If you had lung cancer, How long would it take for you to realize you had it?
Also what symptoms at of all, would you feel the strongest in the earliest stage of the cancer?
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My wife's grandfather had lung cancer. It took only two weeks to hospitalise him and kill him. I think he was fortunate because some people have a very slow and agonising death from lung cancer
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Lung cancer unfortunately takes a long time to present which is why it has such poor prognosis. A hackiong cough that does not shift and blood in the sputum are the main signs but these are also the signs of many other benign illnesses so it is often misdiagnosed.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Is it possible for lung cancer to me misdiagnosed as pneumonia
Is it possible for lung cancer to me misdiagnosed as pneumonia?
I've been diagnosed with pneumonia, but my mother is insisting that I seek more medical treatment to make sure I don't have lung cancer. Wouldn't lung cancer have shown in the CT scan they did to diagnose my pneumonia???
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It would absoultly show in a CT scan
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No... when they x-ray your chest they wont see fluid in your lungs but masses of cancer instead.
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I am positive a doctor would know the difference. Set your mind at ease and ask for a blood test or whatever is needed to confirm it. Your mum sounds quite negetive!
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You should listen to your mom to be on the safe side. My daughter had the same thing happen to her, and a second diagnosis did come back as lung cancer. She had a PET scan to get an accurate diagnosis. If you have come down with pneumonia without having a cold or flu, you need to get a second opinion. Also if the pneumonia will not respond to normal antibiotic treatment or goes away and returns, that is another sign.
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Lung cancer is different than pneumonia, for pneumonia your chests are diagnosed and for lung cancer it is your lungs. If you are diagnosed with pneumonia don't worry it is totally diff, but go to a better Dr. just in case.
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One of my best friends just lost her husband because of a similar situation. He had been sick for over a year. Trips back and forth to the doctor. Said he had bronchitis and pneumonia. Unfortunately when they discovered that it was cancer, he was already in stage 4. I would seek a second opinion. What's the worst it would do?
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it is possible. if your symptoms do not get better or worsen then you should get a second opinion. lung cancer is diagnosed by biopsy of the tissue to see if it has malignant cells. on ct or x-ray a mass may seem suspicous but the final diagnosis is made by biopsy.
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it would show up on a ct scan if you are concerned get a second opinion
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My sister had three chest xrays that showed nothing. The CT showed a 5mm tumor. You can be misdiagnosed for anything. However, the xray should show fluid so your doc is probably right.
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your mom isn't an md obviously. they have gone above and beyond with the scan...listen to the docs get well soon
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I've been diagnosed with pneumonia, but my mother is insisting that I seek more medical treatment to make sure I don't have lung cancer. Wouldn't lung cancer have shown in the CT scan they did to diagnose my pneumonia???
Cancer - 10 Answers
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It would absoultly show in a CT scan
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No... when they x-ray your chest they wont see fluid in your lungs but masses of cancer instead.
3 :
I am positive a doctor would know the difference. Set your mind at ease and ask for a blood test or whatever is needed to confirm it. Your mum sounds quite negetive!
4 :
You should listen to your mom to be on the safe side. My daughter had the same thing happen to her, and a second diagnosis did come back as lung cancer. She had a PET scan to get an accurate diagnosis. If you have come down with pneumonia without having a cold or flu, you need to get a second opinion. Also if the pneumonia will not respond to normal antibiotic treatment or goes away and returns, that is another sign.
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Lung cancer is different than pneumonia, for pneumonia your chests are diagnosed and for lung cancer it is your lungs. If you are diagnosed with pneumonia don't worry it is totally diff, but go to a better Dr. just in case.
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One of my best friends just lost her husband because of a similar situation. He had been sick for over a year. Trips back and forth to the doctor. Said he had bronchitis and pneumonia. Unfortunately when they discovered that it was cancer, he was already in stage 4. I would seek a second opinion. What's the worst it would do?
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it is possible. if your symptoms do not get better or worsen then you should get a second opinion. lung cancer is diagnosed by biopsy of the tissue to see if it has malignant cells. on ct or x-ray a mass may seem suspicous but the final diagnosis is made by biopsy.
