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Doctors sometimes refer to these areas as tumours, spots, lesions, nodules or masses. These imaging techniques can provide information beyond what can be seen with a chest X-ray. Imaging can help doctors identify if a suspicious area is cancerous (malignant) and the results will help determine a recommended treatment plan. Imaging tests may include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>CT <\/b><\/span>(computed tomography), also known as a CAT scan, uses <span class=\"s1\">a<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">series<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">of<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">x-rays<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">to<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">make a<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">detailed<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">pictu<\/span><span class=\"s3\">r<\/span><span class=\"s1\">e<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">of<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">the<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">a<\/span><span class=\"s3\">r<\/span><span class=\"s1\">ea of the body under investigation.<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">CT can show tumours that may not be visible on a normal chest X-ray.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><strong>PET<\/strong> (positron emission tomography) is a specialised imaging test where specialised glucose solution is injected into a vein in your arm. Cancer cells take up more of the glucose solution than normal cells do. Tumours appear as \u201chot spots\u201d (bright areas) in the PET scan images.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>MRI <\/b><\/span>(magnetic resonance imaging) creates detailed images of the body using magnetic fields and radio. A MRI scan can help determine whether a tumour has spread beyond its original location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BONE<\/strong> scans use a radioactive substance to look for cancer in the bones. Areas where there may be cancer appear darker in these images.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Biopsies","text":"<p>A biopsy is a procedure that involves removing tissue or \ufb02uid from the suspicious area in the body for testing. The tissue or fluid allows diagnosis of the type of cancer you have. It also provides speci\ufb01c information about your cancer to inform the appropriate course of treatment for you.<\/p>\n<p>There are several types of biopsy procedures to obtain tissue or fluid from the tumour. The decision about which type of biopsy you will have is guided by the location and size of your tumour.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CT-Guided Core Biopsy:<\/strong> is performed in a hospital or radiology clinic. A CT scan will be used to guide the needle through your chest wall and into position. A small piece of tumour can usually be removed with the needle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bronchoscopy: <\/strong>a bronchoscope is a flexible tube with a camera attached. This is passed down your windpipe into your lungs. This allows a doctor to take a needle biopsy of the tumour. During this procedure, a doctor can also perform \u201cbrushings\u201d and \u201cwashing\u201d. Brushing uses a brush-like instrument to remove cells from the lungs. Washing consists of injecting fluid into the lungs and then withdrawing the fluid for testing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound biopsy)<\/strong> \u2013 is performed during bronchoscopy with an ultrasound probe attached to the video camera. This helps to locate very small areas seen on scans or xrays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical Biopsies:<\/strong> there are a range of different surgical biopsy approaches. 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You may have many questions and may not know where to begin or what questions to ask. Try to get as much information about your cancer diagnosis as you can in order to make decisions with your doctor about your care. Write down your questions and concerns beforehand and bring them with you to your doctor\u2019s appointment. We recommend you have a family member or friend with you at your appointment to support you and hear what is being discussed.<\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_static","heading":"","view_more_link":"","posts":[{"ID":5016,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-02-11 11:12:38","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-11 01:12:38","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When you are told you have a diagnosis of lung cancer it is a very difficult time. 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The checklist covers questions ranging from diagnosis, treatment options and support services available.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gathering the answers to these questions will help increase your knowledge and ability to search further for accurate information. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can print off this checklist, to take to your appointment and discuss with your specialist. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information and support about lung cancer you can access our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/conditions\/lung-cancer\/overview\/\">website<\/a> or contact our Information and Support Centre on <a href=\"tel:1800654301\">1800 654 301<\/a> to connect with our Lung Cancer Support Nurse telephone service.