Things To Know About Mesothelioma Lung Cancer

By Kor Rassad

There are a lot of different forms of lung cancer around. Mesothelioma lung cancer is one that a lot of people are not very well informed about. It is a form of cancer that afflicts the area of the body that surround and protect the internal organs of the body. Here we will look at it a bit more.

This disease has seen to be more lately then in the past and is possibly due to the advancing ages of the baby boomers. Many of the people that acquire this disease are those that have worked around asbestos in the past. This known toxin has been associated with many of the cases of the disease that have been seen over the years. Mainly men will be the ones that get this devastating disease, but women should not think that they are in the clear as there are some women that have developed this disease as well.

Most people that have been exposed to asbestos for significant periods of time are prone to suffer from health conditions because of the exposure that they have had. The longer time of exposure that a person has the more chances they have of acquiring an asbestos related condition.

The indications that can come along that may signal that this condition may be present can take years to show up in people but when they do they are common ones that can be linked to many other health issues that people could be facing. Shortness of breath and chest pains are a common symptom of this disease but the fortunate part of this is that they are also a common symptom of many other issues as well. This can make things quite difficult when it comes time to make a firm diagnosis. There are a lot of other symptoms to think about as well, so getting information about what they all are can be a very good idea.

This disease shows symptoms that are very close to those of other health conditions which can make things hard for a doctor when it comes to making a diagnosis. A doctor will ask you for a full medical history including any exposure to things such as asbestos. Also they can require that a battery of tests be done so that they can make a positive diagnosis of the condition by being able to view the areas that are in question completely. They may also need to perform a biopsy. This is the best way to make a 100 per cent accurate diagnosis.

Once they confirm what is going on and that the disease is indeed present, they will then have to look in to how far it has gone. This can make a huge amount of difference when it comes to the types of treatment options that a person has to look at in order to try and prevent the spreading of it.

Keeping regular visits to the doctor is a wise thing for people to do as this can make it far easier for a doctor if something is to develop over the course of time. Another thing that people can do is stay up to date with developments that are up and coming when it comes to treatment options for this devastating disease. By doing these things you are helping yourself to longer and healthier life. - 30285

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Mesothelioma: A Merciless Killer Of Unwitting Souls

By Joe Harrell

Asbestos is a carcinogenic material which is responsible for the dangerous type of cancer called mesothelioma: Here, cancerous cells are developed in the protective covering of the internal organs known as mesothelium. It may affect the outer lining of the lungs, the lining of the abdominal cavity or the protective covering of the heart.

It is quite natural for the workers of factories where asbestos is involved to inhale the dangerous particles. Even the relatives and close family members are not left out by mesothelioma: Asbestos particles that remain attached to the workers' cloths and hair reach their dear and near ones. It has been found that workers, who are heavy smokers, are under the threat of this cancer induced by asbestos particles.

Wide range of symptoms is there for this disease, which includes shortness of breath, weight-loss, pain in the chest wall, fever etc. Many a times the disease is detected when the patient goes to the physician for treating some other disorders. If the doctor finds something to be suspicious, he advises a biopsy which may confirm the fatal illness.

Proper diagnosis as well as timely treatment of the disease is very difficult regarding the disease. The fact that the symptoms of this type of cancer are similar to those of other medical conditions confuses the doctors to a considerable extent. Another difficulty is that the symptoms appear very late and may even remain undetected for even 50 years. This proves to be the greatest hurdle in curing the disease. If the abnormality is detected timely, chances of survival are greatly increased.

There are a few primary factors which have to be taken into account while deciding the treatment plan for mesothelioma: They are the type of cancer, the stage of the disease, the general health of the patient and his age. The popular treatment methods include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. According to the discretion of the doctor based on the requirement of the hour, a combination of these methods is sometimes adopted. - 30285

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Lung Cancer! Can Alternative Medicines Really Work Against Lung Cancer?

By Grahaam A. E. Maartin

Lung Cancer! Do herbal products like Graviola and N-Tense actually work? That is the issue I am going to look at. But the initial results seem to say an emphatic yes!

"Lung cancer"! The thought of having this frightens many people. Indeed many are frightened by the very words 'Lung Cancer' strong words, yes! Available now are two powerful natural herbal products, N-Tense and Graviola, both appear to be showing some fine results.

