|
Lung cancer occurs when cells in the lung grow and multiply uncontrollably, damaging surrounding tissue and interfering with the normal function of the lung. The cells can spread to other parts of the body. When the disease spreads, it is still called lung cancer.
Types of Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 80% of all lung cancers. Non-small cell lung cancers include adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. They generally spread very slowly to other organs in the body, and can be hard to detect in the early stages.
Small cell lung cancer is responsible for about 20% of all lung cancers. Also known as “oat cell” cancer, it spreads very quickly through the lungs to other parts of the body.
|
|
Lung cancer patients are treated in our Thoracic Center.
 Lung Cancer (November 2007)
 Patient Power - Minimally Invasive for Lung & Prostate Cancer (40:46)
Minimally invasive is a surgical approach to cancer management designed to minimize trauma, maximize outcomes and enable patients to quickly return to their normal life. (July 2007)
Download / Listen / Transcript (pdf)
Patient Power - Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer (59:41)
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. New options exist in the treatment of lung cancer that can minimize trauma, improve outcomes and minimize recovery times. (May 2007)
Download / Listen / Transcript (pdf)
M. D. Anderson Resources
|
