Lung Cancer
Lung cancers are among the most common malignancies in the Western world and are the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. It is one of the few tumors with a known carcinogen (tobacco smoke) contributing to its etiology. In recent years we have come to appreciate that the initiation of lung cancer is a complex process that also involves certain biologic factors, such as the body’s ability to process carcinogens. This disease is difficult to diagnose and treat, and the overall 5-year survival rate is less than 15%; however if caught early, the survival rate increases to 70%. The staging of lung cancer depends on extent of disease, location of the primary tumor, and associated clinical complications.
Lung Cancer Treatment Summaries
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Georgia Cancer Specialists, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest private oncology and hematology practice in the Southeast with 41 physicians and 31 offices throughout the Atlanta and Macon areas.
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