Primary cancer (when cancer started in lungs itself) is rare in less than 40 years old; most common age is over 70 year old.
This cancer can be divided in two types:
Non-small cell lung cancer (common)
Found in non smokers and young adults
Cancers tends to be found in outer regions of the lungs
Small cell lung cancer (rare)
Cancers tend to be aggressive and usually diagnosed at late stage
Lung adenocarcinomas are usually found deep in the lungs, where smoke from a filtered cigarette would settle and usually show symptoms quite late
Squamous cell cancers tend to occur in or near the large airways—the first place exposed to cigarette smoke and normally show symptoms early on.
Carcinoid tumors/Neuroendocrine tumors (rare)
Slow growing tumours that develop in lungs and/or other parts of body i.e. colon and/or liver and/or rectum (carcinoid syndrome) due to hormones being released in the body and are usually diagnosed at a late stage.
Lung cancer spreading to other parts of body:
Eyes:
Sunflower Cataracts – brown, yellow or green petal like appearance of the eye lens.
A H.I.V test should be offered if one has this condition.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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