While battling lung cancer, one should be aware to do physical exercises for at least 45- 60 minutes every day. Running, cycling, jogging and dancing are good ways to do activities. Being active will not only help in controlling your weight but will increase your chances of survival.

Lung cancer and Copd are genetically determined diseases. They are closely linked to one another. Lung cancer can be secondary to copd.

Yes in many cases the use of chemo has reported success in preventing the spread of disease to other parts of the body. It is often treated with cisplatin or carboplatin, in combination with gemcitabine, paclitaxel, docetaxel, etoposide, or vinorelbine

Lung cancer originates in the lungs. Initially it harms the cells of lungs itself and then with the passage of time it moves out to other parts of body also, which can be Brain, Bones, Thighs, Ribs, Heart, Kidney and liver.

Tamoxifen has been known to be given in regulated doses o women suffering from breast cancer. It can result in an increase in liver enzymes. But it cannot be a cause for lung cancer.

A chest X-Ray showing a lump or mass on the lung can be indicative of cancer. But not always. It can also be the result of an infection like pneumonia or maybe just a cyst which is non cancerous.

Surely lung cancer can be cured. But the rate of success depends upon the extent to which disease has spread in the body. Generally it is believed that a person suffering from lung cancer survives between 2-5 years after being diagnosed. But off course the sooner it is diagnosed, more are the prospects to cure lung cancer successfully.

Chemotherapy is one of the standard treatments for lung cancer. It improves the chances of survival specially if given after a surgery. It also improves the quality of life.

Under the Pet Scan microscope, the cancer cells depending on their growth and look, determine the stage and type of cancer. In non small cell carcinoma it can look like thin fish scales, large, glandular, flattened or simply multiplying uncontrollably. In small cell lung cancer however, it can be a mix of large and small cells or combined small cells.

Both non smokers and smokers are at a risk of developing lung cancer. It manifests itself generally through cough and shortness of breath. It can be further accompanied by chest pain along with weakness and weight loss.