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(C78.0) Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
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3 390 234 in individuals diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of lung confirmed
417 883 deaths with diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
12% mortality rate associated with the disease secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
Diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of lung is diagnosed Men are 0.43% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
219 527 (12.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
198 356 (11.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease secondary malignant neoplasm of lung - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
Absence or low individual and public risk
Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung - what does this mean
Secondary malignant neoplasm of the lung occurs when cancer cells from another part of the body spread to the lungs. this is often a result of metastatic cancer, when cancer cells travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system and lodge in the lung tissue.
What happens during the disease - secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
Secondary malignant neoplasm of the lung is a cancer that has spread from another part of the body to the lungs. this can occur when cancer cells from the original tumor break away and travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to the lungs. once there, the cells can multiply and form a secondary tumor. this type of cancer can be difficult to treat, as it is often not detected until it is at an advanced stage. treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung - Prevention
The best way to prevent secondary malignant neoplasm of lung is to reduce the risk of developing primary lung cancer by avoiding smoking and other tobacco products, limiting exposure to air pollution, and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine.