Concept explainers
a.
To explain: The reason why lung is the common site for secondary cancer.
Concept introduction: Lung cancer or lung carcinoma is characterized by the abandoned cellular growth in the lung tissues. By the process of metastasis into the nearby tissue, the growth of the tumor spreads beyond the lungs into the nearby tissues or to other body parts.
b.
To explain: Two systemic signs or symptoms for lung cancer, two local respiratory signs, and two signs that are related to paraneoplastic syndrome.
Concept introduction: Lung cancer or lung carcinoma is characterized by the abandoned cellular growth in the lung tissues. By the process of metastasis into the nearby tissue, the growth of the tumor spreads beyond the lungs into the nearby tissues or to other body parts.
c.
To explain: The reason why the prognosis for lung cancer is poor.
Concept introduction: Lung cancer or lung carcinoma is characterized by the abandoned cellular growth in the lung tissues. By the process of metastasis into the nearby tissue, the growth of the tumor spreads beyond the lungs into the nearby tissues or to other body parts.
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