Lung Cancer

Outline

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that is generated on the lungs, a part of the respiratory organs. As it is detected after it was worsened in many cases, 10 percent of the patients diagnosed with lung cancer are completely recovered. 80 percent of lung cancer is caused by smoking. Lung cancer is divided into small cell cancer and non-small cell cancer.

Examinations

- Tumor Marker Test: SLX, NSE and SCC

- Other Examinations: X-Ray Examination, Lung CT Scan, Sputum Cytology, Bronchoscopy, Bronchograpic Examination, and Biopsy

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