The specialists in our Thoracic Oncology Program create individualized treatment plans for our patients to address the challenges of each unique cancer. Schedule a consultation at Moffitt by calling or by submitting a new patient registration form form online. Referrals are not required. Please call for support from a Moffitt representative. New Patients and Healthcare Professionals can submit an online form by selecting the appropriate buttonbelow.
Existing patients can call Click here for a current list of insurances accepted at Moffitt. Below the lungs, a thin, dome-shaped muscle called the diaphragm separates the chest from the abdomen.
When you breathe, the diaphragm moves up and down, forcing air in and out of the lungs. These subtypes, which start from different types of lung cells are grouped together as NSCLC because their treatment and prognoses outlook are often similar. Adenocarcinoma: Adenocarcinomas start in the cells that would normally secrete substances such as mucus.
This type of lung cancer occurs mainly in people who currently smoke or formerly smoked, but it is also the most common type of lung cancer seen in people who don't smoke. It is more common in women than in men, and it is more likely to occur in younger people than other types of lung cancer. Smoke and the chemicals that it contains can damage the lungs.
This can lead to cellular changes that may result in cancer. Additional risk factors include :. Smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer. Find some ideas about how to quit here. If a person sees a doctor about a persistent cough and other possible symptoms of lung cancer, the doctor will ask questions and take a medical history. They will also perform a physical examination.
If lung cancer may be present, the doctor will also request imaging scans, such as an X-ray or CT scan , and look for signs of a tumor , scarring, or a buildup of fluid. They may also request samples of phlegm in order to perform a sputum test. This can help indicate whether cancer is present. The doctor will probably ask the person to provide a sample every morning for 3 days in a row. They may also perform a biopsy. This involves using a needle to take a sample of cells from the lungs for examination under a microscope.
They may do this during surgery. Sometimes, the doctor requests a bronchoscopy. This procedure involves inserting a tool with an inbuilt camera through the mouth or nose and into the lungs. This helps them see the area and take tissue samples. What does lung cancer look like? Find out here. Distant : The cancer has spread to other parts of the body, for example, to the liver. Chemotherapy and radiation put approximately a quarter of patients into remission, however this type of cancer is likely to spread to other parts of the body.
Some healthcare professionals may preventatively treat the brain with radiation, as these cancer cells are likely to end up in the brain. Though it may feel like lung cancer is a simple diagnosis, it is actually a very complex disease.
Knowing the details of a diagnosis can help reduce anxiety about treatment. Medical teams are committed to caring for the patient, whether that means administering treatment or explaining what medical terms mean. Additional Reads You May Enjoy:. Why is Lung Cancer So Deadly?
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