Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer pertains to cancer of the lungs. If left untreated the cancer can spread to surrounding tissues. Certain lifestyle choices can increase the likelihood of developing lung cancer such as

smoking

. Symptoms of lung cancer include a persistent cough, difficulty breathing and recurring chest infections such as

bronchitis

. A team of specialists including

respiratory physicians

,

chest surgeons

,

pathologists

,

radiologists

and

oncologists

care for lung cancer patients. Each specialist cares for an aspect of the patients condition to determine the right treatment at each stage of care.