| Centennial Medical Plaza | 6 Mins |
| The Medical Center of Aurora - South | 16 Mins |
| North Suburban Medical Center | 35 Mins |
| Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center | 1 Mins |
| Rose Medical Center | 6 Mins |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | 8 Mins |
| Swedish Medical Center | 30 Mins |
| Swedish Southwest ER | 17 Mins |
Your doctor will discuss your medical history, including any symptoms, history of smoking, exposure to environmental and occupational substances, and family history of cancer. If lung cancer is suspected, you may have the following diagnositc procedures:
The treatment and management of lung cancer will depend on the type of cancer, the stage, and your general health. Treatments are often used in combination. The goal is to eliminate the cancer and/or control symptoms. Lung Cancer Treatments include:
Lung cancer occurs when cells in the lung divide without control or order. Normally, cells divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms, called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant tumors, which can invade nearby tissues and can spread to other parts of the body. A benign tumor does not invade or spread.
