Question 1

malignant! does anyone knows a good lung cancer site?

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Yes: Check nccn or the american cancer society web sites, they are both full of information, and the information comes from good legitimate sources.

Question 2

what do lungs that have cancer look like?

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Round spots on scan: Cancer in the lungs whether it comes from the lungs or from another organ usually looks like round spot(s) on xray or ct scan. It can present as one spot (lesion) or more than one. If you take it out by surgery, you can feel the tumor as a hard round lump.

Question 3

how do i know if i have cancer in my lungs?

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See below: If you are a smoker, have family history of cancer, have cough, you should consult your doctor for a Chest CT.
It is highly unlikely that you have lung cancer.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 4

does increased markings in my lungs mean i have cancer?

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Probably not: Usually increased markings in the lungs are signs of a benign inflammatory or infectious process. If you are a smoker and concerned a chest ct scan would help.

Question 5

my grandfather has advanced stage lungs cancer. what should i do?

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Respect...: ...His wishes regarding the choice between treatment vs. Supportive care and his wishes regarding a living will.  Make sure he know his life was and still is significant to the family. If he chooses to get treatment, help him any way you can.

Question 6

what do you suggest if my grandfather has advanced stage lungs cancer ?

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Many options: That depends on the stage and his overall medical condition.  Patients with stage III disease and good health are generally candidates for combined chemo-radiation or sequential chemo followed by radiation.  Patients with stage IV disease may receive chemotherapy or 'targeted' therapy depending on the genetic profile of the tumor.  In stage IV, radiation is used as palliation.

Question 7

my grandfather has advanced stage lungs cancer. what does "advanced" mean?

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Lung Cancer: Usually means stage IV (cancer already spread) or stage iii lung cancer that can not be operated.

Question 8

my grandfather has advanced stage lungs cancer. what can i do to help him?

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Be there for him: I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. I can't over emphasize importance of "Be there for him." Let him know that you care. Spend time w/him. Listen to him. Ask him what he wants. Any goals? Events to experience? Does he want more surgery? Radiation? Chemotherapy? Or would he rather focus on care rather than cure eg hospice. Help him complete advance care directives. http://goo.gl/XJUEGK

Question 9

i'm just wondering, if you you have cancer in ur lungs does it spread faster than any where else?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: The speed of a cancer's spread is determined by the aggressiveness of the tumor, the health status of the patient, and the tumor-host relationship. I would not say that lung cancer spreads faster than cancer of other origins. Good luck.

Question 10

have cloudy lung on  is this cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cloudy lung: I am not sure what cloudy lung stands for. It's not a known radiology term. Is it the description your doc provided? If so, he should be able to describe it in more detail.

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My grandfather has advanced stage lungs cancer. what can i do to help him?

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