About Lung Cancer: The H1N1 Flu and Lung Cancer

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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Coping Treatment From Lynne Eldridge MD  If you haven't heard, the H1N1 (swine flu) that caused a pandemic in 2009-2010 is back.  At this time widespread flu activity is being seen in 35 states, and the main strain of flu is H1N1.  If you've had the flu or have received flu shots in the past 4 years it may be less of a problem than it was in 2009, but it's still too early to know.  What should you know about prevention and treatment if you have lung cancer?  Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne The H1N1 Flu and Lung Cancer - Prevention and Treatments  With lung cancer you may be unable to receive a flu vaccine, or if you do, it may not be as effective.  Treatments to lessen the symptoms are available but need to be started within 48 hours of symptoms.  Read more Search Related Topics:  h1n1 flu  bone marrow suppression  breathing problems Lung Cancer That Speads to the Brain  Sadly lung cancer all too often finds a way to travel to the brain in people living with lung cancer -- especially with small cell lung cancer.  What are some common symptoms, how is it diagnosed, and what are some treatments that are used?  Read more Search Related Topics:  metastatic lung cancer  final stage lung cancer  lung cancer treatments What Can You Expect in the Final Stages of Lung Cancer  This is a question I had when my father was dying from cancer, but a question many of us hesitate to ask.  Read more Search Related Topics:  late stage lung cancer  dying  hospice Maintenance Therapy for Lung Cancer  Maintenance therapy -- that is continued treatment for a tumor that hasn't worsened after initial chemotherapy - is a relatively new practice with lung cancer.  When is it used, what medications are used, and who seems to benefit the most from this treatment?  Read more Search Related Topics:  maintenance therapy  chemotherapy  stage 4 lung cancer Related Searches What Is Lung Cancer Stage 4 Lung Cancer Signs of Lung Cancer Treatment of Flu Flu Shots Featured Articles First Steps When You are Diagnosed with Lung Cancer ALK Positive Lung Cancer – Definition and Treatment Coping With Cancer Fatigue Tips For Caregivers of Cancer Patients Cancer Support Groups Malignant Pulmonary Effusions   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Lynne Eldridge MD Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Lung Cancer? Symptoms of Lung Cancer Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Treatment of Lung Cancer Preventing Lung Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement