Secondary Lung Cancer and Its Treatment Pathway

Secondary Lung Cancer

Metastatic lung cancer is distinguished by the migration of cancer cells from the primary site to the other body parts.

Symptoms

Symptoms like shortness of breath, continuous cough, chest ache, and conspicuously ocassionally, unusal weight loss and are frequently observed.

Diagnosis Process

General diagnosis methods are imaging tests, including CT scans, with biopsies that can detect the cancerous cells.

Treatment Options

Treatment may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and integrative care.

Prognosis and Support

The prognosis is very variable depending on the type of primary cancer and general health, including that with supportive care.