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What Are the Treatments for Lung Cancer?

11/28/2022

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The treatment for lung cancer depends on the type of lung cancer and what stage the cancer is in. The overall health of the patient is also taken into consideration by doctors when choosing treatment options. 

For Small Cell lung cancer, treatment can include a combination of or just one of the following:
  • Chemotherapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Immunotherapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Radiation Therapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Surgery for Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Palliative Procedures for Small Cell Lung Cancer

For Non-Small Cell lung cancer, treatment can include a combination of or just one of the following:
  • Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Radiation Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Chemotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Targeted Drug Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Immunotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Palliative Procedures for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Once all the factors including type of cancer and overall health of patient are evaluated, the patient and doctor come up with the best treatment plan customized for each individual patient. 
Often lung cancer patients need a lung transplant to live. To help lung transplant patients, please donate to The Sid Foundation today.​
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What Are the Symptoms of Lung Cancer?

11/25/2022

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Lung cancer has several symptoms that can vary from person to person. Many of the symptoms of lung cancer are similar to other respiratory diseases so it can take some time to diagnose it. 

Symptoms of Lung Cancer:
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Persistent cough
  • Coughing up blood
  • Chest pain
  • Headaches

Often lung cancer patients need a lung transplant to live. To help lung transplant patients, please donate to The Sid Foundation today.
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What Causes Lung Cancer?

11/18/2022

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Although the biggest cause of lung cancer is smoking, it’s not the only cause. Lung cancer can be caused by other factors. 

Causes of Lung Cancer:
  • Smoking (biggest cause)
  • Radon Gas exposure (2nd biggest cause)
  • Asbestos
  • Second hand smoke
  • Pollution
  • Diesel exhaust

It's very important to avoid exposure to these carcinogens to have healthy lungs and prevent lung cancer. 

Often, lung cancer patients need a lung transplant. To help lung transplant patients, please donate to The Sid Foundation today.


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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

11/11/2022

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness month!

This month we are sharing information all about Lung Cancer. 
Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancer in the world.
Over 130,000 Americans die of lung cancer each year. 


There are 2 types of lung cancer:
  • Small cell lung cancer is less common than non-small cell lung cancer and is mainly found in smokers. 
  • Non-small cell lung cancer includes a variety of different types of cancers that aren’t small cell lung cancer. 

The Good News
Luckily, due to lung cancer research, deaths from lung cancer have been decreasing in recent years. This is why we have Lung Cancer Awareness Month to help raise funds for lung cancer research. In some cases, having lung cancer can be fatal, but there is hope. 

Often lung cancer patients need a lung transplant to live. To help lung transplant patients, please donate to The Sid Foundation today.
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