Lung Cancer information?

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Can anybody help me with my school project? I need information (like addresses and phone#s) on Lung Cancer. Please help me??

Answer 1

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Lung Cancer - Screening & Prevention
There is no established screening test for lung cancer, but several studies are evaluating the use of computed tomography (CT) scans to detect early lung cancer. Lung cancer screening, which is currently not recommended as a standard screening by the American Cancer Society, is only available on such an investigational basis. NYU Medical Center is conducting one of these studies as part of a research program funded by the National Cancer Institute.

NYU researchers are part of a national network of cancer researchers called the Early Detection Research Network. The goal of the lung cancer screening study is to investigate several potential means of detecting lung cancer early, when there is a greater chance of successful treatment. Some research studies have found that spiral CT scanning -- a type of low-dose radiation scan -- may be more effective than chest x-rays for detecting early-stage lung tumors in individuals whose risk of lung cancer is increased because they smoke cigarettes. The screening program involves sputum analysis, pulmonary function testing, a questionnaire, and blood testing (for research purposes), as well as a spiral CT scan of the chest.

This study is open to both men and women who have at least a 20 pack-year history of cigarette smoking (smoking 1 pack/day for 20 years, 2 packs/day for 10 years, etc.), are current or former smokers, and have no prior diagnosis of cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer). Participants in the study must sign an informed consent. The initial visit will take at least 3 hours. People with certain lung abnormalities may be requested to return for follow-up.

For more information about the study, please call 212-263-6103 or 212-263-6126.

The best way to reduce your risk of lung cancer is not to smoke cigarettes. If you don't smoke now, don't ever start. If you do smoke, NYU offers smoking cessation programs to help you to stop. For more information, call 212-263-7007.

Lung Cancer - Diagnosis
The NYU Cancer Institute offers the most sophisticated tools for diagnosing lung cancer, including:

chest x-ray, CT scanning, and magnetic resonance imaging
examination of cells in lung mucus (sputum cytology)
biopsy of tissue suspected to be cancerous, obtained via fiberoptic bronchoscopy or needle aspiration
If your doctor recommends a biopsy (removal of a small amount of tissue and examination for cancer cells), the tissue will be analyzed by NYU's expert pathologists

Lung Cancer - Treatment
If tests show that you have lung cancer, The NYU Cancer Institute offers a variety of treatment options, including:

surgery to remove the tumor and nearby affected tissues
chemotherapy (the administration of drugs to kill cancer cells)
radiation therapy (the delivery of finely focused beams of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors)
Your doctor may recommend one of these approaches, or a combination of them, depending on your type of cancer and the extent of the tumor's growth and spread (the "stage" of the cancer). NYU Cancer Institute physicians can work with your personal physician to assure continuity of care.

Some patients may be able to take advantage of NYU's minimally invasive surgical techniques. For example, video-assisted endoscopic techniques can be used in selected patients to diagnose and stage lung cancers, as well as to remove some smaller bronchial tumors.

NYU physicians are conducting a number of clinical trials of new chemotherapy drugs and other novel treatment approaches for lung cancer. For information on clinical trials that are currently enrolling patients, visit the Clinical Trials section of this site. As part of the National Cancer Institute's Early Detection Research Network, our researchers are also scrutinizing molecular markers of lung cancer for clues that may lead to the development of more effective diagnostic and treatment options

Lung Cancer - Support Services
The NYU Cancer Institute has a dedicated social work program for lung cancer patients and their caregivers, called the Stephen E. Banner Program for Lung Cancer. The Banner Program features a full-time oncology social worker who is available to patients throughout their treatment for individual and family counseling, assistance with entitlements and community referrals, and crisis management. The program also includes community education and a support group that is open to the public. The "Living with Lung Cancer" support group is held weekly at the NYU Cancer Institute for individuals diagnosed with lung cancer.

For information on any of these services, please contact:

Leora Lowenthal, LCSW, OSW
Banner Program for Lung Cancer
NYU Cancer Institute
160 E. 34 St., LL133
New York, NY 10016
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]


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Answer 2

I think Lung Cancer is unlisted so you won't be able to get his address and phone number....



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Answer 3

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Answer 4

i wish i could help. but all i am doing is trying to get points.