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Lung Cancer, we all know the seriousness of this disease. We also know that a high percentage of these cases start with smokers. Once you get lung cancer what do you do? In a few minutes we will uncover some things that will help you through rough times.

Modern Medical Treatments

The three things modern medicine provides as treatment for lung cancer is: Radiation, Chemotherapy and Surgery.

We know these treatments have a limited success rate and they kill good as well as bad cells in the process. If you don’t know of any other alternatives, then you pretty much count on the above three for your life.

More Options

The last thing you need is someone telling you everything will be all right. Lung cancer is a serious disease, there is no sugar coating that. What you need to look at is, how can you help yourself?

Here are 3 things to think about:

The Thinking Process – we know how powerful the mind is. This powerful mind works both ways. A lot of people immediately shut down when they hear the word Cancer. They are drained of hope and options, they give up. Their mind becomes a powerful weapon against them, reverse this. If you adopt the attitude “I’m going down fighting” your mind will reverse it’s thinking. You will find yourself looking for alternatives, you’ll be searching for answers. Natural Healing – your body is programmed to survive, survive and thrive. Nature was here long before drug companies, but if you don’t go out and look for it, it will not come to you. Modern medicine doesn’t prescribe to natures remedies, so don’t expect them to offer much in this area. You need to do some of the footwork yourself. Understanding – if we know that cancer grows in an acidic environment, then why do we keep eating acidic foods? If we know that our immune system is the line of defense against cancer, then why do we continue to do things to break it down? Understand the causes and you can help yourself to the cure.

These things shouldn’t be mysteries to people, but they are. Now, when it comes to natural homeopathic substances, this is more complicated.

There are specific things that focus on lung cancer recovery. This requires a certified practitioner who can guide you in your specific needs. There are foods that are safe which have antioxidant properties: Garlic, lumes, broccoli, lemons, honey, the list is big.

These products are easily found in local markets and don’t cost that much.

Vitamin C is a good antioxidant, for smokers it’s suggested to take 5 times the normal amount to offset toxins in your lungs. The worse side effect of to much vitamin C is diarrhea, this indicates your body is saturated and taking any more vitamin C is a waste.

Lung cancer is an ailment of unrestrained cell development in the lung tissues. This growth may lead to metastasis, spreading to the adjoining tissues and penetrating prematurely the lungs. It is the most popular cancer cause of death in men, and the second most common in women.

Frequent symptoms of lung cancer:
1. Continuous chest throbbing
2. Persistent coughs that become severe
3. Shortness of breath, puffing, or huskiness
4. Constant troubles with pneumonia or bronchitis
5. Coughing up blood
6. Inflammation of the neck and face
7. Loss of appetite or significant weight loss
8. Exhaustion

Types of Lung Cancers:

A. Small-cell lung cancer occurs when malignant cells form in the lung tissues.
Small lung cancer has three different types, classified according to the forms of cells developing as cancer. These are:

1. Small cell carcinoma
2. Union of small cell and large cell carcinoma.
3. Joint small cell carcinoma.

These three kinds may contain many different types of cells. The cancer cells of all types may grow and multiply in different ways.

Stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer

Limited stage – cancer starts in the lung tissues, and in the adjacent lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are tiny, bean-shaped structures near the lungs.

Extensive Stage – cancer has propagated beyond the lungs to other parts of the body.
B. Large-cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the lungs.

Five types of large-cell lung cancer

The five types of large-cell lung cancer have differing varieties of cancer cells. The cancer cells of each category produce and multiply in unusual effects:

1. Squamous cell carcinoma – Cancer starts in the squamous cells, thin flat cells that appear like fish scales. It’s called epidermoid carcinoma.
2. Large cell carcinoma – Cancer in which the cells are big and seem to be irregular when examined under a microscope.
3. Adenosquamous carcinoma – Cancer that begins in cells. Cancer cells appear to be firm when inspected under a microscope.
4. Adenocarcinoma – Cancer that begins in groups in glandular assets.
5. Undifferentiated carcinoma – Cancer cells that do not seem to be normal. They spread fast.

Treatment:

1. Surgery – Surgery is the ideal medication for lung cancer. The body is normally opened up for the lungs to be treated directly.
2. Radiation is a common treatment for lung cancer. Radiation therapy utilizes high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. It distresses cells only in the treated area.

a. External radiation is the most common radiation treatment for people with lung cancer. Radiation comes from a huge apparatus outside your body. Mainly people go to the hospital or clinic for treatment. Treatments are typically 5 days a week for more than a few weeks.

b. Internal radiation is rare. Radiation is released from a seed, wire, or another device, to the body.

Treatment of Large-Cell Lung Cancer:

o Chemotherapy – This is cancer treatment making use of drugs to prevent the increase of cancer cells. Drugs are either taken by mouth or injected in the veins and muscles to destroy cancer cells. These drugs go into the bloodstream to treat cancer cells in the body. When chemotherapy is placed straight in the spinal column, an organ, or a body cavity like the abdomen, these drugs generally distress cancer cells in those parts.
o Laser therapy – Laser is used to destroy cancer cells.

Effective Lung Cancer Chemotherapy

Cancers of the lungs respond well to chemotherapy treatments in early and advanced stages. Chemo is often given for both small cell and non small-cell types to prevent a recurrence, even when surgery removes detectable cells. Patients can experience side effects from the medication in the short term, but live a better quality of life once they disappear.

Administering Drugs

A course of lung cancer chemotherapy can be administered intravenously on an outpatient basis, or orally at home. Not all drugs are available in pill form and doctors will switch prescriptions if patients are responding poorly. Medications given in the hospital are monitored by a nurse, which provides an added measure of safety for the patient.

The course often combines two or more medications for killing malignant cells as well as alleviating side effects. Exact dosages are determined by the individual’s health, age, weight and medical history.

Side Effects

Common problems experienced when taking chemo medications include hair loss, nausea and vomiting. The process of killing cancer cells can also cause general fatigue and lack of appetite. However, chemotherapy drugs do not always cause these issues and they are temporary. Hair will grow back when treatment is finished, and anti-nausea medicine will reduce instances of vomiting.

Combination Methods

In small-cell cancers, surgery is usually not an option. In non small-cell lung cancer cases there are high incidences of undetectable cells being present after removing the main tumor mass. In these cases, courses of chemo drugs are often given after surgery to ensure there is no recurrence. Combinations include the use of chemo drugs with radiation therapy or hormones.

Late Stage Cancer

A person with a terminal diagnosis will still benefit from receiving chemo treatments. Research has found that treated patients have a higher quality of life and live longer than those who do nothing. Treatment protocols reduce the symptoms of the disease and may offer a cure.

Current methods of managing and curing cancer are effective for many people, but there are ongoing clinical trials working to improve the protocols. People inflicted with this disease may benefit by participating in a clinical trial while helping to advance the science behind it.

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