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A CASE REPORT ON METASTATIC ADENOCARCINOMA OF LUNG
Pranjali Telange , Dharti Meshram , Indu Alwadkar , Ashish Bhagat , Pratiksha Munjewar
Pages: 2300-2303
Abstract
Background:The maximumcommon type of lung cancer is adenocarcinoma. Cancer of the Lung that has spread to
other parts of the body is referred to as metastatic lung cancer.Around 51%of entirecancer of the lung are metastatic
at the time of diagnosis, and almost two out of every three clients by small cell lung cancer.It develops in smaller
airways, like alveoli, and begins in glandular cells, which exude substances such as mucus.Adenocarcinoma of the
Lung is typically found on the lungs' outer borders.It grows more slowly than other types of lung cancer.
Case presentation: A 45-year-old male got admitted to rural hospital Sawangi Meghe Wardha, Maharashtra, with
experience of dry cough, Fever, weight loss, troubling breathing, and chest painfor 4 days. all necessary
investigations were done such as history collection patient had a bad habit of tobacco chewing and smoking for a 10-
year physical examination in the chest examination shortness of breath, sputum sample showed cancer cells, blood
test, bronchoscopy ChestCT impression a 5mm nodule tumor on the left lower lobe in the lung or thoracic puncture
cytology indicated lung adenocarcinoma. final diagnosed Metastatic lung Adenocarcinoma. the patient received
symptomatic treatment.Anti-angiogenic drugs severity of symptoms minimized. Four cycles of carboplatin and
docetaxel chemotherapy reduced tumor size; nonetheless, it grew again after 5 months, necessitating re-challenge
chemotherapy (RC) with the same medicines.
Results Patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have a dismal prognosis.
Discussion:Actively recurring cytotoxic chemotherapy plus EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment may result in
long-term survival.
Conclusion:Friends, family, and healthcare providers can all assist a person cope with the emotional and practical
problems of living with cancer.In particular, getting support from friends and family, joining a cancer support group,
attending counseling regularly, and discussing symptoms and choices with members of the healthcare team may be
beneficial.
Keywords
Metastasis Lung adenocarcinoma, Anti-angiogenic, Docetaxel,Antineoplastic Agents,Aniline Compounds.