Usually, the large majority of doctors and medical practitioners although to be fair, not all, do not support the use of natural products like Graviola and N-tense in treating "Lung Cancer". Often calling them "fringe or quack" remedies, simply because the medical institutions don't teach the students about them.

There is growing evidence to support the fact that many of these herbal remedies may really be quite beneficial to you. Two of these in particular 'Graviola' and N-Tense are showing some quite remarkable results, often, in cases where traditional treatment and or chemotherapy don't work. What would you do if you had lung cancer?

The Health Sciences Institute (HSI) featured an article, In 2001, headlined "Billion-dollar Drug Company nearly squashes astounding research on natural cancer killer". It goes on to say Cancer conquered with miracle tree from the Amazon found to be 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy". Can you believe that! 10.000 times stronger and yet some unethical pharmaceutical company tried to squash it because they couldn't patent a plant that just might stop Lung Cancer! That tree was Graviola! . So what exactly is Graviola?

Graviola is an indigenous to South America and some parts of the Amazon Rainforests It's not exactly big either growing only 5 to 6 metres high. But in regards to having "Lung Cancer" attacking properties, it's massive! Anyone interested in beating "Lung Cancer" should know more about this life saver.

Much of the research already completed has found that plenty of the annonaceous acetogenins or phytochemicals (chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) found in the seeds, stem and leaves of Graviola tree are cytotoxic against various cancer cells and tumour cells. In herbal medicine, all these plant parts are used.

Excellent news because, quote:- (Cytotoxic: Toxic to cells, cell-toxic, cell-killing. Any agent or process that kills cells. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are forms of cytotoxic therapy.) The HSI says in this article that the tree has undergone more than 20 laboratory studies and tests since the 1970s, where it's been shown to: Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 different types of cancer, including lung, Prostate, colon, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Be 10,000 times stronger in killing colon cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug. Without harming healthy cells, it can selectively hunt down and kill cancer cells, unlike chemotherapy.

Also a plant screening program back in 1976 by the National Cancer Institute also showed that Graviola showed active cytotoxicity against cancer cells and various researchers have been following up on this research ever since and have found that Graviola was a cancer killing dynamo. Herbal products have been used worldwide almost since the time when man first walked on the earth, (well for thousands of years at least.) If you or your loved ones suffer from this terrible ailment, then I would strongly recommend that you read the HSI article on Graviola and N-Tense here. It's a real eye opener!

It has been shown that taking additional herbal products in addition to the above, such as "Lung Support to help the lungs and also Immune Support" to boost the immune system could be of help!

So, could Graviola and N-tense help you in the fight against Lung Cancer? It appears that the answer is a resounding yes!

Health Disclaimer! This information must not be taken as professional or personal medical advice or instruction. Never take action based solely on this article's contents. You should 'always' consult with a professional health practitioner on important matters relating to your own health and well-being. The information and opinions expressed here are believed to be sound and accurate, based on the author's best information available at the time. Any reader, who fails to consult with the appropriate medical and health authorities, "assumes ALL responsibility of any resulting injuries". The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions. - 30285

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Mesothelioma Lawsuit: A Timely Help During Times Of Extreme Distress

By Joe Harrell

Mesothelioma cancer brings in its wake lots of mental, social and financial problems. Mesothelioma lawsuit is a great consolation and blessing for the victims of the malicious cancer. The lawsuit can be filed by any victim who has contracted the disease through asbestos exposure. In case the patient had lost his life due to the disease, a family member or the executor of the dead person's will is eligible to file the lawsuit. It may also happen that the family members themselves contracted the disease owing to the exposure through the worker. The lawsuit for getting compensation can be filed by family members in such an eventuality.

Expert mesothelioma lawyers are available to assist you in filing the lawsuit. An experienced lawyer can assure you to get the compensation in the least possible time. But for that he needs to present the case efficiently after adequate research work. There is also a time limit set for filing the lawsuit. Though it varies from State to State, one to two years is the limit followed by most of the States. Your eligibility to claim for the recompense would be lost if the lawsuit is not filed within the stipulated time.

You should know when and where you had been exposed to asbestos, for filing mesothelioma lawsuit. In case you do not remember the details, a private investigator can be hired through your lawyer to collect the information.

Since most of the lawyers in this field work on a no-win no-fee basis, filing the lawsuit would not bring financial burden on the family. Once you win the case, the lawyer will take a percentage of the amount allotted as his fee. Though you cannot foretell how2 much compensation you would get, you can rest assured to get a nice amount that is adequate enough to cover the financial burden incurred due to the disease.

