Dr. Ross Camidge explains the different types of treatment options for lung cancer that has spread to the brain including targeted therapy, radiation and surgery. ; Lung cancer survivor, Jodi B., shares her journey from diagnosis to treatment for lung cancer that has spread to the brain. ; Lung cancer survivor, Sharon, shares her journey after being diagnosed with lung cancer that spread to her brain.
Most cancers can spread, or metastasize, to elsewhere in the body. Some cancers are more likely to spread to the brain or spine (collectively called the central nervous system (CNS)), including lung, breast, kidney, colon, melanoma, prostate, ovarian, and thyroid cancers. Metastatic brain tumors affect five times as many patients as do primary malignant brain tumors like glioblastoma. Lung cancer is the leading source of brain metastasis in males, while breast cancer is the leading source for females. ...
If you have late-stage lung cancer, it can spread to your brain. WebMD takes a look at the signs and symptoms of brain metastases.
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