Author Archives: Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu

Shortness of Breath: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and How to Relieve It

Shortness of breath is the sensation that breathing is insufficient or difficult and can be [...]

Chronic Cough (Persistent Cough): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Chronic cough is a persistent respiratory symptom that lasts longer than eight weeks and occurs [...]

Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment Options, and Life Expectancy

Stage 4 lung cancer refers to the advanced stage in which the disease has metastasized [...]

Stage 2 Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment Options, Surgery, and Prognosis

Stage 2 lung cancer is the stage in which the tumor has spread beyond the [...]

Can Back Pain Be a Sign of Lung Cancer? Symptoms and Warning Signs

Back pain may be a symptom seen in the early or advanced stages of lung [...]

Stage 3 Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment Options, and Prognosis

Stage three lung cancer is an advanced stage in which the tumor has spread within [...]

Which Doctor Should You See for a Lung Examination? Pulmonology vs. Thoracic Surgery

The department that should generally be consulted for a lung examination is the “Chest Diseases” [...]

Stage 1 Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment Options, Surgery, and Prognosis

Early-stage lung cancer refers to the early stage in which the tumor is confined to [...]

Lung Cancer Surgery: Who Is Eligible, Surgical Options, and Recovery

Lung cancer can be treated surgically depending on its stage and the patient’s overall health [...]

Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma: Symptoms, Stages, Prognosis, and Treatment

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is one of the types of non-small cell lung [...]