There are no rules which state that you have to file the mesothelioma lawsuit in the State where you live. Expert lawyers would prefer the States where the chances of success and the rate of compensation are high. Out of court settlements are also possible in such cases. - 30285

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Deal Asbestos Cancer Mesothelioma With Equanimity

By Joe Harrell

Asbestos cancer mesothelioma is caused by over-exposure to asbestos. Once considered as a miracle material, it was popular due to its characteristics like light weight, resistance to heat etc. It is a naturally occurring product, which was widely used in various commercial and consumer products. Producing construction materials like cement, insulation and roofing shingles to consumer and industrial applications such as automobile brake pads, hair dryers and pipe insulation make use of asbestos on a large scale.

Most of the victims of mesothelioma cancer have been exposed to the cancerous particles at workplaces. There is a possibility of asbestos exposure in household atmosphere also. At the same time you will be amazed to know that many who have worked with asbestos for less than two months have also become victims of the dangerous disease. The treatment procedure is complicated and made less effective due to the fact that there is a wide time gap between asbestos exposure and diagnosis of the disease.

Asbestos cancer mesothelioma has major symptoms like shortness of breath caused by expanding pleural effusion and persistent dry cough. Other symptoms include night sweats, fatigue without reason, fever, pain under the rib cage, swelling or lumps in the abdomen, weight loss etc. These symptoms can be common for all three types of mesothelioma - peritoneal, pleural and pericardial - confusing the doctors in proper diagnosis.

An individual treatment plan is adopted for each victim taking into account the type and stage of cancer, along with the general health of the patient. Apart from using the traditional treatments, the doctors may use a combination of traditional modern treatments. In the recent times, there has been rapid growth in the medical technology related to mesothelioma cancer cure. Improvements are found in surgical methods, post operative care, chemotherapy and radiotherapy etc.

Diagnosis of Asbestos cancer mesothelioma comes as a shock not only to the victims, but also to the relatives. These days, websites are available for providing required information to families dealing with the disease. The information includes advice and referrals to other people coping with cancer and support groups. Through their endeavors, people are better equipped to deal with the disease in a creative manner. - 30285

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Some Basic Facts About Asbestos Mesothelioma

By Joe Harrell

Overexposure to asbestos is the main factor which is responsible for contracting mesothelioma. Of all the reported mesothelioma cases, about 70-80 percent has a history of asbestos exposure. At the same time, a few other cases have been reported where asbestos was not at involved. Asbestos is a mineral occurring in nature as masses of flexible fibers and it can be separated into fine threads and woven. It is widely put to industrial use for manufacturing cement, flooring products, brake linings, roof shingles, insulation products and textiles. Owing to its widespread use, a number of workers have been affected by asbestos mesothelioma.

The asbestos particles being so tiny float in the air during the manufacturing process. Unknowingly, they may be inhaled or swallowed by the workers, resulting in serious health problems. It should be noted that smoking and asbestos exposure enhance a person's risk of contracting cancer of the air passageways in the lung. Millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos since the early'40s. Shipyard workers, those who are working in asbestos mines and mills, workers in the heating and construction industries etc also face increased threat of catching the disease.

The risk of asbestos related disease increases with heavier and longer exposure to asbestos. However, there are exceptions like individuals with brief exposure developing asbestos mesothelioma and a few others who are heavily exposed not developing the disease. Asbestos has been mined and used for commercial purposes since the late'00s. Initially the risks involved in asbestos were not known. Once the link between the cancer and asbestos was established various laws came into existence for the welfare of the workers. Limits have been set for acceptable levels of asbestos exposure in the place of work.

The cancer is so malicious that it does not even spare the family members. Asbestos particles stick to the hair and clothing of workers thereby exposing the relatives also to them. In order to avoid this, rules have been formulated for the workers to have a bath and change of cloth before heading home.

It has been noted that detection of asbestos mesothelioma is a difficult process owing to the fact that the symptoms appear very late. The similarity of the symptoms with those of other diseases also makes the correct diagnosis almost impossible. Medical technology has advanced greatly giving new hope to the victims and their relatives. But a complete cure still remains a distant dream. - 30285

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Stomach Cancer! Can it be Beaten Using Traditional Herbal Remedies?

