lung cancer
Thoracic tumor disease
Lung cancer is cancer originating in the lungs, typically in the cells lining the air passages.
It is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, strongly associated with smoking but also occurring in nonsmokers.
He was diagnosed with lung cancer after decades of cigarettes.
Treatment depends on whether the cancer has spread.
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- targeted therapyTreatment hitting specific molecules
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
lobectomy · pneumonectomy · oncologist · clinical trial · adjuvant · palliative care · radiotherapy · brachytherapy
Inhaling burning tobacco
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- cigarettesPaper-wrapped tobacco for smoking
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
tar · pack-years · secondhand smoke · radon · asbestos · air pollution · diesel exhaust · arsenic
Glandular tissue malignancy
- small cellDiminutive enclosed unit
- metastasisCancer spreading beyond origin
- malignancyCancerous, invasive growth
- neoplasmAbnormal tissue mass
tumor · nodule · lesion · mass · staging · prognosis · diagnosis · screening
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- bronchoscopyInternal lung inspection via tube
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- PET scanRadiotracer-based internal imaging
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
histology · biomarkers · tumor markers · genetic testing · staging
Main lung air passages
- alveoliLung's gas-exchange chambers
- pleuraMembrane around lungs
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- airwaysRespiratory or flight paths
lobes · bronchioles · thoracic · mediastinum · lymph nodes · hilum · parenchyma · bronchial tubes
Forceful air expulsion reflex
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- chest painDiscomfort in thoracic region
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
weight loss · fatigue · dyspnea · clubbing · bone pain · cachexia · respiratory distress
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- targeted therapyTreatment hitting specific molecules
surgery · lobectomy · pneumonectomy · oncologist · clinical trial · adjuvant · palliative care · radiotherapy · brachytherapy · resection
smoking
Inhaling burning tobacco
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- cigarettesPaper-wrapped tobacco for smoking
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
carcinogens · tar · pack-years · secondhand smoke · radon · asbestos · air pollution · diesel exhaust · arsenic · genetic predisposition
adenocarcinoma
Glandular tissue malignancy
- small cellDiminutive enclosed unit
- metastasisCancer spreading beyond origin
- malignancyCancerous, invasive growth
neoplasm · tumor · nodule · lesion · mass · staging · prognosis · diagnosis · screening · early detection
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- bronchoscopyInternal lung inspection via tube
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- PET scanRadiotracer-based internal imaging
pathology · histology · biomarkers · tumor markers · genetic testing · staging
bronchi
Main lung air passages
airways · lobes · bronchioles · thoracic · mediastinum · lymph nodes · hilum · parenchyma · bronchial tubes · respiratory system
coughing
Forceful air expulsion reflex
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- chest painDiscomfort in thoracic region
hoarseness · weight loss · fatigue · dyspnea · clubbing · bone pain · cachexia · respiratory distress
- health conditionsdiabetes, heart disease, asthma, hypertension, arthritis
- smoking harmsemphysema, COPD, smoker's cough, nicotine addiction, chronic bronchitis
- Chest Conditionspneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, pneumothorax
- Lung Conditionsasthma, bronchitis, COPD, emphysema, pneumonia
- lung diseasespneumonia, pneumoconiosis, bronchitis, silicosis, emphysema
- Organ Diseasesheart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, brain disease, organ failure
lung cancerlung health
Condition of breathing organs
respiratory health · clean bill of health · disease-free · wellness