• Mediastinoscopy Medical Test Discusses mediastinoscopy, a surgical procedure used to find problems in the upper chest and lungs. Covers why and how it is done. Looks at risks and how to prepare. Covers normal and abnormal results. Covers what to think about when having a mediastinoscopy.
  • Childhood NUT Carcinoma (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute NUT carcinoma (formerly called midline tract carcinoma) is a very rare and fast-growing type of cancer that can occur in children and adults. It forms in the squamous cells of the respiratory tract or other places along the middle of the body. The respiratory tract is made up of the nose, throat, larynx, trachea...
  • Childhood Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute Mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the thin layer of tissue that covers organs in the chest or abdomen. Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in one or more of the following: Pleura: A thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers...
  • Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test Medical Test Discusses test to help diagnose lung disease, lymphoma, anemia, liver disease, and also to see how well chemotherapy is working during treatment for lymphoma. Looks at possible results.
  • Radon Discusses radon, a tasteless and odorless cancer-causing gas. Covers how to prevent exposure to radon gas. Covers health risks. Discusses radon test kits and what results mean. Offers telephone and website contact info for EPA radon help.
  • Bronchoscopy Medical Test Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway through a thin viewing device called a bronchoscope. During a bronchoscopy, your doctor will examine your throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways. This procedure may be...
  • Thoracentesis Medical Test Thoracentesis (say "thor-uh-sen-TEE-sis") is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This is called the pleural space. The procedure may also be called a "chest tap." It is normal to have a small amount of fluid in the pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of...
  • Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute Malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer that forms in the thin layer of tissue that covers organs in the chest or abdomen. Malignant mesothelioma may be found in one or more of the following: . the pleura, a thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs, the peritoneum, a thin layer of tissue...
  • Sputum Cytology Medical Test Sputum cytology examines a sample of sputum (mucus) under a microscope to determine whether abnormal cells are present. Sputum is not the same as saliva. Sputum is produced in the lungs and in the airways leading to the lungs. Sputum has some normal lung cells in it. Sputum cytology may be done to help detect certain...
  • Cardiopulmonary Syndromes (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute Cardiopulmonary syndromes are conditions of the heart and lung that may be caused by cancer or by other health problems. Five cardiopulmonary syndromes that may be caused by cancer are covered in this summary: Dyspnea (shortness of breath). Chronic cough. Malignant pleural effusion (extra fluid around the lungs caused...

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