Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Just the thought of lung cancer--the presence of malignant cells in or on the outside of the lungs--is enough to make some people avoid the doctor. Don't. The diagnosis procedure is quick, usually painless and can bring a great sense of relief once it's done, no matter what the results are. more »

Micrometastatic lung cancer simply means that the cancerous cells have been shed from the original tumor and have spread to another part of the body, like the brain. These can't be seen with imaging like MRI test and PET or CT scans. According to Dr. P. Postmus, radiotherapy has been standard treatments for patients exhibiting this... more »