Approximately 170,000 new
cases of lung cancer are diagnosed in the United
States each year. Lung cancer is fairly rare in
individuals under the age of 40. The average age of
patients diagnosed with lung cancer is about 60.
Non-small
Cell Lung Cancer accounts for about 80% of all lung
cancers.
Lung cancer is usually treated
with a combination of modalities (i.e., surgery and
chemotherapy and radiation) It is becoming more
common to undergo a course of radiation or
chemotherapy before surgery to reduce the number of
cancer cells that may have the potential to spread.
Smoking
is the single most important risk factor for the
development of lung cancer. Persons who smoke
cigarettes, pipes or cigars should consult with
their health care provider about methods to quit as
soon as possible.
A variety of
complementary therapies have been used by persons
with all types of cancer to reduce side effects of
treatments such as nausea and pain. Biofeedback and
other relaxation therapies as well as acupuncture
have been used to reduce stress, anxiety and general
discomfort.
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