The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system. These organs are sponge-like, cone-shaped, and are located in the chest cavity. The purpose of the lungs are to provide oxygen to the body and to remove carbon dioxide from it.

Lung cancer is a form of cancer that begins with malignant cell growth in the tissues of the lung. Common causes of lung cancer include long term exposure to tobacco smoke, including second hand smoke, asbestos exposure, and air pollution.

Signs and symptoms of lung cancer are largely dependent on the size of the cancer and the invasion of the tissues. Up to 25% of people diagnosed with lung cancer have no early warning signs. Symptoms could include:

• Weight loss
• Shortness of breath / wheezing
• Cough / coughing up blood
• Difficulty swallowing
• Chest pain
• Clubbing nails (deformity of fingernails)

Lung cancer treatment and prognosis will be affected by the stage of cancer at diagnosis. There are various treatment options for lung cancer. Traditional treatments can begin with the removal of part of a lobe, the whole lobe, or the entire lung. Treatment options could also include the use of toxic medicines. Your doctor may suggest:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Radiofrequency ablation (high frequency heat applied to the area of cancer)

Radiation therapy may also be considered an option for some lung cancer patients. Radiation therapy is used in an attempt to destroy cancerous cells and cause a reduction in tumor size. It is most often used for lung cancer that has metastasized. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are often performed simultaneously.

Lung cancer is a very stressful diagnosis and your healthcare team understands this. At Hope4Cancer Institute we will make every effort to keep you up to date and comfortable with your diagnosis, options, and treatment. We work with you to ensure that every aspect of your lung cancer treatment program is successful. The recommendations your healthcare team make to you will be for the most effective alternative treatments.

Individual treatment plans will vary. Hope4Cancer Institute optimizes your lung cancer treatment program by integrating our therapies which could include:

• Sono-Photo-Dynamic Therapy
• Hope4Cancer Therapy - Poly-MVA, Vitamin C, Laetrile (B-17)
• Primed - non toxic cancer agent
• Nutrition Therapy
• Whole Body Detoxification
• Anti/fungal microbial Therapy
• Ozone Therapy
• Support Therapy

Our innovative approach to cancer treatment focuses not only on the disease, but on the patient's mind, body, and spirit.. If you are looking for a lung cancer treatment program that treats more than just your cancer, Hope4Cancer Institute is the place for you. Call us today at 1-619-468-9209. Our patient liaison is waiting to tell you more about our innovative approach to lung cancer treatment.

• 1.3 million deaths worldwide annually
• After diagnosis , 5 year survival rate is 5 - 10%