A person afflicted with lung cancer affects the tissues and infiltrations of the lungs. There are two types of lung cancer. One type affects the small cell lung carcinoma and the other non-small cell lung carcinoma.

Smokers as well as non smokers, who inhale second hand smoke, are more prone to developing lung cancers. Nutritional deficiencies and exposure to toxic environments also trigger lung cancer. An emotional turbulence or conflict in the mind can also trigger lung cancer if the person ahs a sedentary lifestyle and is a smoker.

It really depends upon the kind and stage of lung cancer. Its stages can be I, II, IIIA, IIIB, IV. No matter at which stage cancer is, quit smoking (if the patient smokes) and avoiding all other possible causes is recommended. Apart from that there are other treatments also which are recommended by physicians according to patients over all condition. That treatment can be medication, Chemotherapy or combination of chemotherapy and radiation, biological therapy or at times surgery also.

Different symptoms can show up in a person which directs towards lung cancer. These symptoms can be • A persistent cough or wheezing • Recurring bronchitis or pneumonia • Pain or weakness in a shoulder or arm Weight loss • Chest pain • Shortness of breath • Constant fatigue • Loss of appetite • Coughing up blood • Hoarseness • Swelling of the neck and face • Streaks of blood in the sputum • A sharp decrease in blood sodium level Secondly if a person by chance gets his x-ray and lung cancer is diagnosed in it.

Lung cancers in dogs are fatal. They have a maximum of 2 years to live. In cases where the malignancy is aggressive, which is the usual case in older dogs, they don’t even have two years.

The symptoms of lung cancer cannot be found in the early stages. A Chest X Ray is the forst test conducted which can show whether a person has cancer or not. Once there is a cancerous or tumourous growth the other tests are conducted to determine its seriousness. Other tests include, CT Scan, MRI, Sputum Cytology, Bronchoscopy, Needle Biopsy, Pulmonary Function Studies, Thoracentesis, Thoracoscopy, Mediastinoscopy and finally Thoracotomy.

There are different causes for lung cancer. Exact reason for why lung cancer is formed in one smoker and not in another smoker is not known. Those who have diet lacking in fruits and vegetables also have the tendency to form lung cancer. The tumor in the lungs causes breathing problem. It also spreads to other parts of the body and makes problems. Like when it reaches the brain it hampers vision and balance of the body. In bones, it causes intense pains in the back, thighs, joints and ribs.

An individual who has developed hoarseness in voice should go for a check up with the doctor. It can be a symptom of lung cancer. It can be caused due to a blockage or inflammation of the lungs.

CRX administered to a patient with lung cancer provides protection for periods ranging from 2 to 14 days and for IFN’s 26 weeks. Boost doses might be required effects can include harmful inflammation and transient fever.

Lung cancer is not diagnosed easily at early stage. A person would be lucky if he gets himself checked up or gets his chest x-ray done due to some other problem and lung cancer is diagnosed. Regularly a number of x-rays and CT scans are done along with other physical examination and lab test to diagnose lung cancer. If lung cancer is not shown in x-rays but strong possibility of its existence can be seen due to symptoms then microscopic test of sputum is also done.