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it would show up on a ct scan if you are concerned get a second opinion
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My sister had three chest xrays that showed nothing. The CT showed a 5mm tumor. You can be misdiagnosed for anything. However, the xray should show fluid so your doc is probably right.
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your mom isn't an md obviously. they have gone above and beyond with the scan...listen to the docs get well soon
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Monday, February 20, 2012
A family member of mine has lung cancer of both lungs, is there some type of body detoxer that gets the lungs
A family member of mine has lung cancer of both lungs, is there some type of body detoxer that gets the lungs?
You know how people get body detoxers that cleans out their body of toxins.Well I'm looking for something to help her get rid of ALL the toxins as well as in the lungs, such as the cancer ,and it's getting to me to see her suffer like that,it really does.Anyone that can help please?
Other - Health - 3 Answers
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"Detox" remedies never really work, and if they cured cancer, the doctor would have administered it already. Sorry you're going through this. There is no cure for cancer, and lung cancer is extremely hard to treat. Just be there for her.
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www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com www.familybible.org Maybe flaxseed oil just check out shirley's
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hi you can found information about your problem in this blog http://drugtreatmentforcancer.blogspot.com/
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You know how people get body detoxers that cleans out their body of toxins.Well I'm looking for something to help her get rid of ALL the toxins as well as in the lungs, such as the cancer ,and it's getting to me to see her suffer like that,it really does.Anyone that can help please?
Other - Health - 3 Answers
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"Detox" remedies never really work, and if they cured cancer, the doctor would have administered it already. Sorry you're going through this. There is no cure for cancer, and lung cancer is extremely hard to treat. Just be there for her.
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www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com www.familybible.org Maybe flaxseed oil just check out shirley's
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hi you can found information about your problem in this blog http://drugtreatmentforcancer.blogspot.com/
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
how can not wearing shoes cause lung cancer
how can not wearing shoes cause lung cancer?
i want to know details on how not wearing shoes or socks over a long period of time can cause lung cancer.... please do not tell me it cant.....but if thats the case then please tell what may be caused by doing this.
Cancer - 7 Answers
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I never hear a silly thing like that. Maybe, walking bare feet on the cold floor
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It has not effect on the chances of developing lung cancer.
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I dont know where you got your information from but lung cancer does not have anything to do with wearing no shoes. Not wearing shoes can cause foot problems & that all.
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All I can think is it is easier to pick up parasites like pin worms that like to congregate in the lungs as part of the reproductive process.
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There is NO association between going barefoot and lung cancer. You get lung cancer "just because" of abnormal cells or from smoking or exposure to chemicals over a long period of time.
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You can get lung cancer by not wearing socks or shoes over a long period of time if you are also smoking at the same time.
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I never heard a such thing before.
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i want to know details on how not wearing shoes or socks over a long period of time can cause lung cancer.... please do not tell me it cant.....but if thats the case then please tell what may be caused by doing this.
Cancer - 7 Answers
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I never hear a silly thing like that. Maybe, walking bare feet on the cold floor
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It has not effect on the chances of developing lung cancer.
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I dont know where you got your information from but lung cancer does not have anything to do with wearing no shoes. Not wearing shoes can cause foot problems & that all.
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All I can think is it is easier to pick up parasites like pin worms that like to congregate in the lungs as part of the reproductive process.
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There is NO association between going barefoot and lung cancer. You get lung cancer "just because" of abnormal cells or from smoking or exposure to chemicals over a long period of time.
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You can get lung cancer by not wearing socks or shoes over a long period of time if you are also smoking at the same time.
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I never heard a such thing before.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
Does tuberculosis contribute to lung cancer
Does tuberculosis contribute to lung cancer?
if a person had tuberculosis in their 20s and was a smooker is it easier to get lung cancer say later in life or would chances of getting cancer would be lower just smoking. what does tuberculosis does to the lung that can help cancer develop?
Cancer - 3 Answers
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its that, tb can be due to chillness during winter...but if the person continues to smoke....he has high risks of getting cancer...he's 100% prone to cancer
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Any damage to the lungs may lead to infection in later life.Its the infection that may cause cancer if left untreated for too long.
