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Medical Conditions - Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer is a condition wherein malignant cells (cancer-forming cells)  develop inside the lung tissues. Smoking is the primary cause of non-small cell lung cancer. Symptoms include blood in cough and breathing difficulties. A lung biopsy is done to arrive at the diagnosis. Non-small cell lung cancer is treated by immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.

All non small-cell-lung-cancer Q&A

Why did the EGFR mutation lead to stage IV NSCLC?

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What is biomarker testing for patients with stage IV NSCLC?

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I am 34, male with NSCLC. What is the role of MSI testing?

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Can a liquid biopsy detect AKL-positive NSCLC at 62?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you so much for sharing your concern with me. From what you have described, a mass in the lung measuring around 1.

What causes cancer relapse after full remission at 50?

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Does shorter immunotherapy duration benefit in NSCLC?

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Why did my lung cancer cause shortness of breath?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Breathlessness in lung cancer can be very distressing, and, understandably, you want to know what exactly is causing it.

My cousin is 28. Can immunotherapy cure his lung cancer?

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Is EGFR-targeted therapy safe with heart failure?

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Answered By
Dr. Ashraf ghani

Dr. Ashraf ghani

Should ALK-positive lung cancer get targeted therapy first?

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Answered By
Dr. Ashraf ghani

Dr. Ashraf ghani

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