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What will happen if I don't treat my acid reflux?
Gastroesophageal reflux is commonly due to migration of acid from the stomach back up into the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What new lung cancer treatments are available?
There are more minimally invasive techniques available to diagnose as well as resect lung cancer.... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is having lung cancer an automatic death sentence?
The diagnosis of lung cancer does not automatically mean imminent death. Several tests will need to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What, other than smoking, causes lung cancer?
Other than smoking, causes of lung cancer include: exposure to asbestos, radon and secondhand... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is lung cancer?
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells which form a mass. This can happen with the cells
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What is a PET scan?
PET stands for positron emission tomography. A patient is injected with a radio tracer commonly
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How is advanced lung cancer treated?
There are several options available for dealing with advanced lung cancer. The oncologist can... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is radiation therapy used to treat lung cancer?
Radiation therapy for lung cancer, also called radiotherapy, involves using specific doses of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the different types of surgery for lung cancer?
There are several options for surgical treatment of lung cancer. The standard operation is a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What doctors and specialists treat lung cancer?
The best lung cancer treatment requires a multidisciplinary team approach. Lung cancer patients... Full Answer12/31/1969
What types of tests are available to detect lung cancer?
The tests and procedures that may be ordered by your doctor for diagnosis of lung cancer... Full Answer12/31/1969
How common is lung cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), lung cancer is by far the leading cause of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is Barrett's esophagus?
The esophagus is a muscular tube like structure which carries food from the mouth to the
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Is there a way to detect lung cancer before it becomes advanced?
There are no standard guidelines for routine screening for lung cancer at this point. However,
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What is video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)?
Video-assisted thoracic surgery refers to operations performed in the chest with the help of a
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