By Grahaam A. E. Maartin

Stomach Cancer! Do herbal products like Graviola and Graviola Max actually work? That is the issue I am going to look at. But the initial results seem to say an emphatic yes!

"Stomach Cancer"! The thought of having this frightens many people. Indeed many are frightened by the very words 'Stomach Cancer' strong words, yes! Available now are two powerful natural herbal products, Graviola Max and Graviola, both appear to be showing some fine results.

As a rule, the large majority of medical practitioners and doctors do not support the use of treating 'Stomach Cancer' with 'Herbal Treatments' like Graviola and Graviola Max. In many cases describing them as 'quack' or 'fringe' medicines, mainly because they were not taught it at 'Medical School'!

Evidence is growing however, in support of the fact that many of these botanicals may be really quite beneficial. Two of these herbal remedies in particularly, 'Graviola' and 'Graviola Max are showing some quite remarkable results in "Stomach Cancer" patients. Often in cases where chemotherapy and traditional treatment didn't work. Would you use it?

In 2001 The HSI organisation (Health Sciences Institute) featured an article with the headline "Billion-dollar Drug Company nearly squashes astounding research on natural cancer killer" It says. "Cancer conquered with miracle tree from the Amazon found to be 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy". Can you believe that! 10.000 times stronger and yet some unethical greedy pharmaceutical company tried to squash it because they couldn't patent a plant that just might stop Stomach Cancer! Disgusting! That tree was Graviola! So what exactly is Graviola?

Graviola is an indigenous to South America and some parts of the Amazon Rainforests It's not exactly big either growing only 5 to 6 metres high. But in regards to having "Stomach Cancer" attacking properties, it's massive! Anyone interested in beating "Stomach Cancer" should know more about this life saver.

Much of the research already completed has found that plenty of the annonaceous acetogenins or phytochemicals (chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) found in the seeds, stem and leaves of Graviola tree are cytotoxic against various cancer cells and tumour cells. In herbal medicine, all these plant parts are used.

That is the very good because, quote:- (Cytotoxic: Toxic to cells, cell-toxic, cell-killing. Any agent or process that kills cells. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are forms of cytotoxic therapy.) The HSI article says the tree has been studied in over 20 laboratory tests since the 1970s, and it has shown to: Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 different types of cancer, including pancreatic, lung, colon, prostate and Stomach Cancer. Be 10,000 times stronger in killing Stomach Cancercells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug. Selectively hunt down and kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells, unlike chemotherapy.

Also a plant screening program back in 1976 by the National Cancer Institute also showed that Graviola showed active cytotoxicity against cancer cells and various researchers have been following up on this research ever since and have found that Graviola was a cancer killing dynamo. Herbal products have been used worldwide almost since the time when man first walked on the earth, (well for thousands of years at least.) If you or your loved ones suffer from this terrible ailment, then I would strongly recommend that you read the HSI article on Graviola and Graviola Max here. It's a real eye opener!

It has been shown that taking additional herbal products in addition to the above, such as "Immune Support" to boost the immune system could be of help!

So, could Graviola and Graviola Max help you in the fight against Stomach Cancer? It appears that the answer is a resounding yes!

Health Disclaimer! The information provided here must NOT be taken as professional or personal medical advice or instruction. You should 'always consult with a professional health practitioner' on important matters relating to your own health and well-being. The opinions given here are believed to be accurate and sound, based on the best judgment and information available to the author at the time. Please Note. Any reader, who fails to consult with the appropriate medical and health authorities, "assumes ALL responsibility of any resulting injuries". The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions. - 30285

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Bladder Cancer! Can Alternative Medicines Really Work Against It?

By Grahaam A. E. Maartin

Bladder Cancer! The question we are going to ask is. Do herbal products like Graviola Max and Graviola Really work? The results seem very positive, enough to say...Yes!

Many people are worried at the thought of developing Bladder Cancer! Does the phrase "Bladder Cancer" worry you? Powerful words are they not? Graviola and Graviola Max both seem to be very good herbal products, and they are available to you...Now!

As a rule, the large majority of medical practitioners and doctors do not support the use of treating 'Bladder Cancer' with 'Herbal Treatments' like Graviola and Graviola Max. In many cases describing them as 'quack' or 'fringe' medicines, mainly because they were not taught it at 'Medical School'!

The fact that many of these herbal remedies may really be quite beneficial to you is now supported by growing evidence. Graviola Max and Graviola are two in particular that are showing promising results in patients with Bladder Cancer, sometimes in case where traditional chemo doesn't work. Would you use it?

