Lung cancer is a disease caused by the rapid growth and division of cells that make up the lungs. Lung cancer is sometimes called "bronchogenic cancer", or it may be described by its particular histologic type, that is the type of tissue that is diseased. Under normal circumstances, lung cells reproduce in an orderly fashion to maintain tissue health and to repair injuries. However, when growth control is lost and cells divide too much and too fast, a cellular mass - or tumor - is formed. If the tumor is confined to a few cell layers (for example, surface cells) and it does not invade surrounding tissues or organs, it is considered benign. By contrast, if the tumor spreads to surrounding tissues or organs, it is considered malignant, or cancerous. If cancerous cells break away from the original tumor, travel, and grow within other body parts- such as the brain, bone, liver, adrenal glands, the opposite lung, or lymph nodes of the chest or collarbone (clavicle) regions - the process is known as metastasis.
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DR LLOYD IS CURRENTLY SEEING PATIENTS AT KELSEY -SEYBOLD MAIN CAMPUS 2727 WEST HOLCOMBE BLVD THOUGH AUG 25, THEN KELSEY-SEYBOLD CYPRESS CAMPUS 13105 WORHAM CENTER DRIVE BOTH IN HOUSTON.
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RCH MEDICAL RECORDS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO THE KATY CLINIC LOCATION:
21516 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
PHONE: 281-717-4097
GEORGE L DELCLOS, MD HAS RELOCATED HIS PRACTICE TO HIS UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LOCATION :
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES
6410 FANNIN ST, SUITE G100
HOUSTON, TX 77030
PHONE: 713-500-3267
FAX: 713-500-3263
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