immunohistochemistry is a type of laboratory testing that uses antibodies to test for certain markers, or antigens, in a sample of tissue. The antibodies are able to interact with specific... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Thoracoscopy...Thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a thin, lighted scope with a video camera is inserted into the chest through a small incision. Thoracoscopy allows the surgeon... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Bronchoscopy...Bronchoscopy is a test that allows a doctor to view the airways (bronchi) with the use of a thin, lighted tube containing a camera. The tube used in bronchoscopy may... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Needle Biopsy...A needle biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the lungs to examine it for cancerous (malignant) cells. The biopsy may use a fine... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Thoracentesis...Thoracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or small tube is used to remove excess fluid in the pleural space, the space between the lungs and the chest wall... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Sputum Cytology...Sputum cytology is the testing of lung secretions or phlegm to look for cancerous cells. The patient coughs up a sample of mucus, which is viewed under the microscope to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Imaging Tests...Imaging tests utilize medical equipment that takes pictures of the body, showing what is occurring on the inside. There are several different imaging tests that may be done during diagnosis... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Laboratory Tests...There are several laboratory tests that may be done during the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. Laboratory tests are any procedure that evaluates a sample of blood, urine, other... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?...Getting a diagnosis of lung cancer often includes several steps and tests, and there is no single approach that is best for all people. To confirm lung cancer, a sample... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later