Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Florida, USA
Review
Metastatic tumors in the lungs
Author(s): Elena Gilbert*
The term "lung cancer" refers to cancers that begin in the lungs, typically in the
bronchi or bronchioles or small air sacs (alveoli). The location of the cancer's origin
determines how it is commonly referred to (your healthcare professional may use
the term "cancer that is metastatic to your lungs").
The majority of cancer-related fatalities are caused by lung cancer, one of the
most prevalent cancer forms worldwide. As a result, it is being researched to
find new ways to treat and control it. This entails advancements in the direct
treatment of lung cancer as well as improved diagnosis, which helps to enhance
treatment results. The prognosis for people who are diagnosed with lung cancer
has historically been dismal. Nonetheless, significant developments in detection
and therapy over the past ten years have led to the first rise.. View More»
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