title: Lung cancer.
abstract: Lung cancer needs to be considered in patients with a history of cigarette smoking and/or symptoms such as haemoptysis or non-resolving cough. Radiological investigations are useful in staging, but a tissue diagnosis is necessary to confirm the presence of a tumour. Although early detection and referral are important to achieve the best chance of a cure, primary prevention by smoking cessation is the most important measure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Medicine, Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, QLD.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Sellars
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Zimmerman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy