Lung cancer causes far more deaths annually than colon cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, and breast cancer combined, with approximately 1.3 million people dying worldwide each year. However, new treatment methods offer increased survival and improved quality of life. What are the causes of lung tumors, how are they treated, and what are the methods for preventing them
Lung tumors are those that arise in the tissues of the lungs. They begin as a tumor in the lung. This tumor initially grows locally and later spreads to surrounding structures or distant organs such as the liver, bones, brain, and others through the bloodstream. It usually affects people over 45 years of age, but it rarely affects younger people.
There are two main types of lung tumors:
This type is the most common type of lung tumor, accounting for approximately 85% of lung cancer cases. It is divided into several subtypes:
This type arises from cells found in the small glands in the lung
This type arises from cells lining the bronchial tubes in the lung
While this type represents a small percentage, it grows rapidly and has high cancerous properties
While this type of lung tumor accounts for approximately 15% of cases, it grows rapidly and spreads rapidly to other parts of the body.
It is worth noting that correctly identifying the tumor type is crucial for determining the appropriate treatment, as treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Smoking is the primary risk factor for lung cancer. Therefore, if you are a smoker, we advise you not to delay quitting to protect yourself and those around you. Other factors include:
We note that the presence of one or more of these factors does not necessarily mean lung tumors, but they may increase the risk of developing them.
In most cases, lung tumors may not show symptoms in their early stages. However, symptoms often appear when the disease has already reached an advanced stage. However, in general, the most common symptoms of lung tumors include the following:
Lung tumors can cause a number of serious complications and health effects, the most important of which include the following:
Lung cancer has the potential to spread to other parts of the body. This can deteriorate the patient's general condition and increase the difficulty of treatment.
Since lung cancer has the potential to spread to other parts of the body, this can deteriorate the patient's general condition and increase the difficulty of treatment.
Large tumors in the lung can lead to airway obstruction, leading to difficulty breathing and pain.
Diagnosing lung tumors involves several tests:
Doctors may also need to conduct additional tests, such as laboratory tests, blood tests, and genetic tests, to determine the type of tumor and assess its condition. Diagnostic steps depend on the individual case and the recommendations of the treating physicians.
The specialist physician, in consultation with the patient, decides the treatment method and regimen based on several factors, most importantly the patient's general health, the type and grade of cancer, and the patient's personal preferences. In general, the most important treatment options include the following:
Surgery aims to remove cancer cells and lymph nodes from the chest. It's worth noting that a portion of the affected lung (the pulmonary lobe) or the entire lung (the lung itself) may be removed.
High-energy x-rays are used to destroy cancer cells. Radiotherapy can be used before surgery to reduce the size of a tumor or after surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells.
Anticancer drugs are used to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It's worth noting that chemotherapy can be used alone or in conjunction with surgery or radiotherapy.
Directs only cancer cells and does not affect normal cells. This type of treatment is effective and has no side effects.
wanahn 'iidh nansah fi hadha alsiyaq bidarurat tahdid aleilaj almunasib biwasitat fariq tibiyin wfqan lizuruf almarid alfardiati, qad yahtaj al'ashkhas almusabun bisaratan alriyat 'iilaa tawjihat 'iidafiat bishan aleilajat almutahat wanisbat alnajah almuhtamalat walmakhatir almurtabitat biha brain-sahakian turuq alwiqayat min 'awram alriya yumkin altaqlil min khatar al'iisabat bi'awram alriyat ean tariq aitikhadh majmueat min altadabir alatya alaimtinae ean altadkhin tajanub altadkhin alsalbii tajanub altaearud liltalawuth albiyiyi alhifaz ealaa nizam ghidhayiyin ghaniin bialkhudar walfawakih tajanub shurb alkuhul 'iijra' fuhus lilkashf ean wujud ghaz alraadun fi muhit almanzil tajanub altaearud lilmawadi almusaratanat fi aleamal wafi alkhitam tadhkar 'ana alwiqayat dayman 'afdal min alealaji, qum biaitibae hadhih alnasayih wal'iirshadat waetna bisihatik aleamat lilmusaeadat fi alwiqayat min 'awram alriya Show more 697 / 5,000 While we recommend that appropriate treatment be determined by a medical team based on the patient's individual circumstances, people with lung cancer may need additional guidance regarding available treatments, potential success rates, and associated risks.
The risk of lung tumors can be reduced by taking a number of measures:
Finally, remember that prevention is always better than cure. Follow these tips and guidelines and take care of your overall health to help prevent lung tumors.
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