Lung Cancer Treatment Resources

Lung cancer treatment options | Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center

john — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:22:13 +0000

There have been many advancements in both our understanding of the genetic basis of lung cancer and treatment options. Dr. J. Paul Marcoux, a medical oncologist at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center and director of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, explains what patients can expect from various aggressive treatments. Learn more about how we [...]

Dr. Kwok-Kin Wong on lung cancer treatment | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

john — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:30:02 +0000

Dr. Kwok-Kin Wong discusses his work and describes Dana-Farber’s intensity of focus on both clinical care and research. Learn more about how Dana-Farber physicians treat lung cancer at www.dana-farber.org

What are the Symptoms of Lung Cancer?

john — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:00:59 +0000

At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, our experts help our patients understand their lung cancer symptoms. Interventional pulmonologist Dr. Daniel Nader identifies the symptoms of lung cancer. www.cancercenter.com

Lung cancer: treatment, survival, and resources | Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center

john — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:31:36 +0000

A lung cancer diagnosis may be frightening, but there is hope. Dr. Yolonda Colson, a thoracic surgeon and director of the Women’s Lung Cancer Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, discusses the advancements in treatment and improving survival rates among lung cancer patients, as well as the support resources available to them.

Peytie’s Story — Lung Cancer Treatment and Recovery Story

john — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:52:32 +0000

Peytie’s experience with lung cancer surgery and follow-up treatment by Inova Thoracic Oncology Program which specializes in lung cancer treatment. Learn more about Inova Thoracic Oncology Program: bit.ly “Like” Inova Health System Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Follow Inova Health System on Twitter: @InovaHealth or www.twitter.com Learn more about

Cancer Facts : Mouth Cancer Symptoms

john — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:39:13 +0000

The main symptom of mouth cancer is a painless lump inside the mouth or on the tongue that seems to be getting larger and may bleed. Visit a dentist to identify mouth cancer symptoms with tips from a doctor in this free video on cancer. Expert: Dr. David Cathcart Bio: Dr. David Cathcart specializes in [...]

Lung Cancer Treatment with CyberKnife Ask Dr. Eric Anderson

john — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:44:26 +0000

Hear answers to commonly asked questions about Lung Cancer Treatment with CyberKnife, first hand from Dr. Eric Anderson

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer treatment : Las Vegas Cyberknife at Summerlin

john — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:32:48 +0000

Las Vegas Cyberknife at Summerlin is the first center of its kind in all of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Radiation Oncologists, Summerlin Hospital and Select HealthCare Solutions brings the most advanced radiation technology to Las Vegas. Cyberknife is REVOLUTIONARY technology for treating tumors throughout the body with radiation obtaining [...]

Lung Cancer Symptoms | Effects and Cure

john — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:48:03 +0000

Understanding the symptoms of lung cancer: Cancer is a disease of lung cancer deaths causans Worldwide. Lung Cancer UN has breast cancer and mother as the leading cause of cancer death in men and women. www.lungcancersymptoms.biz

Dr. Elie Saikaly, MD — Lung Cancer Treatment at The Everett Clinic

john — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:47:21 +0000

Dr. Elie Saikaly, MD is a practicing Oncologist at The Everett Clinic and the Medical Director of the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership. Lung cancer can be treated basically by three different modalities: there’s surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We’ve made advances in all of those over the years. My specialty is medical oncology, where we [...]

Lung Cancer: Cure, Alternative Treatments, Survival Rate, Chemotherapy

john — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:47:37 +0000

www.encognitive.com It’s been said that statistics is the only field where two people can draw different conclusions on the same set of data. For example, chemotherapy’s estimated efficacy rate is 3% to 80%. This wide gap depends on whether you’re using the 5 year survival rate defined by the American Cancer Society or the total [...]

What is asbestos lung cancer treatment like?

john — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:56:29 +0000

What is asbestos lung cancer like?Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma lawyer Leonard F. Feldman sits down with Dr. Daniel Dupont, a seasoned veteran of the medical fight against Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, to answer questions routinely asked by our clients. For more information visit the Mesothelioma Video Center at Weitz & Luxenberg: www.weitzlux.com

Advancements in Lung Cancer Treatment

john — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:24:48 +0000

Learn how patients benefit from several of the latest advances in lung cancer treatment.

Robotic Pulmonary Lobectomy – Advanced Lung Cancer Treatment

john — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:56:04 +0000

Dr. Richard Lazzaro performing robotic pulmonary lobectomy.

Lung cancer symptoms improve dramatically – John Mellor Ministries

john — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:46:47 +0000

This man suffered from painful lung cancer which had spread to his shoulder. He was wheeled into the meeting sitting on a walker with his oxygen tank. He could barely speak due to breathlessness. However, he improved dramatically after prayer and pain left him and he walked out of the meeting without the assistance of [...]

Lung Cancer Treatment, Early Detection, and Symptoms.wmv

john — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:54:24 +0000

Cancer doctor, Patrick Maguire MD, speaks with Claire Hosmann from WECT TV about symptoms of lung cancer, ways to prevent it, and radiation therapy for lung cancer at Coastal Carolina Radiation Oncology

Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Treatment

john — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:23:24 +0000

Dr. Mahtabifard shares the many advantages to having minimally invasive lung cancer surgery over the traditional procedure. Dr. Mahtabifard is a thoracic surgeon at Saint John’s Health Center.

Stage 4 Lung Cancer

john — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:55:44 +0000

www.symptoms-oflungcancer.com Stage 4 Lung Cancer What is stage 4 lung cancer? It is basically a stage in lung cancer development that refers to the number fourth stage which is basically the last stage. This means it is the most crucial stage. What you need to know is that in this stage, treatment and prognosis might [...]

More Info: Lung cancer Miniatlas

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:43:13 +0000

Lung cancer is a neoplasm that has a marked impact on public health worldwide as, in the Western World, it has become one of the primary causes of cancer-related death. It is considered to be one of the most lethal malignant tumors in the world and, despite smoking being recognized as the main risk factor, [...]

Lung cancer treatment requires a team approach video

john — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:31:15 +0000

Lung cancer requires different kinds of treatment from several different specialties, says lung cancer expert Mark G. Kris, MD, fromMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in this video from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). The NCCN, a not-for-profit alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of [...]

More Info: Image-Guided Radiotherapy of Lung Cancer

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:40:07 +0000

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but IGRT (image guided radiation therapy) offers the possibility of more aggressive and enhanced treatments. Standing as the only available source on the subject that emphasizes new imaging techniques and provides step-by-step treatment guidelines for lung cancer, this source helps clinicians locate [...]

Deniz Yalman, MD: The Role of Radiation Oncology and Lung Cancer Treatment

john — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:58:47 +0000

Deniz Yalman, MD discusses the role of radiation oncology in the treatment of lung cancer. Dr. Yalman is Assoc. Prof. at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey and the IASLC (Int’l Assn. for the Study of Lung Cancer) Regent, Turkey.

More Info: A Curative Cancer Treatment

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:41:50 +0000

My book will show how cancer cells can be induced to commit natural cell suicide (apoptosis) and be naturally flushed out of the human body. We only need to see the process applied in laboratories around the world and hopefully the creation of a world cancer cure bank filled with a curative treatment cocktail for [...]

Symptoms of Lung Cancer

john — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:47:38 +0000

www.symptoms-oflungcancer.com Symptoms of Lung Cancer There are a lot of symptoms of lung cancer and this may vary depending on several factors. For a brief example, a woman may have lesser chance of developing a lung cancer called adenocarcinoma leading to less obvious symptoms like fatigue or simple difficulty of breathing. For men however, they [...]

More Info: Stem Cells in the Respiratory System (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine)

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:15:43 +0000

In this state-of-the-art exploration of a hugely dynamic and fast-evolving field of research, leading researchers share their collective wisdom on the role that stem cells could play in the context of physiological stress and lung injury. The text focuses on reviewing the most relevant—and recent—ideas on using local, endogenous, and exogenous progenitor/stem cells in preventing [...]

Prof. Georgio Scagliotti, MD, PhD: Lung Cancer Mutations and the Future of Treatment

john — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:22:08 +0000

Prof. Scagliotti discusses the importance of genetics in lung cancer and its various mutations, like CMET and ALK pathways. Prof. Giorgio V. Scagliotti Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, S. Luigi Hospital Regione Gonzole, Italy

More Info: 21st Century Understanding Cancer Toolkit: Pain Control in Cancer – Acute, Chronic, Breakthrough, Neuropathic, Medicine, Complementary Treatments, Goals, Assessment

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:33:52 +0000

Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation’s cancer experts about pain control in cancer, with valuable information for patients, families, and caregivers about every aspect of pain control. Contents include: Assessment Patient Self-Report * Physical Exam * Assessment of the Outcomes of Pain Management * Management with Drugs Basic * Principles of Cancer Pain [...]

