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What is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
The journey toward complete remission begins with knowing essential information about your disease.
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common form of lung cancer. This malignant (cancerous) disorder begins when cells of the lung become abnormal and grow out of control. As cancer cells continue dividing and conquering healthy cells, they can form into a tumor and spread to other areas of the body.
Although lung cancer is a serious disease, it is NOT a death sentence. Proper treatment is the best defense against it.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
There are three main types of non-small cell lung cancer:
Adenocarcinoma
Starts in cells of the air sacs, which produce mucus and other substances. Adenocarcinoma is the most common lung cancer among smokers, nonsmokers, and people under 45 years old.
Squamous cell (epidermoid) carcinoma
Begins in cells lining the inner airways of the lungs. Approximately a quarter of lung cancers are squamous cell carcinoma.
Large cell (undifferentiated) carcinoma
Large cell carcinoma of the lung grows and spreads quicker than other types. It accounts for about 10 percent of lung cancers.
Signs of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Men and Women
Like other types of lung cancer, symptoms can include:
- Persistent coughing
- Chest pains that worsen when coughing, laughing or taking deep breaths
- Voice changes, such as hoarseness
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Reduced appetite
- Weight loss
- Coughing up blood or mucus
- Weakness and fatigue
- Lasting lung problems, like pneumonia or bronchitis
If lung cancer metastasizes (spreads) to other parts of the body, symptoms may include:
- Recurrent headaches
- Dizziness or coordination problems
- Numbness or weakness in an arm or leg
- Bone pain
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
If you notice changes in the way your body functions or the way you feel, see a doctor as soon as possible.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Causes
Medical researchers and scientists have not discovered the exact cause of lung cancer. However, most people who get it have smoked or have been exposed to secondhand smoke.
Other risk factors for non-small cell lung cancer include exposure to:
- Radon
- Asbestos
- Air pollution
- Mineral and metal dust
- Radiation treatment to the chest or breast
NSCLC can also run in families and develop in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
If you have risk factors for NSCLC, discuss prevention with your physician.
Diagnostics for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Several tests and procedures can help diagnose lung cancer in its early stages, which is key to improving your non-small cell lung cancer prognosis:
- Medical and physical exam
- Imaging tests, such as:
- X-rays
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Sputum cytology
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial ultrasound
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Thoracoscopy
- Mediastinoscopy
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy
Why Choose Us for Alternative Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatments?
Here at New Hope Unlimited, we address lung cancers from three perspectives: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Our evidence-based anti-tumor protocols reverse cancer symptoms, slow down the spread of cancer cells, restart the immune system, and stimulate psychological wellness. With our leading-edge technologies and unmatched expertise in comprehensive care, there is New Hope in beating NSCLC.
Our Approach
Advanced Treatments for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. How common is non-small cell lung cancer?
About 80 to 85 percent of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.2. What type of treatments does New Hope offer?
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