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Questions to ask your lung cancer specialist","post_excerpt":"This resource lists questions to ask your lung cancer specialist to help you understand your diagnosis and treatment plan.\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"questions-to-ask-your-lung-cancer-specialist","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-17 15:41:21","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-17 05:41:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=5016","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":316,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-05 13:53:34","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-05 03:53:34","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pathway resource provides insight as to what you may come across in your cancer journey. It takes you through the following topics:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Specialist appointment<\/li><li>Diagnosis and staging<\/li><li>Smoking<\/li><li>Multi-disciplinary team care<\/li><li>Treatment and monitoring<ul><li>Immunotherapy<\/li><li>Chemotherapy<\/li><li>Radiotherapy<\/li><li>Surgery<\/li><li>Clinical trials<\/li><li>Targeted therapies<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>o Supportive and palliative care<\/li><li>Follow up<\/li><li>Survivorship<\/li><li>Disease recurrence<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information about Lung Cancer visit our<a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/conditions\/lung-cancer\/overview\/\"> website<\/a>. For information and support and access to our Lung Cancer Nurse contact our Information and Support Centre on<a href=\"Tel: 1800 654 301\"> 1800 654 301.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Your pathway through lung cancer care","post_excerpt":"This pathway shows people diagnosed with lung cancer what to expect throughout their journey. \n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"your-pathway-through-lung-cancer-care","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 11:38:25","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 01:38:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=316","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":406,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-06 08:10:53","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-05 22:10:53","post_content":"In 2013 at the age of 61, I was diagnosed with lung cancer out of the blue after having a CT scan on my neck and upper back for ongoing nerve pain. The CT scan showed the cause of my nerve pain, but it also unexpectedly showed a 3cm mass at the top of my right lung. \u00a0I had not experienced any symptoms at all.\r\n<blockquote>I'm a never-smoker. It was a complete surprise. That seems to be a very common story.<\/blockquote>\r\nA core needle biopsy showed it was adenocarcinoma. Surgery followed quickly - a right upper lobectomy, removing the top lobe of my lung. The hope was it was at an early stage (IIa I think) and removing that part of my lung may result in a cure. It wasn't to be. Pathology from surgery showed it had spread to the lung lining (pleura). That meant chemotherapy for 12 weeks. \u00a0The aim was still for a cure, and with chemo I was told the stats on surviving five years was 65-70 per cent (not bad but not great).\r\n\r\nSome people don\u2019t have many problems with side effects of chemo. Some do. I had a really bad time the whole week after that first treatment. I could barely eat or drink. They said to phone the chemo ward (during business hours) if I had nausea. I didn't have nausea. I just couldn't eat or drink much as my stomach felt very hard and full. Apparently that was meant to be known as nausea. I lost 4kg in that first week and my chemo dosage was reduced, plus I had to come back to the chemo ward three days after each treatment to get a drip with saline fluid to rehydrate me. It was a bit easier after that.\r\n\r\nSpeak up if you have problems during treatment. Your symptoms might not perfectly match those they tell you to look out for, and they will be able to help you. If I had known how bad I would feel, and that it was not normal, I would have spoken up earlier and I'm sure it would have been an easier journey.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ShineALight2016-DSC03845-1200w.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/>\r\n\r\nOne month after chemo ended, I became increasingly short of breath - my right lung space was filled with fluid. What followed were two thoracentesis (drainage) procedures over the next two months, but it filled up again. It was decided I needed a pleurodesis surgery. That surgery is a pretty serious thing and knocks you around a bit (but no more than the original lobectomy surgery), but it worked - I could breathe properly again.\r\n<blockquote>I quickly felt the stigma of lung cancer.<\/blockquote>\r\nEvery single person I told I had lung cancer immediately asked me, \u201cwere you a smoker?\u201d\u00a0 Not one person just said \u201coh no, I\u2019m so sorry to hear that\u201d. It was always \u201cdid you smoke?\u201d I know how bad that made me feel, it must be so much worse for someone who has a smoking history.\r\n<blockquote>This lack of compassion adds greatly to the sense of isolation we feel.<\/blockquote>\r\nIt\u2019s just cruel to not respond with kindness to someone who tells you they have cancer \u2013 very cruel.\u00a0 I eventually learned to always say, \u201cI have lung cancer, but I never smoked\u201d. Even then, I\u2019ve found most people still do not respond with kindness; mostly they give me a look of doubt. They don\u2019t seem to believe me that never-smokers also get lung cancer, and in large numbers too. I now use it as an opportunity to educate people.