The treatments that are available for lung cancer are as follows: 1. SURGERY. When someone is found with lung cancer, the first and most important determination is to decide if the cancer can be removed surgically. The decision whether to allow surgery or not is based on the size of the tumor when it is […]
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Lung Cancer Treatments
November 17th, 2009 by RemwesMedical
Lung Cancer Chemotherapy
November 15th, 2009 by RemwesMedical
The chemotherapy that is used to treat lung cancer is constantly evolving. As new treatments are discoverd and more effective ways of fighting lung cancer are found, these new treatments are incorporated into the fight against lung cancer.
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Tags: Erlotinib, Iressa, Lung Cancer therapy, lung cancer treatment, Nilotinib, tarceva 
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November 14th, 2009 by RemwesMedical
When a lung cancer is found, one of the most important and life-saving treatments available is the possibility of surgically removing the cancer. Unfortunately, this is not always possible since many times, the cancer has spread too far by the time it has been found.
Lung Cancer Surgery
November 13th, 2009 by RemwesMedical
Surgery for lung cancer is the only treatment that truly offers the possibility of cure. Unfortunately, it is not available for many people who develop lung cancer. Many times, by the time we discover the lung cancer, it has spread so far that surgery is no longer a possibility.
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November 8th, 2009 by RemwesMedical
The treatment of lung cancer depends on various factors, but one main factor is the type of lung cancer. Lung cancers can be divided into two basic types. One type is called a Small Cell Lung Cancer and the other type is called a Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Small Cell lung cancer is the more […]