Lung Cancer Treatment    • Treatment      Lung tumors can press
on a major blood vessel, the superior vena cava, creating a
medical emergency. Symptoms of this condition include swelling
in the neck and face, difficulty breathing, and coughing.
Bending forward or lying down may make symptoms worse.      Lung
cancer that has spread to other organs can create medical
emergencies, for example, by compressing the spinal cord or
blocking the bowels. Symptoms of spinal cord compression include
back pain and tenderness that feels worse when lying on the back
and a tingling sensation in the back or legs. A spinal cord
compression can cause weakness in the legs, and ultimately
paralysis. It can also cause incontinence. If you experience
abdominal pain and vomiting, you could be experiencing the side
effects of chemotherapy, or you could have a bowel obstruction.
Consult your doctor or go to the emergency room for any of these
problems.      Get prompt medical attention if you have a change
in cough or breathing, or if