\r\n\r\nIn late 2014, 12 months after chemo ended, my routine review by PET\/CT scan showed an enlarged lymph node in the centre of my chest. That dreaded word: recurrence. This news was given over the phone by my medical oncologist who said they were referring me to a radiation oncologist at a different hospital for radiation treatment. My oncologist didn't offer for me to come in and talk it through, so I had to ring the office and make an appointment for the following week. That was a tough wait. \u00a0I was given the bare facts, but no support or encouragement. I was gutted. I found the first week of radiation treatment overwhelming \u2013 many tears flowed. But after that it became a routine and went smoothly, with very itchy patches of skin and fatigue being the only side effects.\r\n<blockquote>If you can, always take someone with you for support. You shouldn\u2019t have to do this alone.<\/blockquote>\r\nUp until then I was being treated in the private system.. During all of this, there was no-one I could call if I had queries, apart from the medical oncologist's secretary who was very nice and would pass messages on and I would await an answer. Answers were usually short - yes\/no\/make an appointment. Very little information really. I must say that most of the information I had, I obtained myself from the web.\r\n\r\nI began to think: isn't there something better than this? What about the well organised \"clinic\" setups they have for breast cancer? They combine all areas of medical support, and wrap that around the patient. They are well funded, and very good at it. Surely for something like lung cancer, which is by far the biggest cancer killer, there would be something better than just being passed from one private doctor to another. I rang the Cancer Council and then Lung Foundation Australia. Answer: Yes, there were several \"clinics\" in Brisbane for lung cancer however at that time they were in public hospitals. They are called Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT). I was told each MDT can include a variety of professions such as medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, cancer care nurses, clinical trial nurses, dietician, physiotherapist, psychologist, social worker etc - a coordinated team approach. All of those services are available to you. If you have a question between appointments you can call the cancer care coordinator and she will seek out the information for you, or arrange an appointment. I thought hallelujah, this is what I need.\r\n\r\nSo I got up the courage to ask my oncologist to refer me to a specialist in lung cancer treatment, for a second opinion. I was referred to a specialist at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH). I was impressed with his knowledge and manner. I now see him in the public hospital system as a private patient. Having switched from private to public, I now have the MDT available to me if needed and it\u2019s all arranged by the cancer care coordinator \u2013 a real blessing.\r\n\r\nAt around this time I was forced to resign from my job due to the ongoing health issues \u2013 so no more income. Luckily for me, being treated in the public hospital system also means no more huge out-of-pocket costs that were associated with some of my private medical care.\r\n\r\nDon't be afraid to ask for a second medical opinion. In fact, I think it is an essential. If nothing else it may give you extra confidence with the doctor you are already dealing with. Most important though is to quickly get yourself under the care of a MDT specialising in lung cancer.\r\n\r\nThen in June 2015, my CT scan showed another recurrence and spread. It had come back with a vengeance. \u00a0And my lung was again filled with fluid so another pleurodesis surgery followed, and then on to medical oncology treatment.\r\n\r\nMy treatment now is via a type of chemo called targeted therapies. These drugs target specific genetic mutations that can underlie a particular cancer. Not everyone has them. In my case, I have an EGFR mutation. My new medical oncologist recommended a clinical trial to me. I started the trial over two years ago. I responded very well, and I had very quick improvement. More than two years on I am still here and feeling well thanks to the trial drug, with relatively minor side effects, and my CT scans now show the tumours are too small to measure. Those words are as good as it gets, yay! It doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m cured. I\u2019m always mindful that these targeted therapies inevitably stop working due to resistance, and then the cancer comes back. I\u2019m hoping that won\u2019t happen for quite a while, and by then there may be a new drug treatment available to keep things under control a bit longer.\r\n\r\nI have now become a lung cancer advocate working towards better treatment for lung cancer patients; more support; more compassion; and more funding for clinical trials. It\u2019s my way of finding some meaning and purpose in having this awful disease.\r\n\r\nI have created a closed Facebook group called \u201cEGFR Lung Cancer\u201d for Australian patients living with non small lung cancer with EGFR mutation. To join the group, please go to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/EGFRLungCancer\/ then click on the \u201cJoin Group\u201d button.\r\n<h4>Sharing your personal experience with lung disease is a compelling and inspiring way for others to learn about and cope with their diagnosis. Your story may also encourage people to identify and act on symptoms they are experiencing, which may otherwise have been ignored.<\/h4>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/get-involved\/how-you-can-help\/share-your-story\/\">Share your story, here<\/a>.