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2. ALK positive lung cancer - Wikipedia

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   ALK positive lung cancer is a primary malignant lung tumor whose cells contain a characteristic abnormal configuration of DNA wherein, most frequently, the echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like 4 gene is fused to the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene.

3. Lung cancer staging - Wikipedia

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   The diagnosis of lung cancer is based on chest radiograph and computed tomography (CT) scans, and is confirmed by biopsy. Biopsy is usually performed via bronchoscopy or CT-guided biopsy. Treatment and prognosis depend upon the histological type of cancer, the stage , and the patient's performance status .

4. Understanding the Prognosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - AOL

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   The prognosis for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can depend on several factors, including the stage of your disease. Survival rates also vary. ... Survival rates also vary. Skip to main ...

5. Adenocarcinoma of the lung - Wikipedia

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   Adenocarcinoma of the lung is the most common type of lung cancer, and like other forms of lung cancer, it is characterized by distinct cellular and molecular features. [1] It is classified as one of several non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), to distinguish it from small cell lung cancer which has a different behavior and prognosis.

6. 5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives - AOL

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   Early detection is widely seen as key to cancer survival, ... Quitting smoking was found to be the most beneficial prevention strategy overall, credited for averting 3.45 million lung cancer deaths.

7. Freeman Health System highlights lifesaving lung cancer ... - AOL

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   JOPLIN, Mo. — November is a time to bring awareness to the second most common cancer in both men and women. The American Cancer Society says lung cancer accounts for one in five of all cancer ...

8. Acinar adenocarcinoma - Wikipedia

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   Acinar adenocarcinoma of the lung is a highly lethal disease. Overall, the five-year survival rates approximate 16% to 22%. Generally, survival is better in all stages for patients with the acinar (or papillary) pattern than it is in patients with the solid pattern, but considerably worse than those with the bronchioloalveolar pattern.

9. Here Are 15 Celebrities Whose Serious Diagnoses Were ... - AOL

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   The 86-year-old actor shared the sobering news of being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer on December 2. ... The prognosis is very positive since the cancer is at stage 0, meaning treatment will ...