Lung Cancer A Malignant Cellular Transformation And...

Lung cancer is a malignant cellular transformation and growth of the lung and the airway tissues. It is usually divided into two main types: Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC, 15%) and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC, 85%) with the latter further subdivided into several subtypes such as Squamous carcinoma, Large Cell carcinoma, and Adenocarcinoma among other rare subtypes. Each subtype has its own unique growth and spread pattern with some being more aggressive than others. Lung cancer is staged according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) using the TNM system, where T stands for the size, N for nodal involvement and M for the presence of distant metastases. The knowledge of the lung cancer main types, subtypes and stage, and the presence of specific molecular and genetic signatures, help the clinician determine the appropriate treatment approaches be it surgical, radiation, chemotherapy and the combination of, in addition to the appropriate type of chemotherapy regimen. ( SEER, ACS, AJCC, 2014) Lung cancer has been the most common cancer in the world for several decades. The 2012 International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimate was 1.8 million new cases which constituted 12.9% of the total number of new cancers diagnosed worldwide. Fifty eight percent of which occurred in the less developed regions. Lung cancer remains the most common cancer in men worldwide (1.2 million, 16.7% of the total) with the highest estimated age-adjusted incidence rates inShow MoreRelatedCase Study on Hypokalemia8797 Words   |  36 Pagesleukocytes. Ligament- a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissues that connects bones or cartilage ata joint or supports an organ , muscle, or other body part. Lymphadenopathy- a disease, disorder, or enlargement of the lymph nodes. Lymphedema- a form of edema resulting from the loss of normal lymph channel drainage of the affected part. Lymph vessels may be blocked by cancer or parasitic filarial worms, or may have been removed in the course of cancer surgery. Myocarditis- acute or chronic inflammationRead MoreDental Question Bank33485 Words   |  134 Pagesthromboplastin activation 37. Suppuration is mainly the result of the combined action of four factors; which of the following is not one of these factors A. B. C. D. E. Necrosis Presence of lymphocytes Collection of neutrophils Accumulation of tissue fluid Autolysis by proteolytic enzymes 38. Which of the following lesions CANNOT BE classified as an intra-epithelial lesion** A. B. C. D. E. Herpes simplex infections Pemphigus vulgaris Herpangina Lichen planus Hand, foot and mouth disease Read More_x000C_Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis355457 Words   |  1422 PagesBoxplot Shapes 190 Graphing Calculator Explorations 195 5 Summarizing Bivariate Data 5.1 Correlation 200 199 5.2 Linear Regression: Fitting a Line to Bivariate Data 210 5.3 Assessing the Fit of a Line 221 5.4 Nonlinear Relationships and Transformations 238 5.5 Logistic Regression (Optional) 255 5.6 Interpreting and Communicating the Results of Statistical Analyses 264 Activity 5.1 Exploring Correlation and Regression 267 Activity 5.2 Age and Flexibility 268 Graphing Calculator Explorations 272