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Q: What is the most effective form of treatment for lung cancer?

If surgery is not an option, combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be your main course of treatment. Radiation therapy may assist in symptom relief for advanced lung cancers and those that have spread to other body parts, such as discomfort.

Q: What are the 4 main treatments for lung cancer?

The four main types of lung cancer are: Radiation Therapy Chemotherapy Targeted Therapy Immunotherapy

Q: How successful is the treatment for lung cancer?

Finding lung cancer in its earlier stages, when it is most curable, is crucial to surviving it, as it is with many other cancers. The cure rate for people with small, early-stage lung cancer can range from 80% to 90%

Q: What are the drawbacks of lung cancer treatment?

Some of the drawbacks of Lung Cancer Treatment are as follows: Breathing Problems Fatigue Infection, bleeding, and anemia (chemotherapy can lower blood counts) Stomach problems (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation) Changes in appearance, including hair loss Pain and discomfort Changes in sexual functioning and effects on fertility

Q: How long is a lung cancer operation?

Usually, open lung surgery lasts between two and six hours Your chest receives a few little cuts from the surgeon during VATS To execute the procedure, the physician makes small cuts and inserts a camera and other equipment Typically, VATS takes two to three hours

Q: What are the treatment methods available for lung cancer?

There are numerous treatment options depending on the type of lung cancer and how far it has gone. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these therapies can be used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer is commonly treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Surgery -A procedure in which surgeons remove cancerous tissue Chemotherapy -Special medications are used to shrink or destroy cancer. The medications might be tablets that you consume, or medicines that are injected into your veins, or both. Radiation treatment -To eliminates cancer, high-energy rays (similar to X-rays) are used. Targeted treatment -Using medications to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading. The medicines can be taken orally or administered intravenously. Before targeted therapy is employed, tests will be performed to see if it is appropriate for your cancer type.

Q: Can a lung transplant be performed as a treatment for lung cancer?

Lung transplants are generally not performed as a primary treatment for lung cancer. but may be considered in certain cases when the cancer is localized and other treatment options don't work.

Q: Am I eligible for a lung transplant after being diagnosed with lung cancer?

Eligibility for a lung transplant depends on factors like cancer stage, response to prior treatments, overall health, and psychosocial readiness. Patients must have early-stage cancer, limited treatment success, and good general health aside from cancer.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Los riesgos de detección del cáncer de pulmón con TC de dosis baja incluyen falsos positivos, exposición a la radiación, sobrediagnóstico, hallazgos incidentales y ansiedad.

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Risks of low-dose ct lung cancer screening

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Low-dose CT lung cancer screening risks include false positives, radiation exposure, overdiagnosis, incidental findings, and anxiety.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

What is moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma lung? What are the treatment options?

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It is a type of lung cancer grouped under non small cell lung cancer. The treatment depends in stage. It could be surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

I am writing for my father's treatment. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April 2018. He had gone through 6 cycles of of Alimta and carboplatin till October and then two cylces of Alimta only till December 2018. Up to October, he was doing great, had no side effects and his tumor size went down. After that he became very fatigued and also his tumor size increased significantly. In January 2019, Doctor put him on Docetaxel and so far he is doing good with no side effect. But, we would like to continue his treatment in your reputed hospital. I have attached his initial PET scan (April 2018) and recent PET scan (January 2019) along with few other CT scan. I appreciate if you could suggest me the doctor for his treatment and help me getting the appointments. Also, it would be very helpful if you can give me idea about the expenses. Since he will be coming from Bangladesh, it will take time to get visa and arrange rest of the stuff. Currently I am in Canada and planning to join him during his initial treatment at your hospital, preferably in March.

He will have to consult medical oncologist to make a treatment plan. everything will have to be looked into in detail before advising a plan. I suggest you to continue Docetaxel until that time.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

I want to know if there are non-invasive treatment options for Lung Cancer? My father is 60 years old and was recently diagnosed with stage 2 Lung cancer.

Treatment for any cancer depends on the stage of cancer, age of patient, his general condition mainly. But mainly the treatment includes - Surgery. Surgeon removes affected part or sometimes a lobe or entire lung, depending on all the parameters of patient. Types of surgeries are- Wedge resection, Segmental resection, Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy. Doctors may also remove lymph nodes from chest to check for cancer. Doctor may suggest chemo or radiation therapy before surgery in order to shrink the cancer if it is a large. Also the same may be done in case recurrence is suspected. Radiation therapy It is also recommended in whom surgery is not recommended as the first line of treatment.. Chemotherapy Chemo along with adjuvant treatment to surgery also is given to relieve pain and other symptoms in advanced cancer. Radiosurgery Radiosurgery can be advised for people with small lung cancers who can't undergo surgery. It may be given in metastasis of cancer. Targeted drug therapy It is also one of the treatments available but usually used in advance cancer. Immunotherapy Is a newer treatment used in treating cancer. Please consult Oncologists in Mumbai, or any other city. Hope this helps.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello Sir, My father has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctor recommended a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Can you please provide information on insurance coverage for this?

Lung cancer treatment is usually covered by insurance. Please share your reports and we can discuss the various options suitable for your father and that can ve accomodated in your insurance as well.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Lungs cancer Dota scan available

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Yes scan is available in major cities. You can connect with me. Dr. Akash Dhuru (Surgical Oncologist)

Answered on 19th June '24

Dr. Akash Dhuru.

How young can you get lung cancer?

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Young adults in their 20s or 30s and even non-smokers are prone to lung cancer nowadays.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

First-line treatment for squamous cell lung cancer?

Female | 43

Immunotherapy and chemotherapy are generally being used

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Riesgos de la detección del cáncer de pulmón con tomografía computarizada de dosis baja.

Riesgos de la detección del cáncer de pulmón con tomografía computarizada de dosis baja

Los riesgos de detección del cáncer de pulmón con TC de dosis baja incluyen falsos positivos, exposición a la radiación, sobrediagnóstico, hallazgos incidentales y ansiedad.

Questions & Answers on "Lung Cancer" (8)

Risks of low-dose ct lung cancer screening

What is moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma lung? What are the treatment options?

I want to know if there are non-invasive treatment options for Lung Cancer? My father is 60 years old and was recently diagnosed with stage 2 Lung cancer.

Hello Sir, My father has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctor recommended a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Can you please provide information on insurance coverage for this?

Lungs cancer Dota scan available

How young can you get lung cancer?

First-line treatment for squamous cell lung cancer?

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