Lung cancer is the leading reason among cancer deaths worldwide. The most common problem with lung cancer patients is that the disease has no or less symptoms in its early stages. This…
Diathermy (Electrocautery): Lung Cancer Treatment
Among various treatment methods available for lung cancer, Diathermy is one of them. This treatment method utilizes electrical current to destroy cancer cells. Diathermy is also called by names of electrocautery or…
Drug: Gemcitabine Hydrochloride to Treat NSCLC
Gemcitabine belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications called antineoplastics. Gemcitabine Hydrochloride is a novel anti-cancer drug and is marketed as an indication of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used in…
Early CDT – New Test for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
The most effective way to get rid of lung cancer is its detection at an early stage. The earlier lung cancer diagnosis, the more are the chances for survival of patients. Finding…
Lung Cancer Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy for lung cancer is effective for destroying cancerous cells. It is also useful in shrinking tumors. It is used for early stage non-small cell lung cancer where cancer is detected…
Microwave Ablation for Lung Cancer Treatment
While some tumors can be removed surgically, others are treated by alternative methods. One such method is ablation. Microwave ablation is the most recent development in the field of tumor ablation. This…
Laser Therapy for Lung Cancer Treatment
What is Laser Therapy? Laser Therapy utilizes high-intensity light for the treatment of lung cancer. The word LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers are used to shrink…
Radiofrequency Ablation for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Today, we are talking about one of the useful methods for lung cancer treatment called radiofrequency ablation. Radiotherapy ablation, also referred as RFA, utilizes heat made by radio waves for the treatment…