About Lung Cancer: What Don't You Know About Living with Lung Cancer?

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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Coping Treatment From Lynne Eldridge MD, your Guide to Lung Cancer  Oncologists do a wonderful job of supporting and educating people with lung cancer.  Yet there are only so many hours in a day -- or in an office visit that is.  Topics such as cancer cachexia, while extremely important, tend to be left until, as some would say, "all the signs are there."  What are some of these "lesser discussed" but no less important topics? Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne Cancer Cachexia - Symptoms, Signs, Causes, and Treatments  Cachexia is thought to be responsible for 20% of cancer deaths in the United States.  Many patients -- and physicians -- associate this syndrome with weight loss, but cachexia actually begins before any weight loss occurs.  What symptoms and signs should you be aware of, and how is it treated? Search Related Topics:  cachexia  cancer nutrition  advanced lung cancer Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVC Syndrome)  Roughly 2 to 4% of people with lung cancer experience a set of symptoms which has been labeled SVC syndrome.  What are these symptoms and how is it treated? Search Related Topics:  svc syndrome  lung cancer complications  lung cancer symptoms Cancer and Blood Clots  Far too many people survive cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, only to die from blood clots.  What can you do to lower your risk, and how can you recognize blood clots if they occur? Search Related Topics:  blood clots  lung cancer complications  lung cancer surgery Cancer and Suicide A topic we don't like to talk about - suicide -- is up to 13 times more common among people suffering from cancer - especially lung cancer. It may be some surprise that the time of greatest risk is shortly after diagnosis.  Who is at risk?  What are the warning signs?  Is there anything you can do to lower the risk of suicide in a loved one? Search Related Topics:  suicide  cancer pain  depression Related Searches Lung Cancer And Breast Cancer News Treatment of Cancer Cancer Effects About Cancer Featured Articles Molecular Profiling - Understanding Genetic Testing with Lung Cancer Sexuality During Lung Cancer Treatment Radon - The Number 2 Cause of Lung Cancer Top 10 Lung Cancer Myths Reasons to Quit Smoking with Lung Cancer Finding a Lung Cancer Support Group   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Guide 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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