More Info: Thoracic Malignancies (Radiation Medicine Rounds Volume 1 Issue 1)

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:01:01 +0000

Thoracic Malignancies: Thoracic Malignancies is the first title in Radiation Medicine Rounds. These tumors take more lives than any others and they are among the most preventable of tumors. Thus it is crucial for the practitioner to be up-to-date on the latest insights regarding their management. Thoracic Malignancies addresses the multi-disciplinary nature of the care [...]

Denise Yamin, MD: The Role of Radiation Oncology and Lung Cancer Treatment

john — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:49:46 +0000

Denise Yamin, MD discusses the role of radiation oncology in the treatment of lung cancer. Dr. Yamin is Assoc. Prof. at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey and the IASLC (Int’l Assn. for the Study of Lung Cancer) Regent, Turkey.

More Info: Complementary/Holistic Medicine for Rectal Cancer – It’s Your Life, Live It!

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:34:30 +0000

As an Oncology Nurse. I had only one protocol in mind while writing this book. That was to show you the most successful alternative, natural & complimentary cancer treatments available today for rectal cancer. To that end, you won’t find a better warrior in the war on cancer than reading this book. We are honored [...]

More Info: THE COMPLETE CANCER CLEANSE: A Proven Program to Detoxify and Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:38:39 +0000

This book guides readers through a process of detoxification and renewal so they can partner with their physician to overcome cancer. Nutritionist Cheri Calbom presents detoxification programs for all organs and systems of elimination. And she shows readers how to build their immune systems and restore nutritional vitality through healing foods. Next therapist John Calbom [...]

Melanoma and Lung Cancer News from the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting

john — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:32:46 +0000

Dr. Sonali Smith talks about some of the advances in targeted therapies for the treatment of melanoma and lung cancer coming out of the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting. For more information, visit Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net).

More Info: A Thorny Path Volume 12

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:35:41 +0000

“Caracalla”s evening meal was ended, and for years past his friends had never seen the gloomy monarch in so mad a mood. The high-priest of Serapis, with Dio Cassius the senator, and a few others of his suite, had not indeed appeared at table; but the priest of Alexander, the prefect Macrinus, his favorites Theocritus, [...]

Lung Cancer Treatment in Jacksonville – UF&Shands Jacksonville Thoracic Oncology Program

john — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:31:20 +0000

Lung cancer and esophageal cancer are very aggressive diseases. Early detection is essential. Acting quickly and decisively can make the difference between a cure and a life-limiting situation. The need to have in place a system to encompass the prompt diagnosis and care of a cancer that often involves complex treatment plans and coordination of [...]

BBC Lifeline Appeal

john — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:44:50 +0000

Ex-Atomic Kitten and Snog, Marry, Avoid presenter Jenny Frost makes an emotional appeal to raise funds for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, a charity close to her heart since she lost her mother to the disease in January last year. The film features Cassandra Jardine, a Daily Telegraph journalist and mother of five, whose [...]

More Info: The Cancer Prevention Diet: Michio Kushi’s Macrobiotic Blueprint for the Prevention and Relief of Disease

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:36:09 +0000

Michio Kushi’s macrobiotic blueprint for the prevention and relief of disease. Revised and updated with the latest research, new recipes, and practical suggestions for relieving 25 types of cancer. Drawing on the most up-to-date cancer and heart research, Michio Kushi presents a ground-breaking dietary program that can be implemented safely and simply in the home [...]

More Info: Interventional Pulmonary Medicine, Second Edition (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:33:34 +0000

Written by skilled specialists in the field of interventional pulmonology, the new Second Edition thoroughly explores the latest advancements, newest therapies, and diagnostic techniques in interventional pulmonary medicine. Using guidelines to ensure maximum quality and efficiency in patient care, this concise text is a must-have resource for all pulmonologists and critical care specialists. New features [...]

Gene-based lung cancer treatment video

john — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:33:07 +0000

In this video from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), lung cancer expert David Ettinger, MD, from the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, explains targeted or genetically based therapy in lung cancer. The NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of 21 leading cancer centers—including the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center —dedicated to improving [...]

More Info: Chemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:40:06 +0000

An informative, compassionate guide for cancer patients and their loved ones Each year, more than 1 million people get treated for cancer, and most of these will undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both. This reassuring, optimistic guide helps people get a handle on treatment options and explains in plain English how chemotherapy and radiation therapy [...]

