lung cancer
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lung cancer — Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non small cell lung cancer. These types are diagnosed based on how the cells look under a microscope … English dictionary of cancer terms
Lung cancer — Classification and external resources Cross section of a human lung. The white area in the upper lobe is cancer; the black areas are discoloration due to smoking. ICD 10 C … Wikipedia
lung cancer — cancer arising in the epithelium of the air passages (bronchial cancer) or lung (see also non small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer). It is a very common form of cancer, particularly in Britain, and is strongly associated with cigarette… … The new mediacal dictionary
lung cancer — Malignant tumour of the lung. Four major types (squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and small cell carcinoma) have roughly equal prevalence. Most cases are due to long term cigarette smoking. Heavy smoking and starting… … Universalium
Lung cancer screening — refers to strategies used to identify early lung cancers before they cause symptoms, at a point where they are more likely to be curable. Screening refers to the use of medical tests to detect disease in asymptomatic people. Screening studies… … Wikipedia
Lung cancer surgery — describes the use of surgical operations in the treatment of lung cancer. It involves the surgical excision of cancer tissue from the lung. It is used mainly in non small cell lung cancer with the intention of curing the patient. Patient… … Wikipedia
lung cancer — cancer arising in the epithelium of the air passages (bronchial cancer) or lung. It is a very common form of cancer, particularly in Britain, and is strongly associated with cigarette smoking and exposure to industrial air pollutants (including… … Medical dictionary
lung cancer — cancer originating in the lungs … English contemporary dictionary
Lung cancer staging with EUS — This article is about lung cancer staging methods emphasizing the use of EUS (endoscopic ultrasound) whereas the companion article Non small cell lung carcinoma staging is about the staging system (TNM).Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an… … Wikipedia
non-small cell lung cancer — A group of lung cancers that are named for the kinds of cells found in the cancer and how the cells look under a microscope. The three main types of non small cell lung cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma … English dictionary of cancer terms