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I would be concerned about the tobacco smoking FAR MORE than the history of tuberculosis as far as risk of lung cancer. Smoking is clearly the greatest risk factor for lung cancer. No other risk factor comes close.
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if a person had tuberculosis in their 20s and was a smooker is it easier to get lung cancer say later in life or would chances of getting cancer would be lower just smoking. what does tuberculosis does to the lung that can help cancer develop?
Cancer - 3 Answers
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its that, tb can be due to chillness during winter...but if the person continues to smoke....he has high risks of getting cancer...he's 100% prone to cancer
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Any damage to the lungs may lead to infection in later life.Its the infection that may cause cancer if left untreated for too long.
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I would be concerned about the tobacco smoking FAR MORE than the history of tuberculosis as far as risk of lung cancer. Smoking is clearly the greatest risk factor for lung cancer. No other risk factor comes close.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
how is breathing affected by lung cancer
how is breathing affected by lung cancer ?
when lung cancer develops in the lining of the bronchi how is the oxygen we breath in affected by this and then how is it affected again when it reaches the alveoli? please help!
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reduced the radius of the bronchi. allowing for smaller amounts of air to pass through, if the cancer is only there then that's the major issue, if it passes to the aveoli then it blocks the gaseous transport and thus spots o2 absortion in that area of the lung.
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You can't do it very well. Lots and lots of wheezing...
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when lung cancer develops in the lining of the bronchi how is the oxygen we breath in affected by this and then how is it affected again when it reaches the alveoli? please help!
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reduced the radius of the bronchi. allowing for smaller amounts of air to pass through, if the cancer is only there then that's the major issue, if it passes to the aveoli then it blocks the gaseous transport and thus spots o2 absortion in that area of the lung.
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You can't do it very well. Lots and lots of wheezing...
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT HAS USED ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR LUNG CANCER
IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT HAS USED ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR LUNG CANCER?
MY BROTHER JUST FOUND OUT HE HAS STAGE IV LUNG CANCER. CAN ANY ONE HELP ON ALTERNATIVE CURES.? DOES THE CELLECT-BUDWIG PROTOCAL WORK? OR THE CESIUM CHLORIDE? ANY HELP? ANY SUGGESTIONS? PRAY FOR US.
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I am so sorry and i pray he will be healed. this is so scary for him. I suggest that you look at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and see if they have any new experimental treatments. I don't know anyone who has taken those treatments...
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There are all kinds of treatments for every kind of cancer out there. Stage I V isn't ever good. and I doubt that he was offered a cure.... only treatment. In his place, I'd be seeing some place like May Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, or City of Hope. Hope this helps, and I'm sorry.
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you can find help at http://411mms.com click on the "mms professional prompt" and study the info in detail.due to fda rules,I cannot tell you more....
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The is a drug called tarceva. It is very expensive but has had good results. Good luck to all.
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MY BROTHER JUST FOUND OUT HE HAS STAGE IV LUNG CANCER. CAN ANY ONE HELP ON ALTERNATIVE CURES.? DOES THE CELLECT-BUDWIG PROTOCAL WORK? OR THE CESIUM CHLORIDE? ANY HELP? ANY SUGGESTIONS? PRAY FOR US.
Cancer - 4 Answers
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I am so sorry and i pray he will be healed. this is so scary for him. I suggest that you look at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and see if they have any new experimental treatments. I don't know anyone who has taken those treatments...
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There are all kinds of treatments for every kind of cancer out there. Stage I V isn't ever good. and I doubt that he was offered a cure.... only treatment. In his place, I'd be seeing some place like May Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, or City of Hope. Hope this helps, and I'm sorry.
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you can find help at http://411mms.com click on the "mms professional prompt" and study the info in detail.due to fda rules,I cannot tell you more....
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The is a drug called tarceva. It is very expensive but has had good results. Good luck to all.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
OF CURRENT TOBBACO SMOKERS... How many of them will develope lung cancer? is it the majority of them
OF CURRENT TOBBACO SMOKERS... How many of them will develope lung cancer? is it the majority of them?
