Symptoms Of A Pancoast Tumor
February 28, 2019
A Pancoast tumor is a variation of lung cancer. The tumor starts at the top left or right lung and goes into the chest wall. Pancoast tumors are also known as superior sulcus tumors. Pancoast syndrome is the term used to describe the specific symptoms that accompany this type of lung cancer. Most Pancoast tumors are diagnosed at the stage in which surgery can be performed after radiation or chemotherapy. The prognosis for Pancoast tumors is also better than other forms of lung cancer. Here are some symptoms to look out for that could indicate the presence of a Pancoast tumor.