In 2001 The HSI organisation (Health Sciences Institute) featured an article with the headline "Billion-dollar Drug Company nearly squashes astounding research on natural cancer killer" It says. "Cancer conquered with miracle tree from the Amazon found to be 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy". Can you believe that! 10.000 times stronger and yet some unethical greedy pharmaceutical company tried to squash it because they couldn't patent a plant that just might stop Bladder Cancer! Disgusting! That tree was Graviola! So what exactly is Graviola?

This tree Graviola is indigenous to the Amazon and various regions of South America. It's not a big rainforest tree by any means, the fact is it' relatively small in Rainforest terms growing to only 5 or 6 metres tall. But the "Bladder Cancer" fighting properties it has are amazing; in fact it's an absolute monster.

Lots of research has already been completed. It's been found that a lot of the phytochemicals or annonaceous acetogenins (the chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) found in the stem, leaves, and seeds of the Graviola tree are cytotoxic against many cancer cells and tumours. These plant parts are all used in herbal medicine.

This is the really good news because, quote:- (Cytotoxic: Toxic to cells, cell-toxic, cell-killing. Any agent or process that kills cells. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are forms of cytotoxic therapy.) According to the HSI article the 'Graviola' tree has been studied in more than 20 laboratory tests since the'70s, where it's been shown to: * Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 different types of cancer, including colon, Bowel, prostate, lung, and Bladder Cancer. * Be 10,000 times stronger in killing Bladder Cancercells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug. * Selectively hunt down and kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells, unlike chemotherapy.

A plant screening program back in'76 by the National Cancer Institute also demonstrated that Graviola showed active cytotoxicity against cancer cells. Many researchers who have been following up on this research have also found that Graviola was a cancer killing turbine. The use of herbal products worldwide has been there almost since the time when man first walked on the earth, well for a few thousands of years at least. So, If you or your loved ones suffer from cancer, then I would recommend that you read the Graviola and Graviola Max article by the HSI in full here. It's mind blowing!

Other Herbal products that could also be used help assist the above are "Immune Support" to boost the immune system. Both have shown to be off great help!

So, could Graviola and Graviola Max help you in the fight against Bladder Cancer? It appears that the answer is a resounding yes!

Health Disclaimer! This information must not be taken as professional or personal medical advice or instruction. Never take action based solely on this article's contents. You should 'always' consult with a professional health practitioner on important matters relating to your own health and well-being. The information and opinions expressed here are believed to be sound and accurate, based on the author's best information available at the time. Any reader, who fails to consult with the appropriate medical and health authorities, "assumes ALL responsibility of any resulting injuries". The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions. - 30285

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Bladder Cancer! Can Alternative Medicines Really Work Against Bladder Cancer?

By Grahaam A. E. Maartin

Bladder Cancer! Graviola and Graviola Max are said to be very effective fighting this. Are they? Many people have, and still are using them. The results appear to say a big yes!

"Bladder Cancer"! The thought of having this frightens many people. Indeed many are frightened by the very words 'Bladder Cancer' strong words, yes! Available now are two powerful natural herbal products, Graviola Max and Graviola, both appear to be showing some fine results.

Usually, the large majority of doctors and medical practitioners although to be fair, not all, do not support the use of natural products like Graviola and Graviola Max in treating "Bladder Cancer". Often calling them "fringe or quack" remedies, simply because the medical institutions don't teach the students about them.

The fact that many of these herbal remedies may really be quite beneficial to you is now supported by growing evidence. Graviola Max and Graviola are two in particular that are showing promising results in patients with Bladder Cancer, sometimes in case where traditional chemo doesn't work. Would you use it?

In 2001 The HSI organisation (Health Sciences Institute) featured an article with the headline "Billion-dollar Drug Company nearly squashes astounding research on natural cancer killer" It says. "Cancer conquered with miracle tree from the Amazon found to be 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy". Can you believe that! 10.000 times stronger and yet some unethical greedy pharmaceutical company tried to squash it because they couldn't patent a plant that just might stop Bladder Cancer! Disgusting! That tree was Graviola! So what exactly is Graviola?

Graviola is an indigenous to South America and some parts of the Amazon Rainforests It's not exactly big either growing only 5 to 6 metres high. But in regards to having "Bladder Cancer" attacking properties, it's massive! Anyone interested in beating "Bladder Cancer" should know more about this life saver.