<\/h4>","post_title":"Marilyn's story","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marilyns-story","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-10-18 15:21:36","post_modified_gmt":"2018-10-18 05:21:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=story&#038;p=406","menu_order":0,"post_type":"story","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"lead_in_text","heading":"Types ","copy":"There are two main types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which is more common.","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"image","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":{"ID":2904,"id":2904,"title":"Young scientist looking through a microscope in a laboratory. 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Mesothelioma that originates in the lungs grows in the pleura which is the outer lining of the lungs.<\/p>\n<p>Small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer behave differently and as such they are treated differently. It is important to have as much information as possible about your individual lung cancer. To understand what type of lung cancer you have, samples of the tumour taken from a biopsy of tissue or fluid from your lungs will be tested by a pathologist.<\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"","display_settings":"none","accordion":[{"letter":"","title":" Non-small cell lung cancer ","text":"<p>Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for about 85% of all lung cancers. There are several sub-types of NSCLC but the most commonly diagnosed are:<\/p>\n<h5>Adenocarcinoma<\/h5>\n<p>Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer, in men and women, regardless of their age. It is usually found near the edge of the lung. It can develop in the chest lining causing fluid to form in the chest cavity. This type of NSCLC tends to grow more slowly than other lung cancers and has a greater chance of being found before it has spread (or metastasised) to other body organs.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Squamous cell carcinoma<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Squamous cell carcinoma can develop in the mucous membrane that lines the bronchial tubes. Coughing up blood is a common sign of squamous cell NSCLC.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Large cell undifferentiated carcinoma<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>This is a rare sub-type of NSCLC. Large cell undifferentiated carcinoma often begins in the central part of the lungs. It is known to grow and spread quickly into nearby lymph nodes as well as other organs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowing<\/strong><strong> the subtype of NSCLC allows the healthcare team to identify the best treatment options.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">NSCLC is not the same in every person. Recently, the complexity of lung cancer has been identified through genome research. The different sub-types of NSCLC lung cancer can be grouped according to the type of DNA damage that causes the lung cancer. This type of genetic or molecular testing can help doctors identify if your lung cancer can be treated by medicines that target these DNA changes.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Small cell lung cancer","text":"<p>Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for around 15% of all lung cancers. Small cell lung cancer usually starts in the bronchi in the centre of the chest, although about 5% of the time it is found in the periphery of the lungs. Small cell lung cancer is a type of neuroendocrine tumour (ref <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lungevity.org\/for-patients-caregivers\/lung-cancer-101\/types-of-lung-cancer\">Lungevity<\/a>), which means that the neuroendocrine cells that form part of the lining of the airways experience uncontrolled growth and multiply.<\/p>\n<p>Small cell lung cancer behaves very differently to non-small cell lung cancer. It is aggressive; it grows very quickly and spreads via the bloodstream to lymph nodes and other organs such as the brain early in the disease. It is quite common for tumour deposits to be found in other organs at the time of diagnosis. Due to the early spread of small cell lung cancer, surgery is not an option. Chemotherapy with or without \u00a0radiotherapy is used as treatment.<\/p>\n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_content","heading":"Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse","copy":"The Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse provides a telephone-based service for patients, their families and carers at any stage of their lung cancer journey. 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In this resource the following topics are discussed: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>What is genetic testing? <\/li><li>Why genetic testing is important? <\/li><li>What happens if a mutation is found? <\/li><li>What is targeted therapy? <\/li><li>Are there side effects with targeted therapy? <\/li><li>What if there is no genetic mutation or suitable targeted therapies? <\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information or to engage with our Lung Cancer Support Nurse service you can contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"tel:1800 654 301\">1800 654 301<\/a> (option 3) or fill out our form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4810353\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Genetic testing and targeted therapy","post_excerpt":"This resource provides an overview of genetic testing and targeted therapy in lung cancer. 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