Lung Cancer - An Overview

In this article series, we take a look at some of the basic facts and information about lung cancer ...

The Importance of Follow-up Care

Follow-up care after treatment for lung cancer is essential. Regular checkups ensure any changes in health are noticed, and if cancer returns or a new cancer develops, it can be treated as soon as possible. Checkups usually include physical examinations, chest X-rays, and blood tests.

Providing Emotional Supportto Someone Suffering With Lung Cancer

Living with a serious disease such as cancer can be very demanding. Besides having to cope with physical and medical challenges, individuals with cancer obviously face many doubts, feelings, and concerns that can make life difficult for not only them, but those around them.

They will almost certainly need help coping with the emotional side as well as the practical aspects of their illness. In fact so great a part is this side of cancer, attention to the emotional and psychological problems of having cancer is frequently part of a patient's treatment plan.

Questions to Ask the Doctorabout Lung Cancer

Asking the doctor the following types of questions help patients understand their condition.

Diagnosis

• What tests will I undergo to diagnose lung cancer? Are they painful?
• How soon after the tests will you inform me of the results?
• What type of lung cancer do I actually have?
• Can you tell me my prognosis

Treatment

• What treatments options do I have?
• Are there any clinical trials I can join?
• Will I need to be hospitalised to receive my treatment, if so how long will I be there
• How will my normal activities of daily living change during my treatment?

Side Effectsof Treatment

• What type of side effects should I expect?
• How long will they last?
• What side effects should I note and whom do I tell about them?

Follow-upTreatment

• After receiving my treatment, how often do I need to have a check up?
• What type of follow-up care should I receive?
• Will I ultimately be able to resume my normal life style?

The Health Care Team

• Who will be involved with my treatment?
• How experienced are you in caring for patients with lung cancer?

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