Title: Lung Cancer.
General Purpose: To inform.
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the major treatments of Lung
Cancer.
Thesis Statement: The surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the major
treatments for lung cancer.
Introduction: In 2004, to be exact, a Friday when I was eating, I received a call
from my father, who noticed me that my mother had a disease. It was lung
cancer. Lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the
lung. This growth may lead to metastasis, which is the invasion of adjacent tissue
and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are
carcinomas of the lung, derived from epithelial cells. Lung cancer, the most
common cause of cancer-related death in men and women, according with
Mario, is responsible for 1.3 million deaths worldwide annually, as of 2004. The
most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing (including coughing
up blood), and weight loss.
The main types of lung cancer are small cell lung carcinoma and non-small cell
lung carcinoma. The most common cause of lung cancer is long-term exposure
to tobacco smoke
Body
I. Surgery is the preferred treatment for patients with early stage NSCLC.
Unfortunately, 60-80% of all patients who have advanced or metastatic
diseases are not suitable for surgery.
A. People who have NSCLC that has not spread can tolerate
surgery provided they have adequate lung function.
1. A portion of a lobe, a full lobe, or an entire lung may be
removed. The extent of removal depends on the size of
the tumor, its location, and how far it has spread.
2. A technique called cryosurgery is sometimes used for
NSCLC. In cryosurgery, the tumor is frozen, which
destroys it. This treatment is mainly for relief of fatigue.
B. Cure rates for small peripheral cancers are around 80%.
1. Despite complete surgical removal, a large proportion of
patients with early stage cancer have recurrence of
cancer and die from it.
2. Most have problems moving around, coughing, and
breathing deeply.
II. Chemotherapy is used as the only cancer treatment.
A. Chemotherapy overview.
1. Cure cancer.
2. Control cancer.
3. Ease cancer.
B. Types of Chemotherapy Drugs.
1. Some chemotherapy drugs are taken by mouth
2. While others are injected into a vein.
C. Chemotherapy Side Effects.
1. Fatigue and mouth sores.
2. Nausea and vomiting.
3. Decreased blood cell counts.
4. Hair loss and pain.
III. Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells
and shrink tumors.
A. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external
radiation therapy).
1. Radiation following surgery for stages II or III non-small
cell lung cancer may reduce the risk of cancer.
2. Destroy tumors that block the airway but it does not cure
the lung cancer.
B. Radiation may cause side effects.
1. Fatigue is a common side effect.
2. The skin in the treated area may become red, dry,
tender, and itchy.
3. Good skin care is important during radiation therapy,
C. Radiation therapy may be given during your surgery.
1. This procedure, radiation is focused directly on the tumor
during surgery.
2. Affects as little healthy tissue as possible.
Conclusion: Follow-up care after treatment for lung cancer is very important.
Regular checkups make sure that when life gets back to normal, and if the
cancer returns or a new cancer develops, it should be treated as soon as
possible. When patients go in for a check-up they have physical exams, chest x-
rays, or lab tests. If any symptoms appear again notify the doctor right away.
Home nurses are also available. They can teach post-treated patients how to
breath the correct way, which reduces anxiety, so that they can get back on their
feet and get on the road to being themselves again.
Bibliography
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Lung Cancer Outline
Melina Nelson M - Th 12:00m to 1:00pm