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Cancer, Lung

Related Terms

Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Carcinoma of the Lung
Lung Cancer
Lung Carcinoma
Malignant Neoplasm of Bronchus
Malignant Neoplasm of the Trachea
Non-small Lung Cell Carcinoma
NSLCC
SCLC
Small-cell Lung Carcinoma

Differential Diagnoses

Benign tumors of the lung
Bronchitis
Fungal infections of the lung
Lung abscess
Metastatic cancer that has spread to the lung from another organ
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis

Specialists

General Surgeon
Oncologist
Pulmonologist
Radiology Oncologist
Thoracic Surgeon

Comorbid Conditions

Chronic lung disease (emphysema)
Decreased lung function as a result of surgery or radiation therapy

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Factors that may influence length of disability include the type and stage of the disease at initial presentation, any concurrent infections, overall health, type of treatment, and any complications that may result from treatment. In general, chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments extend the length of disability.

Length of disability is also dependent on underlying lung function, which can be assessed by periodic pulmonary function tests.

Medical Codes

	ICD-9-CM:
	162.0 -	Malignant Neoplasm of Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung; Trachea; Cartilage of Trachea; Mucosa of Trachea
	162.2 -	Malignant Neoplasm of Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung; Trachea; Main Bronchus; Carina; Hilus of Lung
	162.3 -	Neoplasm, Upper Lobe, Bronchus or Lung, Malignant
	162.4 -	Neoplasm, Middle Lobe, Bronchus or Lung, Malignant
	162.5 -	Neoplasm, Lower Lobe, Bronchus or Lung, Malignant
	162.8 -	Neoplasm, Other Parts of Bronchus or Lung, Malignant
	162.9 -	Malignant Neoplasm of Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung; Bronchus and Lung, Unspecified
	197.0 -	Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Respiratory and Digestive Systems; Lung, Bronchus
	231.2 -	Carcinoma in Situ of Bronchus and Lung; Carina, Hilus of Lung

Return to Work (Restrictions / Accommodations)

Individuals who have surgery and do not need chemotherapy may resume their previous duties after an appropriate amount of time to recuperate. Individuals on chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment will have periods of absence from the workplace.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor

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