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Lung Cancer / Cancer of Lungs
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Sputum Cytology: Samples of phlegm can be examined under a microscope for cancer cells. CT Scan: This special x-ray can detect very small lung lesion and its spread to adjacent organs. Bronchoscopy: In this test the inside of the lung airways is examined and cell samples (called biopsies) are taken. A thin, flexible tube called a bronchoscope is used, and the test is carried out using local anaesthesia. When a rigid bronchoscope is used general anaesthetic is given. Before bronchoscopy one will be asked not to eat or drink anything for a few hours. Just before the test a mild sedative will be given to help relax and relieve any discomfort. Another medicine to reduce the secretions will also be given. This medicine can make one's mouth feel rather dry. Once comfortable a local anaesthetic will be sprayed onto the back of the throat and The bronchoscope is then gently passed through the nose or mouth and into the lung airways. The doctor can look through the bronchoscope to check for any abnormalities. Photographs and cell samples can be taken at the same time. The test may be slightly uncomfortable but it only takes a few minutes. Lung Biopsy: A biopsy is a test in which tissue is removed from the suspected tumor and looked at under a microscope to see if cancer cells are present. This may be done by inserting a needle through the chest wall to take a sample of tissue from a known tumor, or it may involve surgery in which the doctor opens the chest wall to remove a part or all of the tumor. A biopsy is necessary for the doctor to confirm a cancer diagnosis and to identify the specific type of cancer. Special staining technique maybe used for this purpose. |
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suresukumaran
Posted on: 08/15/2012 cancer is a bacterial disease?
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lakshminarayanan(Guest)
Posted on: 10/17/2009 hi , i m 22 years old , 3 years back i started smoking. i used to smoke 4 ciggarate per day . i didn't take enough food . so i lost 10 kgs in last 15 months .. now i couldn't increase my weight .. my weight is 54. height is 178. i have taken blood test n body check up . doctor told me that u don't have any mistake in your body. try to eat well.still i smoking 3 cigar daily .. i want to know because of this cigarrate only i losing weight? i became very lean .
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Posted on: 08/31/2010 You're such a young man. Why do you want to spoil your life, buddy?Smoking,drinking etc interferes with appetite[testosterone,fertility]. Very recently,one of my friend's husband has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. His lungs are not functioning properly. Right now he is on ventilation and undergoing Chemotherapy as it has already reached Advanced stage! One of my friend is a Hematologist and is the doctor for this guy. They have a 10 yr old boy. He has been smoking for years, messing up his body. His chances are pretty slim. You want to take out your stress? Go for a walk. Enjoy the nature. Life is precious. Enjoy life positively. You're underweight for your height! Body has an internal clock and all body organs function and coordinate smoothly. Don't mess up with that. You will pay a high price. Wish you goodluck in making positive changes in your lifestyle. |
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