肺癌简介（英文版） .ppt

* Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer What is the goal of my cancer therapy? Is it prolongation of life? Is to control symptoms? Is it palliation? * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer What is a clinical trial and would one be a reasonable treatment option for me? What are the risks and benefits? * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer What is a clinical trial and would one be a reasonable treatment option for me? What are the risks and benefits? * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer Am I ready and willing to participate fully and actively in my treatment plan? Do I know what the potential side effects of therapy are and how best to prevent or manage them? Have I communicated with my physician what ‘quality of life’ means to me? * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer Making decisions about lung cancer and its treatment is never easy. By being informed partnering with your physician health care team, you can improve the quality of your life and may enhance the possibility of your recovery. * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer Making Decisions About Lung Cancer Treatment Questions and Discussion Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer * * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer “What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer Its Treatment” * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer Powerful facts: 177,000 cases annually Lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer-related deaths by far in the U.S. …more than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer Risk Factors: Smoking (90% of all cases) Second-hand smoke (25% of non-smoker cases) Occupational/environmental * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Comprises 85% of all lung cancers Types of NSCLC: Adenocarcinoma (most common) Squamous cell Bronchoalveolar Carcinoma Large Cell Carcinoma Adenosquamous * Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Comprises 15-20% of all lung cancers Spreads more aggressively than NSCLC Is more