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Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining the air passages.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Lung diseases • Cancer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Chest

Types of

Non small cell lung cancer
Condition
Bronchogenic carcinoma
Condition
Small cell lung cancer
Condition
Mesothelioma
Condition

Symptoms

Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Fatigue
Hoarse voice
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Lung cancer
Xalkori
Tarceva
Avastin
Docetaxel
Gefitinib
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Lung cancer

Surgery

Pneumonectomy
Lobectomy
Wedge resection

Tests

Sputum cytology

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoke exposure
Cigarette smoke exposure
Long plane ride
Prolonged bed rest
Asbestos exposure
Cigarette smoking

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