Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the lung tissue. It comprises different types and its behavior varies, so it requires careful medical evaluation to understand each case.
Possible signs: persistent cough, changes in a usual cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain, hoarseness, or weight loss with no apparent cause. In the early stages it may cause no symptoms.
Associated factors: smoking is the most recognized factor, along with exposure to certain substances and family history.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist and the oncologist take part in its evaluation and follow-up, with support from other areas depending on each situation. If you have respiratory symptoms that do not go away, consulting with a professional in time is an important decision for your health.
Data on 465 doctors who treat lung cancer
Specialties that treat lung cancer
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Doctors specialized in lung cancer
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dr. Rocio Velázquez
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dra. María Elena de Fátima Cuevas Pedroza
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
Frequently asked questions
What is lung cancer?
Lung cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the lung tissue. It comprises different types and its behavior varies, so it requires careful medical evaluation to understand each case.
Which doctor treats lung cancer?
Lung Cancer is usually treated by specialists in anatomical pathologist, cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, general surgeon, dermatologist, pediatric endocrinologist, geriatrician, complementary therapist, critical care and intensive care specialist, occupational medicine specialist, general practitioner, internist, pulmonologist, pediatric oncologist, radiologist, radiation therapist, radiation oncologist, nutritionist, oncologist, clinical pathologist.