Does Less Mean More?Minimally Invasive Surgeries

Minimally invasive surgery refers to any surgical procedure that is performed through tiny incisions instead of a large opening.  In traditional surgical procedures, also called open surgery, one large is cut is made to the body. But, in minimally invasive surgery, the surgeon uses smaller tools, cameras, and lights to perform the surgery through a…

Surgical Management Of Lung Cancer

Depending on the type, location, and stage of cancer that they have been diagnosed with, surgery can be a promising option for some lung cancer patients. This form of treatment is most effective when the disease has been detected in an early stage (between stage 1 and stage 3). It is capable of being curative…

Successful Treatment For Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a matter of growing concern in today’s world. When a person is affected with this disease, cells in the lung divide uncontrollably and reduce their ability to breathe.If left untreated, the cancer could also spread to other parts of the body. Hence, early detection and treatment is crucial. There are two forms…

Early Warning Signs Of Lung Cancer

“Prevention is better than cure”- Desiderius Erasmus A disease can be fatal if it is ignored. Therefore, it is important for doctors and clinicians to diagnose it at an early stage to be able to treat it effectively. In the case of lung cancer, which is an aggressive form of cancer, the disease needs to be identified before the…

Is Lung Cancer Genetic In Nature?

There are a lot of questions that arise in our minds when we hear or talk about cancer. It is a scary topic for us to digest. Cancer is a term applied to a group of diseases that are characterized byuncontrollable cell division, with cells that can spread to different parts of the body. Among…