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What is the cause of lung cancer?

The most common cause of lung cancer is tobacco smoking. More than 70% of lung cancer is as a... Full Answer

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What is CyberKnife radiosurgery for lung cancer?

Stereotactic body radiosurgery is a very precise way to use high-dose radiation therapy to a... Full Answer

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What doctors and specialists treat lung cancer?

Lung cancer should be managed by a multidisciplinary team. The team usually will include a... Full Answer

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What is chemotherapy bladder instillation?

Chemotherapy bladder instillation is used at times after a procedure known as a transurethral... Full Answer

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How is advanced lung cancer treated?

Advanced lung cancer treatment has many options. These include various forms of chemotherapy,... Full Answer

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What is brachytherapy for lung cancer?

Brachytherapy is the installation of high-dose but localized radiation inside the bronchial tubes... Full Answer

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Why may I need lung surgery for lung cancer?

Surgical removal of lung cancer and affected lymph nodes is the treatment of choice for early stage... Full Answer

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Can other lung ailments cause or lead to lung cancer?

Patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which consists of chronic... Full Answer

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How effective is radiation therapy in treating prostate cancer?

Radiation therapy is a very effective treatment option for prostate cancer that is still confined... Full Answer

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How can I prevent nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment?

Many anti-nausea medications are now available that can prevent nausea & vomiting. These... Full Answer

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How can medical nutrition products benefit people with cancer?

Cancer and cancer treatments can lead to difficulty eating, unintentional weight loss, and... Full Answer

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How should I eat at restaurants if I am undergoing cancer treatment?

When eating out while undergoing cancer treatment, proper handwashing is your best defense in a... Full Answer

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How does my race affect my risk for prostate cancer?

The risk of prostate cancer is higher in African American men compared to both white and Hispanic... Full Answer

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How does immunotherapy treat prostate cancer?

Immunotherapy for prostate cancer, or any cancer, uses the immune system of the patient to help... Full Answer

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What causes lung cancer?

Tobacco smoking is the most common cause for lung cancer. Other potential causes are exposure to... Full Answer

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