Much of the research already completed has found that plenty of the annonaceous acetogenins or phytochemicals (chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) found in the seeds, stem and leaves of Graviola tree are cytotoxic against various cancer cells and tumour cells. In herbal medicine, all these plant parts are used.

That is the very good because, quote:- (Cytotoxic: Toxic to cells, cell-toxic, cell-killing. Any agent or process that kills cells. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are forms of cytotoxic therapy.) The HSI article says the tree has been studied in over 20 laboratory tests since the'70s, and it has shown to: * Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 different types of cancer, including pancreatic, lung, colon, prostate and Bladder Cancer. * Be 10,000 times stronger in killing Bladder Cancercells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug. * Selectively hunt down and kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells, unlike chemotherapy.

A plant screening program back in'76 by the National Cancer Institute also demonstrated that Graviola showed active cytotoxicity against cancer cells. Many researchers who have been following up on this research have also found that Graviola was a cancer killing turbine. The use of herbal products worldwide has been there almost since the time when man first walked on the earth, well for a few thousands of years at least. So, If you or your loved ones suffer from cancer, then I would recommend that you read the Graviola and Graviola Max article by the HSI in full here. It's mind blowing!

It has been shown that taking additional herbal products in addition to the above, such as "Immune Support" to boost the immune system could be of help!

So, could Graviola and Graviola Max help you in the fight against Bladder Cancer? It appears that the answer is a resounding yes!

Health Disclaimer! The information provided here must NOT be taken as professional or personal medical advice or instruction. You should take NO action based solely on the contents of this article. The readers should always consult with an appropriate health professional on any matter relating to their personal health and well-being. The opinions given here are believed to be accurate and sound, based on the best judgment and information available to the author at the time. But readers who fail to consult appropriate medical and health authorities "assume the risk of any injuries". The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions. - 30285

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Can Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Surgery Improve Chemotherapy Outcomes?

By Brian Rodane

Minimally invasive lung cancer surgery can be used to remove cancerous tissue without the need to open the patient's chest. A traditional approach to performing a lobectomy required the surgeon to make a long incision into the chest. Then, the chest is opened and the ribs are either spread apart or removed in order to give the surgical team a better view of the affected lobe. The operation usually involves a significant level of postoperative pain as well as a longer recovery time.

Chemotherapy drugs are often administered to the patient after the procedure. This is done to help kill any diseased cells that may have spread to other sites. In most cases, these drugs must either be delayed or the dosage must be reduced until the patient has recovered.

In this article, we'll describe how a lobectomy can be performed without the high-impact trauma associated with conventional thoracotomy. We'll also explain the effect this has on chemotherapy outcomes.

What Is A Thoracoscopic Lobectomy?

A thoracoscopic lobectomy involves the surgeon making a few small incisions between the patient's ribs. A thoracoscope (a tubular instrument) with a small camera attached on the end is inserted through one of the incisions to provide a view of the diseased tissue. Then, additional surgical instruments are inserted through the other incisions to remove the affected lobe and biopsy the chest lymph nodes.

There is no need to open the chest or spread the patient's ribs (as is the case with conventional thoracotomy).

The Aftereffects Of Thoracoscopic Lobectomy

Because this minimally invasive procedure does not require opening the chest, there is less post-op pain, less likelihood of infection, and less impact to the immune system. There is also less chance of the patient developing complications (for example, bleeding) following the operation. As a result, the recovery time is usually shorter than would be the case with open chest surgery.

These factors contribute to the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs. Often, doctors must delay giving the drugs to those who have undergone traditional open surgery due to an impaired immune system. Other times, doctors can administer chemotherapy drugs, but in limited doses.

Because these drugs seek to eliminate cancerous cells that have metastasized, it is important that they are administered as quickly as possible. Delays or limited doses that result from the patient's prolonged recovery time will impact the drugs' effectiveness. This is one of the reasons many surgeons are recommending minimally invasive lung cancer surgery whenever the patient is deemed a good candidate.

In some cases, the minimally invasive techniques that are being used to perform lobectomies can also be used to perform a pneumonectomy (removal of the entire lung). If you have been diagnosed with early stage lung cancer, discuss these options with your doctor. He or she will determine whether you are a good candidate for thoracoscopic resection, lobectomy, or pneumonectomy. - 30285

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