An unnamed 76-year-old woman living in England consulted a doctor because of the pain she was experiencing. She said that she first felt pain in her left shoulder, forearm, and elbow a few weeks before seeking medical help, and soon after, the pain shifted to her right side. According to the tests, it was said that the patient had not experienced any trauma that could explain the pain recently, and did not show any signs that would cause life-threatening illness.
THE CANCER WITH NO SYMPTOMS OTHER THAN PAIN WAS EXTREMELY SPREAD
However, a CT scan of the biopsy revealed that he had a deadly form of lung cancer, despite not having the typical lung cancer symptoms such as persistent cough or shortness of breath. The cancer, known as adenocarcinoma, had spread far from his lung, spreading to his spine, ribs, and adrenal gland. The doctors said the cancer had not actually spread to his shoulder, but that the pain was probably caused by one of the cancerous lesions on his spine.
THE PATIENT LOSE LIFE DESPITE THE TREATMENTS
Paramedics said the patient died after just 25 days due to “severe progression of lung adenocarcinoma metastases.” Lung cancer treatment depends on how far the cancer has spread at the time of diagnosis. Treatments may include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. The woman in the case report was hospitalized, given steroids and radiotherapy, and then moved to a nursing home. Despite all the treatments, she died.
DIAGNOSED LATE BECAUSE IT DOESN’T GIVE SYMPTOMS
Doctors said that lung adenocarcinoma is often diagnosed at a very late stage. Therefore, very few people survive because the treatment is given too late to be effective. Many people with the disease do not show typical lung cancer symptoms, meaning that paramedics do not initially consider testing for the disease.
LOWER SURVIVAL
Adenocarcinoma is a common type of lung cancer that starts in mucus-producing gland cells in the lining of your airways. About 40 percent of people who get lung cancer develop adenocarcinoma, and it’s also the most common lung cancer in non-smokers, although most of them are smokers. According to studies, people who have adenocarcinoma cancer have an 8% chance of recovery.
ADENOCARCINOMA SYMPTOMS
- Persistent and severe cough
- expectoration during coughing,
- Bloody sputum accompanying cough,
- hoarseness and wheezing,
- Weakness, loss of appetite and weight
- Chest pain.