Archive for the ‘lung cancer’ Category

What is the survival rate of lung cancer?

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

I know that it is based mostly on the 5-year survival rate of 14 percent, but I believe that must mostly be because most people don't find out until it's in its later stages. My friend is 18 and just found out he has lung cancer. He's going in for more ...

What are the chances of a 16 year old getting lung cancer?

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

I get chest pains and shoulder pains kind of a lot also in my collar bones. I have trouble breathing a lot. Before I just blamed all of this on my anxiety problem and depression. But I was looking into it and have been thinking maybe it's more than that. ...

Is chemotheraphy effective on curing lung cancer? Does people actually survive with this type of sickness?

Monday, March 8th, 2010

I have a relative who has a lung cancer but she doesn't even smoke. I have a relative who has a stage 4 lung cancer but she doesn't even smoke. I don't know all that much, but as my Grandma has been diagnosed with lung cancer a few days ago, I'll try ...

How much would a chest x-ray cost to diagnose lung cancer?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

My very close friend is having problems with breathing, and he's feeling some back and chest pain. He's lived in a house with a smoker for a long time, and he believes that it could be lung cancer. He's nearly broke, his family won't do anything to help him, and ...

What is the minimal age for lung cancer death caused by secondhand smoke?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Also, how long after being around a heavy smoker does it take for lung cancer to develop? (my 14 year old friend lives with his grandma, a smoker who refuses to quit... but he doesn't smoke himself. even so i am a bit worried) The second hand smoking causing cancer correlation ...

LUNG CANCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Friday, February 12th, 2010

can someone please tell me of a site that gives FULL information on what happens to epithelial cells when someone has lung cancer. i am doing an assignment at college and i can't find a single site about it. all these sites come up with is the symptoms and causes. Here are some ...

Is there anything out there to treat the symptoms of lung cancer?

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

There is a family friend that has stage 4 liver cancer and after a recent scan they have found spots on her lung. She is curently undergoing chemo therapy weekly but the symptoms of the lung cancer is what is alling her. She is short of breathe, fever, ...

What organizations from different countries can help patients fron lung cancer?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

The patient has no employment income and is the head of the family. He is suffering from malignant lung cancer (stage 4). Please provide any information on organizations or individuals who are willing to help or donate medicines for cancer patients. Thank you for your help and advise. I will post ...

How come some smokers get lung cancer and some never do?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

and non smokers get lung cancer? . and if smoking merely increases the chances.....why is there so much hysterical anti-smoking feeling around? Hmmm. Men are 23 times more likely to develop lung cancers if they are chronic cigarette smokers. That is not a mere association. That is an overwhelming cause ...

What organizations can help a person suffering fron lung cancer?

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

The patient has no employment income and is the head of the family. He is suffering from malignant lung cancer (stage 4). Please provide any information on organizations or individuals who are willing to help or donate medicines for cancer patients. Thank you for your help and advise. I agree call ...