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Risk calculators and risk factors for Adenocarcinoma of the lung |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
What are the symptoms of Adenocarcinoma of the lung?
Common symptoms of adenocarcinoma of the lung include shortness of breath, blood in the sputum, chronic coughing, chest pain, weight loss, and change of voice.
What causes Adenocarcinoma of the lung?
Adenocarcinoma of the lung may caused by genetic mutations.
Who is at highest risk?
Smokers, patients with family history of lung cancer, high levels of air pollution, history of radiation therapy to the chest, radon gas exposure, asbestos exposure, occupational exposure to chemical carcinogens, and previous lung disease are at highest risk.
Diagnosis
Chest X-Ray and chest CT scan are helpful in the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the lung.