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Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer – ETHOS HEALTH CARE
Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Homeopathic Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Other Treatment of Lung Cancer
What is Lung Cancer
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Causes of Lung Cancer
Risk factors of Lung Cancer
Complications of Lung Cancer
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Precautions & Prevention of Lung Cancer
Treatment of Lung Cancer
Homeopathic Treatment of Lung Cancer
Homeopathic medicines improve the immunity of the person and increase the self healing capacity of the body. It helps to control the spread and progress of disease. In most of the lung cancer cases it gives best results when used along with other conventional therapies in a synergistic approach. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of lung cancer are:
- Ars
- Bry
- Kali bi
- Lyco
- Sang
- Phos
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Lung Cancer
Acupuncture treatment for lung cancer is recommended for the patients experiencing fatigue, dyspnea, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, or to soothe symptoms of pain or nausea and vomiting.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Lung Cancer
Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help in stress relief. They can help in better coping and early relief.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Lung Cancer
Conventional treatment of lung cancer involves chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Chemotherapy drugs may be given through a vein in your arm (intravenously) or taken orally to kill the cancer cells. Radiation therapy uses high-powered energy beams, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells.
Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer
Surgery is usually limited to early stages of lung cancer that has not spread beyond the lung.
- Wedge Resection: The tumor is removed along with a small amount of healthy tissue surrounding it.
- Lobectomy: a lobectomy is the surgical removal of a whole part of the lung.
- Pneumonectomy: a pneumonectomy is the surgical removal of the entire lung.
- Sleeve Resection: a removal of part of the bronchus.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Avoid sugary drinks
- Eat fruits and vegetables
- Limit consumption of salty foods
- Avoid red meats processed meats
Other Treatment of Lung Cancer
Moderate exercise and gardening 1 to 2 times per week lower the risk of lung cancer.
What is Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. Lung cancer is called “primary” if the cancer originates in the lungs and “secondary” if it originates elsewhere in the body but has metastasized to the lungs. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and women and is also the leading cause of cancer death in United States.
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
- Cough that doesn’t go away and gets worse over time
- Coughing up blood, even a small amount
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Wheezing or Hoarseness
- Respiratory infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia
- Losing weight
- Clubbing of fingers
- Pain in the chest, neck or shoulder
- Headache
Causes of Lung Cancer
- Smoking
- Asbestos
Risk factors of Lung Cancer
- Smoking
- People over 60
- Genetics
- Exposure to asbestos and radon gas
- Past cancer treatment
Complications of Lung Cancer
- Coughing up blood
- Shortness of breath
- Pain
- Fluid in the chest
- Cancer that spreads to other parts of the body
- Death
Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
In order to diagnose lung cancer, your doctor may recommend:
- Imaging tests – CT scan and X-ray’s of your lungs
- Sputum cytology – Looking at the sputum under the microscope
- Biopsy – Biopsy can be done in several ways:
- Bronchoscopy
- Mediastinoscopy
- Needle biopsy
Once your lung cancer has been diagnosed, your doctor will work to determine the extent, or stage, of your cancer. Staging tests may include CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and bone scans.
Precautions & Prevention of Lung Cancer
- Do not smoke
- Exercise regularly
- Eat fruits and vegetables
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid exposure to toxic chemicals at work
- Test your home for radon
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