Another aspect of Lung Cancer is invasion from another source outside of the lungs.

This is referred to as Secondary Lung Cancer

Typically metastases spread to the lungs

Technically almost any type of cancer can “move” to the lungs.

The cancer “arrives” to the lungs by the pulmonary artery

Usually this stage of cancer is very severe

Likely associated cancers could be:
   ·    Kidney
   ·    Skin   (malignant melanoma)
   ·    Colon
   ·    Breasts  or  Breast Cancer
   ·    Cervix  or  Cervical Cancer

   ·    And others

Symptoms
   -    Cough
   -    Difficulty breathing
   -    Fatigue
   -    Loss of weight
   -    * symptoms are often not very specific

Treatment, Imaging, and even labs are important.

Dependence is high on finding the original tumor or neoplasm

Surgical resection of the lung tumor is often required in individuals who can handle surgery.

If more than one tumor is present in the lungs, an increase in difficultly arises with surgical resection.

Palliative care may be appropriate