Lung Cancer: An Overview

Published 2016-10-11
Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, behind breast and prostate, and the most common cause of cancer death. The vast majority of cases are related to cigarette smoking. They can be divided in to two broad types: non-small cell and small cell lung cancer.
They most often present with a prolonged cough, or haemoptysis (coughing up blood).
They are diagnosed with imaging that will include a chest x-ray, CT scan, and Tissue diagnosis is usually with bronchoscopy and biopsy.
Treatment includes surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy and choice varies with the histological type and stage of the tumour.

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All Comments (10)
  • Just wanted to say this has been very helpful. I'm not a medical student but I am PhD student in molecular biology and my current project is focused on lung adenocarcinoma and this was a helpful primer for sure.
  • @samali536
    ive been to a vacation on a beautiful nature place and i had cigarette smoke smell coming from the window of my hotel room the whole time i rent a flat and i always have cigarette smell coming from my window the whole time after work i walk on the street and i always smell cigarette smoke on bus stations and traffic lights ... im really glad smoking have serious consequences . this is the only justice that i have 100% no problem with weather you are aware of the effects you have on people around you or not ... you Have DESEREVED every bit of consequence be it Cancer or any other kind of crucial devastating physical pain or emotional pain or even death period .
  • Thank you for making these videos they are very helpful. MD Student EVMS 2020
  • what is effusion collapse and consoldiation pls... i dont get the words my english is bad and i didnt understand it
  • @Promiseland2024
    Hi what makes a finding small cell versus non small cell? Did i miss it?
  • @drarif3116
    very nice presentation ,but escape complication