Lung cancer staging is the process of identifying the extent of the cancer. Lung cancer staging has been developed through careful studies and based upon past patient information. New lung cancer staging system revealed Extensive NSCLC database prompts new patient subgroups. The original system and database laid the strong foundation for lung cancer staging, as we know it today; however, the staging system had limitations.

Staging

Staging is the process of finding out how large the lung cancer is and how far it has spread. Methods of Lung Cancer Staging Lung cancer staging is done through a few different methods. … Read the rest

Lung Cancer Symptoms-What to Look For

Executive Summary about Lung Cancer Symptoms by James S. Pendergraft

Lung cancer symptoms are very elusive and misleading. As of now there is no screening procedure for lung cancer. Symptoms are almost non existent where lung cancer is concerned.

Some of the symptoms that we can investigate are as follows:

1 – A new persistent cough that refuses to go away. Smokers usually have cough but if they have cancer the severity of the cough would be different.
2 – Chest pain is another indication that usually goes unnoticed. The pain can deepen … Read the rest