lung cancer prognosis
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A lung cancer prognosis is an medical opinion about the outcome of the disease in a patient. The score from the PrognostiCheck® test provides a clear illustration of how the individual patient is doing.TRANSCRIPT
Lung Cancer Prognosis
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The liver is one of the most important organs of the body.
Lung Cancer at a Glance
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Lung cancer is a disease in which uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells begins in the lungs.
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Lung Cancer at a Glance
The term lung cancer is for cancers arising from the respiratory epithelium (bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli).The incidence of lung cancer peaks between the ages 55 and 65.
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The principal function of the lungs is the exchange of gases between the air we breathe and the blood.
Lung Cancer at a Glance
Through the lung, carbon dioxide is removed from the bloodstream and oxygen from inspired air enters the bloodstream.
Lung Cancer at a Glance
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Major cause of Lung cancer is Smoking with about 90% of lung cancers arising as a result of tobacco use.
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Lung Cancer at a Glance
Additional risk factors include passive smoking , asbestos fibers, Radon Gas, Familial predisposition, Lung diseases, Prior history of lung cancer and Air pollution.
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Lung Cancer at a Glance
There are two major types of lung cancer : small cell lung cancers (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC).
Types of Lung Cancer
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Each type looks different under a microscope, grows and spreads in different ways, and is treated differently.
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Types of Lung Cancer
The prognosis of lung cancer refers to the chance for cure or prolongation of life (survival) and is dependent upon where the cancer is localized the size of the cancer, the presence of symptoms, the type of lung cancer, and the overall health status of the patient.
Lung Cancer prognosis Using PrognostiCheck(R)
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PrognostiCheck® is a proprietary noninvasive measurement that depicts prognosis by illustrating the plasma cell membrane and the exchange between the intra and extracellular matrices.
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Lung Cancer prognosis Using PrognostiCheck(R)
The score from the PrognostiCheck® test provides a clear illustration of how the individual patient is doing; how far the disease has progressed, if treatment is working (in spite of side-effects) and can be used to support treatment and lifestyle choices.
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Lung Cancer prognosis Using PrognostiCheck(R)
By monitoring the score during treatment the beneficial effects of that treatment can be seen and used to support the patient’s compliance with a difficult and long course of therapy.
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Lung Cancer prognosis Using PrognostiCheck(R)
The severity or progression of cancer and the effectiveness of therapies can be seen sooner than using blood tests, biopsies, imaging techniques and physical signs.
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Lung Cancer prognosis Using PrognostiCheck(R)
Avoiding Smoking is the most important measure that can prevent lung cancer.
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Lung Cancer prognosis Using PrognostiCheck(R)
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