Breast Cancer Treatment

john — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:22:30 +0000

www.BREAST-CANCER1.COM – This is a must have book for you or someone you know who may be facing a battle with Cancer. Knowledge is power and will save you. Arm yourself with as much information as possible and fight this beast head on. You have what it takes… leukemia,chemotherapy,oncology…

More Info: Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology (Cancer Treatment and Research)

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:38:02 +0000

Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology highlights research issues that are specific to geriatric oncology in the field of carcinogenesis and cancer prevention and treatment, based on the biologic interactions of cancer and age. It illustrates the benefit of the principles of geriatrics in the management of cancer in the older individual. This volume provides a [...]

More Info: Molecular Biology of the Lung: Volume 2: Asthma and Cancer (Respiratory Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy) (v. 2)

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:41:50 +0000

The techniques and knowledge in molecular biology are advancing rapidly. The basic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of various lung conditions including asthma, COPD and lung cancer are being clarified by the application of this powerful technology. Genetic causes of single gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis and -1 antitrypsin deficiency have now been well [...]

Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Treatment at Stanford Hospital Means Quick Recovery

john — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:32:26 +0000

Two years after Bonnie Borton’s second occurrence of lymphoma, a scan showed some very tiny lesions in her lungs. Borton opted not to have a needle biopsy, a calculated risk that left her not at all surprised when another scan several months later revealed one particularly suspicious tumor. “I knew at the time I was [...]

More Info: Integrative Oncology (Weil Integrative Medicine Library)

Mon, 30 May 2011 15:44:09 +0000

People facing a new diagnosis of cancer are unsettled by their prognosis and treatment options, and they often seek to integrate complementary modalities into their conventional care plan, hoping to improve their chances of cure and decrease side effects. Many do so without informing their oncologist, for fear of alienating them or not convinced that [...]

Lung Cancer Blood Test (EarlyCDT-Lung) Case Study – Dr. Kelly

john — Thu, 26 May 2011 10:41:00 +0000

Watch Dr. Kucera discuss one of his patients, who took the EarlyCDT-Lung blood test for early lung cancer detection. See what happened after she took the test, and what Dr. Kucera thinks about EarlyCDT technology. For more information, visit hellohaveyouheard.com?utm_campaign=Case-Study—Dr.-Kucera-&utm_source=YouTube Additional information on EarlyCDT-Lung, lung cancer symptoms, risk assessment and other related topics, as well [...]

More Info: Treatment of Advanced Lung Cancer in the Elderly (Hospital Practice)

Sun, 22 May 2011 16:04:45 +0000

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. Almost half of all lung cancer occurs at age > 70 years. The majority of patients with lung cancer present with locally advanced or metastatic disease. Management of advanced lung cancer in the older patient is a commonly encountered clinical scenario. There [...]

Lung Cancer Treatment in India

john — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:23:16 +0000

www.medicaltourismco.com Leading oncologist from India talks about lung cancer surgery. He was trained in Tata Memorial hospital in Mumbai and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. For oesophageal malignancies, he received his training in Kurume University in Japan. The surgeon has presented many research papers and has got many publications under his name. The [...]

More Info: Radiation Oncology Advances (Cancer Treatment and Research)

Sat, 14 May 2011 15:38:26 +0000

This book provides an up-to-date comprehensive overview of the exciting new developments shaping the current and future practice of radiation oncology. Advances in treatment planning and delivery, in biological targeted therapies combined with radiation and in functional and molecular imaging are all covered in a single volume. All of these advances are discussed by leading [...]

More Info: Lung Cancer: A Practical Guide to Management

Fri, 06 May 2011 15:40:23 +0000

Lung Cancer: A Practical Guide to Management is a straightforward introduction to this disease. It’s aetiology, pathology and all aspects of routine management, as well as rarer conditions like bronchial carcinoid tumor and malignant mesothelioma, are covered clearly and concisely. It is based firmly on the author’s own experience and management policies.Lung cancer is the [...]

Cyberknife of Long Island Lung Cancer Treatment

john — Sun, 01 May 2011 06:32:47 +0000

The challenge that doctors face with tumors in the lung is that those tumors move as the patient breathes. Radiosurgery devices, such as the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System at Cyberknife of Long Island, offer patients a new option for the treatment of lung cancer. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, the CyberKnife System precisely identifies the tumor [...]