I cant find anything but statistics like "90% of lung cancer is caused by smoking" I don't wanna know what percentage of lung caner is caused by smoking. I wanna know what percentage of life long smokers develope lung cancer... I smoke about 1/2 a pack a day and I just wanna what my chances are of developing cancer from it later on. PLEASE! Only educated answers...
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I don't know the exact percent but I know it is the majority. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the US and this is from smoking so if you think about it the majority do. Or at least have to be on oxygen when they are older, believe me I have seen plenty.
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Your best bet is to check with your local cancer society. My friend is in the process of doing research after her own experience with the disease (does work in the medical field) after losing her own mother to this horrible disease on a similar topic. However, hers has a twist - how the age you begin smoking affects your life expectancy! She has noticed since her mom got sick that many people who began smoking in their early teens, die in their mid 50s. Her theory is that when one begins smoking during those crucial years, the toxins are more readily absorbed as your body is still growing. Many people who are smokers in their 90s seem to defy the odds but the vast majority did not start until well into their 20's. It will be interesting to see what the stats are but it is something I too have noticed. It's not exactly the answer you were looking for but hopefully will give you something to think about!!
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No, it is not a majority - it is a minority of chronic smokers who go on to develop lung cancer. Here's info from a Canadian study that asked this same question: Male smokers - lifetime risk of lung cancer is 1 in 6 [so 5 out of 6 chronic smokers never got lung cancer in his study] Female smokers รข€“ the risk of lung cancer is 1 in 9 Risk of lung cancer in non-smokers is 1 in 77 Can J Public Health. 1994 Nov-Dec;85(6):385-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7895211 Note that most people get away with smoking as far as lung cancer. But cancers of the mouth, throat esophagus, stomach and bladder are also increased in chronic smokers. There are also cardiovascular and lung disease risks. One estimate is that about half of chronic smokers will have one or more of the many adverse medical consequences from their smoking addiction. Best thing is to quit if you can. Then your risk will drop back over the next 15 -20 years to something very close to the risk of a person who never smoked.
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I cant find anything but statistics like "90% of lung cancer is caused by smoking" I don't wanna know what percentage of lung caner is caused by smoking. I wanna know what percentage of life long smokers develope lung cancer... I smoke about 1/2 a pack a day and I just wanna what my chances are of developing cancer from it later on. PLEASE! Only educated answers...
Cancer - 3 Answers
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I don't know the exact percent but I know it is the majority. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the US and this is from smoking so if you think about it the majority do. Or at least have to be on oxygen when they are older, believe me I have seen plenty.
2 :
Your best bet is to check with your local cancer society. My friend is in the process of doing research after her own experience with the disease (does work in the medical field) after losing her own mother to this horrible disease on a similar topic. However, hers has a twist - how the age you begin smoking affects your life expectancy! She has noticed since her mom got sick that many people who began smoking in their early teens, die in their mid 50s. Her theory is that when one begins smoking during those crucial years, the toxins are more readily absorbed as your body is still growing. Many people who are smokers in their 90s seem to defy the odds but the vast majority did not start until well into their 20's. It will be interesting to see what the stats are but it is something I too have noticed. It's not exactly the answer you were looking for but hopefully will give you something to think about!!
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No, it is not a majority - it is a minority of chronic smokers who go on to develop lung cancer. Here's info from a Canadian study that asked this same question: Male smokers - lifetime risk of lung cancer is 1 in 6 [so 5 out of 6 chronic smokers never got lung cancer in his study] Female smokers รข€“ the risk of lung cancer is 1 in 9 Risk of lung cancer in non-smokers is 1 in 77 Can J Public Health. 1994 Nov-Dec;85(6):385-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7895211 Note that most people get away with smoking as far as lung cancer. But cancers of the mouth, throat esophagus, stomach and bladder are also increased in chronic smokers. There are also cardiovascular and lung disease risks. One estimate is that about half of chronic smokers will have one or more of the many adverse medical consequences from their smoking addiction. Best thing is to quit if you can. Then your risk will drop back over the next 15 -20 years to something very close to the risk of a person who never smoked.
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