Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Introduction

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: It is any type of lung cancer other than small cell carcinoma (SCLC). As a class, NSCLCs are relatively insensitive to chemotherapy, compared to small cell carcinoma. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer is available below.

Symptoms of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Persistent cough
• Shortness of breath
• Persistent chest pain
• Wheezing
• Coughing up blood
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 19 symptoms of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer:

• Smoking-Related Disorders: Home Testing:
  • Nicotine Home Tests
  • Home Lung Function Tests
  • Asthma-Related Home Testing
• Lung & Respiratory Health Tests:
  • Asthma-Related Home Test Kits
  • Home Lung Function Test Kits
• more tests...»

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer:

• Metastasis
• Death
• Lung cancer is the second mostcommon malignancy after prostate cancer in men and breast cancer inwomen
• more complications...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?

• Misdiagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Failure to diagnose Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Hidden causes of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Self Assessment Tools

• Exercise -- Self Assessment Tools
• Smoking -- Self Assessment Tools
• Chronic Lung Disorders -- Self Assessment Tools
• more tools...»

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Medical Mistakes

• COPD -- Health Mistakes
• Emphysema -- Health Mistakes
• Smoking -- Health Mistakes
• Asthma -- Health Mistakes
• Allergies -- Health Mistakes
• more mistakes...»

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

Products, offers and promotion categories available for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer:

• Asthma
• Allergies
• Flu (influenza)
• more product offers...»

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed early. Some of the chronic lung diseases with diagnostic difficulties include asthma (perhaps surprisingly), COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, mesothelioma, smoker's cough, AIDS-related respiratory conditions (see AIDS), chronic pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases. Rare possibilities include diseases like psittacosis (bird-related lung infection). See other types of chronic lung diseases....read more »

Read more about Misdiagnosis and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)
• more specialists...»

Other doctor, physician and specialist research services:

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• Research Your Doctor Online
• Review Patient Surveys About Your Doctor
• Research local specialists including ratings, affiliations, and sanctions.

Hospitals & Clinics: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer:

• Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings » »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experinece Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Causes of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Smoking
• Passive smoking
• Asbestos
• Radon
• HIV infection
• more causes...»

See full list of 7 causes of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

More information about causes of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer:

• Underlying causes of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Treatments for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

• More than one kind of treatment is often used, depending on the stage of the cancer, the individual's overall health, age, response to chemotherapy, and other factors such as the likely side effects of the treatment. Treatment may include
• Surgery if diagnosed at an early stage, often with adjuvant (anciliary) chemotherapy involving cisplatin. Lobectomy or Pneumectomy
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy (radiotherapy)
• Laser therapy
• more treatments...»

See full list of 6 treatments for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

News Archives for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Medical news articles related to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer include:

• Drug Trials Show Modest Gains Against Lung Cancer
• HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer
• Drug Combo Proves Powerful Against Lung Cancer
• Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer Risk
• Urine Test Could Gauge Smokers' Lung Cancer Risk
• Radiation-Chemo Combo Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Medical research articles related to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer include:

• Postoperative radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer
• Pemetrexed (Alimta) - In combination with cisplatin for the first line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
• Pemetrexed (Alimta) - monotherapy for second line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer other than predominantly squamous cell histology
• Pemetrexed (Alimta) - Non-small cell lung cancer - maintenance therapy after first-line induction chemotherapy
• Erlotinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
• Palliative endobronchial brachytherapy for non-small cell lung cancer
• more research...»

Click here to find more evidence-based articles on the TRIP Database

Videos for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Prognosis for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Prognosis for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Like all cancers, lung cancer is most easily and successfully treated if it is caught early. An early-stage cancer is less likely to have grown to a large size or to have spread to other parts of the body (metastasized). Large or metastasized cancers are much more difficult to treat.

More about prognosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Reseach about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Visit our research pages for current research about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer treatments.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Broader Related Topics

• Lung cancer
• more types...»

Types of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Stories from Users Related to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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User Interactive Forums

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• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
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• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for this?
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Definitions of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer:

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, or a subtype of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)