Adenocarcinoma is
cancer that begins in the
epithelial
cells, which line certain internal organs
and have glandular (
secretory) properties. Some types of adenocarcinomas include
cancers of the breast, thyroid, colon, stomach, pancreas, and prostate, as
well as certain types of lung cancer.
How serious is Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women and the
incidence continues to grow worldwide. It is responsible for more deaths than
breast and prostate cancer combined.
How is Lung Cancer treated?
Treatment depends on the size, type and stage of the tumor and on your own personal
health. In general, there are three types of treatment used in the management
of lung cancer:
Surgery: Removing the tumor by surgery is the most common form of treatment for
non-small
cell lung cancer, if the cancer has not spread. If the cancer has spread
and surgery is not possible, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are used to control
symptoms by reducing the size of the tumor.
Radiation Therapy: is a general term for the treatment of cancer using x-rays.
It is done by directing high-energy beams at the areas of the lung that need
treatment.
Radiotherapy works by killing cancerous cells and can be used either
on its own or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Improvements in
Radiation Therapy technology involves
Chemotherapy: is the general term for the treatment of cancer using drugs. The
drugs that are used are designed to kill off cancer cells while causing less
damage to normal cells. There are many different types of
chemotherapy
drugswhich can be used on their own or, more commonly, in combinations.
Some dietary factors are also being studied in how they may impact the survivability
of lung cancer. However, no form of nutrition provides for a "proven treatment" for
any cancer. Because of this, diet should be considered an important complementary
aspect to standard therapy, but should not be viewed as an alternative cancer
cure. As a form of complementary care, many case studies have been written showing
improvement to quality of life during standard care. When we consider the typical
diet consumed by people prior to dealing with cancer, a diet of fresh, whole,
unprocessed foods is likely to provide benefit to anyone. If you are dealing
with cancer, consult with your doctor or a trained nutrition professional to
determine what improvements you may make in your diet and support the nourishment
needs of the cells.
