Adenocarcinoma of the lung (patient information)

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Adenocarcinoma of the lung
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Adenocarcinoma of the lung?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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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.