Volume 2, Number 4, September 2008

Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Therapy
Dr Carol Min, Dr John Wiggins

There are over 37,000 new cases of lung cancer each year in the UK and it is the most common cancer in males and second most common after breast cancer in females. The role of the multidisciplinary team is essential in the management of these patients and it is important for all members of the team to know the signs to look for and actions to take in cases of suspected lung cancer. This article reviews the current methods of diagnosis and treatments available for lung cancer and the role of the primary healthcare professional.

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