Lung Cancer
Overview Lung cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both of the lungs. The majority of lung cancers begin in the bronchial tubes that conduct air in and out of the lungs. Cancers of the lung are classified by how they appear under a microscope. While there are more…
Lung Cancer Screening & Prevention
Overview Information about the prevention of cancer and the science of screening appropriate individuals at high-risk of developing cancer is gaining interest. Physicians and individuals alike recognize that the best “treatment” of cancer is preventing its occurrence in the first place or detecting it early when it may be most treatable. Lung cancer is the…
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overview Accurate staging of non-small cell lung (NSCLC) cancer is essential before definitive therapy can begin. Staging is performed according to the tumor, node, metastasis (TNM), staging system. Select the following general stage of cancer in order to learn more about treatment options. In addition to stage other tests may be performed on the biopsy…
Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overview Stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is located in only one lung and has not spread to the adjacent lymph nodes or outside the chest. The mainstay of treatment for patients diagnosed with a stage I NSCLC is surgical removal of the cancer. In general, surgical removal of stage I cancers results in…
Stage II Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overview A stage II non-small cell lung cancer is located in one lung and may involve lymph nodes on the same side of the chest that do not include lymph nodes in the mediastinum. Administration of chemotherapy after surgery, referred to as adjuvant therapy improves survival for patients with NSCLC when compared to treatment with surgery alone…