Question 1

what is survival rate of lung cancer in children?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer : Depends on the nature and stage of the cancer.

Question 2

can children be around a patient going through chemotherapy with stage 4 lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cautiously: The main issue is that someone on chemotherapy is going to be very susceptible to infections. As a result, make sure that your kids aren't sick, don't have fevers or runny noses, etc before you bring them round. It's also a good idea to make sure you kids have had all their vaccinations.

Question 3

do children develop lung cancer with an unknown cause or a cause other than second hand smoke?

Accepted Answer

Not common: There are rare things that happen, but the common is smoking or exposure.

Question 4

my father has been diagnosed with prostate/stomach/lung cancer that is widespread. is this contagious to my young children or type 1 diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious : Cancer is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from one person to another.

Question 5

syntoms of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Many: Early on, no symptoms. Later, cough, weight loss, poor appetite, loss of energy, chest pain, coughing blood, dizziness, headache, shortness of breath ...Etc.

Question 6

what causes lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mainly smoking: But a lot of other factors (most of which can nit be altered) may play a role. Over 85% of lung cancers are seen in smokers, so if you would like to decrease your chances of getting lung cancer (and also cardiovascular disease!) quit smoking now!

Question 7

can lung cancer be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends, though, on the type of cancer, its stage and other factors (presence of other diseases, immune system status, correctly prescribed therapy, etc.).

Question 8

is lung cancer hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: The vast majority of lung cancer is thought to be caused by tobacco exposure.  A small percentage of the lung cancer cases in non smokers are thought to be hereditary.

Question 9

what does lung cancer look like?

Accepted Answer

See pic: Self explanatory. That yellowish mass is a squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung. This is an autopsy picture.

Question 10

how could lung cancer be treated?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On the kind of cancer and the stage.  Small cell cancer is typically treated with chemotherapy plus/minus radiation.  Non small cell may be treated with surgery, radiation, or chemo, be it separately or in combination. If this is about you or a relative, the treating oncologist should go over the treatment plan that applies to the specific situation.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Lung cancer in children

A member asked:

What is survival rate of lung cancer in children?

A member asked:

Can children be around a patient going through chemotherapy with stage 4 lung cancer?

A member asked:

Do children develop lung cancer with an unknown cause or a cause other than second hand smoke?

A member asked:

My father has been diagnosed with prostate/stomach/lung cancer that is widespread. is this contagious to my young children or type 1 diabetics?

A member asked:

Syntoms of lung cancer?

A member asked:

What causes lung cancer?

A member asked:

Can lung cancer be cured?

A member asked:

Is lung cancer hereditary?

A member asked:

What does lung cancer look like?

A member asked:

How could lung cancer be treated?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?