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50 Treatments for non small cell lung cancer

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3	Medical Procedures

3	Surgical Procedures

11	Prescribed Medications

1	Herbs and Supplements

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The treatment team for patients with non-small cell lung cancer will depend on which treatment strategy is followed. For patients that are treated surgically, a thoracic surgeon will perform the procedure. These surgeons specialize in operating inside the chest cavity. Patients ...[read article]

Tests for non small cell lung cancer

1. Chest X-Ray An X-ray is an imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of the organs, tissues, and bones of the body. When focused on the chest, it ca... More
2. Mediastinoscopy with Biopsy A mediastinoscopy with a biopsy is a minor surgical procedure used to gather samples of lymph nodes (clusters of cells play a key role in fighting off viruses and b... More
3. CT of Chest A computed tomography (CT) scan of your chest is a fast and noninvasive imaging test that takes multiple cross-section images of your heart, lungs, and chest wall. ... More
4. Pleural Biopsy The pleura is the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity. A pleural biopsy is the removal of pleural tissue for examination. More
5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
6. Chest CT with Contrast Computed tomography (CT) of the chest is performed to diagnose a variety of symptoms, including vascular, cardiac, airway disease as well as cancers that can occur ... More
7. Bronchoscopy A bronchoscopy is a test that allows doctors to examine your airways. An instrument called a bronchoscope is threaded through your nose and down your throat to reac... More
8. Bronchoscopy with Biopsy Brochoscopy is a simple medical procedure. It is used to see inside the lungs. Bronchoscopy can be combined with a procedure to collect pieces of lung tissue. This ... More
9. Fine Needle Biopsy of Lung A lung needle biopsy is used to gather a piece of lung tissue for testing and examination. It is often used to diagnose an irregular area of tissue in or around the... More
10. Bronchoscopy with Transbronchial Lung Biopsy Brochoscopy is a simple medical procedure. It is used to see inside the lungs. Bronchoscopy can be combined with a procedure to collect pieces of lung tissue. This ... More
11. CT Guidance for Needle Biopsy Computed tomography (CT) is a process that images anatomic information from a cross-sectional plane of the body. Biopsy is the process of taking a sample of tissue ... More
12. Cytodiagnosis Cytology is the examination of individual cells and small clusters of cells, and may be used for the diagnosis and screening of diseases, including cancers. Cytolog... More
13. Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test A carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test is a blood test used to help diagnose and manage certain types of cancers, especially cancer of the colon. The test measures t... More
14. Saccomanno Cytopathology Procedure
15. Sputum Cytology Sputum is a substance comprised of mucous, foreign matter, and saliva that is found in the lungs or bronchial tree. A sputum analysis is a group of tests performed ... More
16. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
17. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure that uses specialized tools to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. This allows surgeons to view problems with... More
18. Fine needle aspiration biopsy
19. Needle Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
20. Tumor Marker Measurement Tumor markers are a group of proteins, hormones, enzymes, receptors, and other cellular products that are overexpressed (produced in higher than normal amounts) by ... More
21. Mediastinoscopy Mediastinoscopy is a surgical procedure that allows physicians to view areas of the mediastinum, the cavity behind the breastbone that lies between the lungs. The o... More
22. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that allows doctors to check for disease in your body. The scan uses radioactive tracers in a special d... More
23. Serum Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Level Test Parathyroid hormone (PTH), also known as parathormone, is a hormone released by the parathyroid glands. The four parathyroid glands are located in your neck, next t... More
24. Serum Sodium Test A sodium blood test is a routine test to help your doctor learn more about your health. It is also called a serum sodium test. Sodium is a mineral essential to your... More
25. Biopsy of Lymph Node Lymph nodes are small, oval-shaped organs located in different areas of your body. They are found close to internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and lung... More
26. Bone Scan A bone scan is an imaging test that safely uses a very small amount of radioactive dye to help diagnose problems with your bones. This test reveals problems with bo... More
27. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of... More
28. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f... More
29. Lung Function Tests (LFT) Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well your lungs work. This includes how well you are able to breathe and how well your lungs are able... More
30. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se... More
31. Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Level Test Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme that helps facilitate the process of turning sugar into energy for your cells to use. LDH is present in many kinds of organ... More
32. X-Ray An X-ray is a common imaging test that has been used for decades to help doctors view the inside of the body without having to make an incision. The X-ray was made ... More
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Medical Procedures for non small cell lung cancer

1. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy meant to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. It is usually used for cancer, as cancer cells grow ... More
2. Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses concentrated radiation beams to kill cancer cells. The most common type of radiation therapy is external beam radi... More
3. Intravenous chemotherapy
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Surgical Procedures for non small cell lung cancer

1. Lobectomy A lobectomy is the removal of a lobe of one of the organs, usually referring to the brain, the lung, or the liver. More
2. Pneumonectomy Pneumonectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of a lung. More
3. Partial Removal of Lung A lobectomy is the removal of a lobe, or section, of the lung. More
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Prescribed Medications for non small cell lung cancer

1. cisplatin(Platinol , others...) Close CISPLATIN (SIS pla tin) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat man... More
2. gemcitabine(Gemzar ) GEMCITABINE (jem SIT a been) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breast cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and ova... More
3. paclitaxel(Taxol , Onxol) PACLITAXEL (PAK li TAX el) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat ... More
4. carboplatin(Paraplatin ) CARBOPLATIN (KAR boe pla tin) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to tre... More
5. docetaxel(Taxotere ) DOCETAXEL (doe se TAX el) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat m... More
6. vinorelbine(Navelbine ) VINORELBINE (vi NOR el been) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to trea... More
7. irinotecan(Camptosar ) IRINOTECAN (ir in oh TEE kan) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat colon and rectal cancer. More
8. bevacizumab(Avastin ) BEVACIZUMAB (be va SIZ yoo mab) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a protein found in many cancer cell types, and halts cancer growth. This drug treats many cancers... More
9. erlotinib(Tarceva ) ERLOTINIB (er LOE ti nib) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a specific protein within cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing. This medicine is used t... More
10. porfimer(Photofrin ) PORFIMER is a light sensitizing drug that is used in photodynamic therapy (PDT). This medicine stays in tumor cells longer than it does in most healthy cells. This ... More
11. crizotinib(Xalkori )
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Herbs and Supplements for non small cell lung cancer What's this?

1. Coriolus Protein-bound polysaccharide (PSK) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) since the Ming Dynasty of China. In the 1980s, the Japanese government approv... More Efficacy Grade C
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