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Lung cancer requires expert care. Our multidisciplinary team is here to help.
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About 8 to 9 out of 10 cases of all lung cancers are the non-small cell type. There are 3 sub-types of NSCLC. The cells in these sub-types differ in size,…
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About 10 to 15 percent of all lung cancers are the small cell type. Other names for SCLC are oat cell carcinoma and small cell undifferentiated carcinoma. This…
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Mediastinal tumors are growths that form in the area that separates the lungs. This area contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe (trachea), thymus…
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Lung metastases are cancerous tumors that start somewhere else in the body and spread to the lungs. Metastases to the lung; Metastatic cancer to the lung; Lung…
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A cytology exam of pleural fluid is a laboratory test to detect cancer cells and certain other cells in the fluid from the area that surrounds the lungs. This…
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A solitary pulmonary nodule is a round or oval spot (lesion) in the lung that is seen with a chest x-ray or CT scan. Lung cancer - solitary nodule; Infectious…
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Mediastinoscopy with biopsy is a procedure in which a lighted instrument (mediastinoscope) is inserted in the space in the chest between the lungs…
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Liver metastases refer to cancer that has spread to the liver from somewhere else in the body. Liver metastases are not the same as cancer that starts in the…
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Pleural biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of the pleura. This is the thin tissue that lines the chest cavity and surrounds the lungs. The biopsy is done…
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A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign). Mass; Neoplasm In general, tumors occur when cells…
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A lung needle biopsy is a method to remove a piece of lung tissue for examination. If it is done through the wall of your chest, it is called a transthoracic…
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The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test measures the level of CEA in the blood. CEA is a protein normally found in the tissue of a developing baby in the womb.…
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An open lung biopsy is surgery to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung. The sample is then examined for cancer, infection, or lung disease. Biopsy -…
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Pulmonary aspergilloma is a mass caused by a fungal infection. It usually grows in lung cavities. The infection can also appear in the brain, kidney, or other…
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Osmolality is a test that measures the concentration of all chemical particles found in the fluid part of blood. Osmolality can also be measured with a urine…
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Bronchoscopy is a test to view the airways and diagnose lung disease. It may also be used during the treatment of some lung conditions. Fiberoptic…
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Low blood sodium is a condition in which the sodium level in the blood is lower than normal. The medical name of this condition is hyponatremia. Hyponatremia;…
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Multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT) is a rapid heart rate. It occurs when too many signals (electrical impulses) are sent from the upper heart (atria) to the…
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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. Carcinoma; Malignant tumor Cancer grows out…
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Our exceptional foundation of physicians and state-of-the-art methods, like XVIVO and intensity-modulated radiation therapy, to diagnose and treat complex lung…
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A metastatic brain tumor is cancer that started in another part of the body and has spread to the brain. Brain tumor - metastatic (secondary); Cancer - brain…
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Lung surgery is surgery done to repair or remove lung tissue. There are many common lung surgeries, including: Biopsy of an unknown growth in or around the…
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Many of the people who come to us for treatment options have been newly diagnosed with a brain tumor. Our patients are often referred to us from other…
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As a lung transplant patient at UF Health, you can expect innovative, effective, and compassionate care from a program that sets a national standard for its…
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Mesothelioma is cancer that starts in the cells that line certain parts of the body, especially the chest, belly (abdomen), and heart. The lining formed by…
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. Chest radiography; Serial chest x-ray; X-ray - chest You stand in…
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A lung positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test. It uses a radioactive substance (called a tracer) to look for disease in the lungs such as…
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Kidney cancer is the third most commonly occurring genitourinary cancer in adults. There are approximately 79,000 new kidney cancer cases each year in the…
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The 2nd most common urologic cancer, bladder cancer affects over 82,000 Americans per year. About 25% of those diagnosed are female with around 75% diagnosed…
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Sepsis is an illness or complication in which the body has a severe overwhelming response to infection. This response can induce tissue damage, organ failure…
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A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity. Fluid in the chest; Fluid on the lung; Pleural…
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For patients diagnosed with a large (i.e. > 4 cm) kidney tumor (Figure 1), laparoscopic radical nephrectomy provides patients with a safe and minimally…
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For patients with clinically localized prostate cancer, nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy provides patients with a safe and minimally invasive technique for…
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Pneumonia is a lung infection. It can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This article discusses pneumonia that occurs…
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Adrenal tumors are relatively rare but can cause significant problems including hypertension, excessive sweating, palpitations, weight gain, headaches and…
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For patients diagnosed with a small (i.e. < 4 cm) kidney tumor (4 Figures below), laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy provides patients with a safe…
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Pleural fluid smear is a laboratory test to check for bacteria, fungi, mycobacteria, or abnormal cells in a sample of the fluid that has collected in the…
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For patients diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma of the kidney or ureter (aka urothelial cell carcinoma), laparoscopic and robotic nephroureterectomy…
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If you or a loved one need a heart transplant, it’s reassuring to know that caring experts are ready to support you through the journey.
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Osteosarcoma is a very rare type of cancerous bone tumor that usually develops in teenagers. It often occurs when a teen is growing rapidly. Osteogenic…
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Metastatic pleural tumor is a type of cancer that has spread from another organ to the thin membrane (pleura) surrounding the lungs. Tumor - metastatic pleural…
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Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease that involves inflammation and a skin rash. Polymyositis is a similar inflammatory condition, that also involves muscle…
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A chest CT (computed tomography) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the chest and upper abdomen. Thoracic CT; CT…
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A pulmonary embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs. The most common cause of the blockage is a blood clot. Venous thromboembolism; Lung blood clot;…
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A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to look for disease in the body. A PET…
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a laboratory test to measure the amount of AAT in your blood. The test is also done to check for abnormal forms of AAT. A1AT test…
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SVC obstruction is a narrowing or blockage of the superior vena cava (SVC), which is the second largest vein in the human body. The superior vena cava moves…
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A chest MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnetic fields and radio waves to create pictures of the chest (thoracic…
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Aspergillosis is an infection or allergic response due to the aspergillus fungus. Aspergillus infection Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus called aspergillus.…