Lung Cancer

There are two main types of lung cancer: small cell carcinomas and non-small cell carcinomas.

Follow the links below to find overview information about lung cancers. For specific information on risk factors, prevention and treatments for lung cancer or on mesothelioma, follow the links to the HealthInsite topic pages below. 

Updated September 2007

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Title:   Lung cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The lungs are two large spongy organs found in the chest cavity. There are two main types of lung cancer small cell carcinomas and non-small cell carcinomas. Over 1,400 Victorians are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. Most lung cancers are caused by cigarette smoking.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Lung cancer
Publisher:   The Australian Lung Foundation
Description:   Lung Cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men and the third most common for women. Lung Cancer is a malignant growth sometimes called a neoplasm, tumour, or malignancy, which arises from the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body causing secondary growths called metastases.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Lung cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Lung cancers are classified according to the main type of cell affected. There are two main types: small cell carcinomas and non-small cell carcinomas.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Lung cancer: some sobering facts
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Lung cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer in Australia.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Lung cancer: fast facts
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about lung cancer: what it is, what causes it, and how it's treated.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Lung cancer: what you need to know
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer in Australia: find out more about it here.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and management of lung cancer
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This evidence based document provides guidelines to assist sound decision making in the prevention, diagnosis and management of lung cancer.
Date:   Mar 2004
Title:   Lung cancer.
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Lung cancer begins as a small tumour of abnormal cells. This tumour (neoplasm) has grown through the wall of the bronchus and into the vessel.
Date:   Aug 2003
Title:   Lung cancer: statistics
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A brief statistical profile of lung cancer.
Date:   Jan 2002
Title:   Lung cancer: what is it?
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world.
Date:   Jan 2002
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