Lung cancer kills more men and women than any other form of cancer. Eight out of 10 lung cancers are due to tobacco smoke. Lung cancers are classified as either small-cell or non-small-cell lung cancers. Read more: Lung Cancer Article
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Lung Cancer: Early Signs, Symptoms, Stages See SlideshowRelated Disease Conditions
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Cough: 19 Tips on How to Stop a Cough
Coughing is a reflex that helps a person clear their airways of irritants. There are many causes of an excessive or severe cough including irritants like cigarette and secondhand smoke, pollution, air fresheners, medications like beta blockers and ACE inhibitors, the common cold, GERD, lung cancer, and heart disease.Natural and home remedies to help cure and soothe a cough include staying hydrated, gargle salt water, use cough drops or lozenges, use herbs and supplements like ginger, mint, licorice, and slippery elm, and don't smoke. Over-the-counter products (OTC)to cure and soothe a cough include cough suppressants and expectorants, and anti-reflux drugs. Prescription drugs that help cure a cough include narcotic medications, antibiotics, inhaled steroids, and anti-reflux drugs like proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, for example, omeprazole (Prilosec), rabeprazole (Aciphex), and pantoprazole (Protonix).
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Swollen Lymph Nodes (Glands)
Lymph nodes help the body's immune system fight infections. Causes of swollen lymph nodes (glands) may include infection (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasites). Symptoms of swollen lymph nodes vary greatly, but may include fever, night sweats, toothache, sore throat, or weight loss. Causes of swollen lymph nodes also vary, but may include cancer, the common cold, mono, chickenox, HIV, and herpes. The treatment of swollen lymph nodes depends upon the cause.
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Cancer
Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and is not contagious. Cancer can be treated through chemotherapy, a treatment of drugs that destroy cancer cells.
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Ascites: Fluid Retention
Ascites (fluid retention) are an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, often caused by liver disease or cirrhosis, cancers, or heart failure. Learn about symptoms, types, and treatment.
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Is Shingles Contagious?
Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Shingles symptoms and signs include skin burning, numbness, and tingling along with a painful red, blistering rash. Shingles is contagious until all of the blisters have crusted over.
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Chest Pain
Chest pain is a common complaint by a patient in the ER. Causes of chest pain include broken or bruised ribs, pleurisy, pneumothorax, shingles, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, angina, heart attack, costochondritis, pericarditis, aorta or aortic dissection, and reflux esophagitis. Diagnosis and treatment of chest pain depends upon the cause and clinical presentation of the patient's chest pain.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring throughout the lungs. Pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by many conditions including chronic inflammatory processes, infections, environmental agents, exposure to ionizing radiation, chronic conditions, and certain medications. Symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and diminished exercise tolerance. Treatment options are dependent on the type of pulmonary fibrosis; lung transplant and/or medications are options.
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Chronic Cough
Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infection, cigarette smoking, GERD, postnasal drip, bronchitis, pneumonia, medications, and less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Chronic cough treatment is based on the cause, but may be soothed natural and home remedies.
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Pregnancy (Week by Week, Trimesters)
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy vary by stage (trimester). The earliest pregnancy symptom is typically a missed period, but others include breast swelling and tenderness, nausea and sometimes vomiting, fatigue, and bloating. Second trimester symptoms include backache, weight gain, itching, and possible stretch marks. Third trimester symptoms are additional weight gain, heartburn, hemorrhoids, swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face, breast tenderness, and trouble sleeping. Eating a healthy diet, getting a moderate amount of exercise, also are recommended for a healthy pregnancy. Information about the week by week growth of your baby in the womb are provided.
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Fatigue and Exhaustion
Fatigue can be described in various ways. Sometimes fatigue is described as feeling a lack of energy and motivation (both mental and physical). The causes of fatigue are generally related to a variety of conditions or diseases, for example, anemia, mono, medications, sleep problems, cancer, anxiety, heart disease, and drug abuse.Treatment of fatigue is generally directed toward the condition or disease that is causing the fatigue.
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Symptoms of 12 Serious Diseases and Health Problems
Learn how to recognize early warning signs and symptoms of serious diseases and health problems, for example, chronic cough, headache, chest pain, nausea, stool color or consistency changes, heartburn, skin moles, anxiety, nightmares, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, delusions, lightheadedness, night sweats, eye problems, confusion, depression, severe pelvic or abdominal pain, unusual vaginal discharge, and nipple changes. The symptoms and signs of serious health problems can be caused by strokes, heart attacks, cancers, reproductive problems in females (for example, cancers, fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and sexually transmitted diseases or STDs), breast problems (for example, breast cancer and non-cancer related diseases), lung diseases (for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, lung cancer, emphysema, and asthma), stomach or digestive diseases (for example, cancers, gallbladder, liver, and pancreatic diseases, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease), bladder problems (for example, urinary incontinence, and kidney infections), skin cancer, muscle and joint problems, emotional problems or mental illness (for example, postpartum depression, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mania, and schizophrenia), and headache disorders (for example, migraines, or "the worst headache of your life), and eating disorders and weight problems (for example, anorexia or bulimia).
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Cancer Risk Factors and Causes
Though it's difficult to say why some people develop cancer while others don't, research shows that certain risk factors increase a person's odds of developing cancer. These risk factors include growing older, family history of cancer, diet, alcohol and tobacco use, and exposure to sunlight, ionizing radiation, certain chemicals, and some viruses and bacteria.
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Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of many conditions including motion sickness, pregnancy, emotional stress, gallbladder disease, and other illnesses. Learn about causes, treatment, and when to be concerned.
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Acute Bronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the airways in the lung. Acute bronchitis is short in duration (10-20 days) in comparison with chronic bronchitis, which lasts for months to years. Causes of acute bronchitis include viruses and bacteria, which means it can be contagious. Acute bronchitis caused by environmental factors such as pollution or cigarette smoke is not contagious. Common symptoms for acute bronchitis include nasal congestion, cough, headache, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue. Acute bronchitis in children also my include runny nose, fever, and chest pain. Treatment for acute bronchitis are OTC pain relievers, cough suppressants (although not recommended in children), and rest. Infrequently antibiotics may be prescribed to treat acute bronchitis.
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Pleural Effusion (Fluid in the Pleural Space)
Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the chest or the lungs. There are two types of pleural effusion, transudate, and exudate. Causes of transudate pleural effusion include congestive heart failure, kidney failure, and cirrhosis. Exudate pleural effusion can be caused by malignancy (cancer) or a lung infection. Typically, transudate pleural effusion is more easily treatable. Symptoms of pleural effusion include chest pain, pain when breathing, difficulty breathing, and cough. Treatment depends on the source or cause of the pleural effusion.
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Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in cells that make up the bones. Primary bone cancer that arises in bone cells is different than metastatic bone cancer, which is cancer that arises in another part of the body and then spreads to the bones. Hereditary and environmental factors likely contribute to the risk of bone cancer. Signs and symptoms of bone cancer may include pain, the presence of a mass or lump, and bone fractures. There are different types of bone cancer (osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, pleomorphic sarcoma, fibrosarcoma). Treatment for bone cancer may include surgical removal of the tumor, chemotherapy, radiation, and/or a stem cell transplant. The prognosis for bone cancer depends on the type of cancer and the extent of spread.
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Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
Pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining around the lungs, is associated with sharp chest pain upon breathing in. Cough, chest tenderness, and shortness of breath are other symptoms associated with pleurisy. Pleurisy pain can be managed with pain medication and by external splinting of the chest wall.
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Hookahs vs. Cigarette Smoking (Addiction and Health Dangers)
A hookah is a water pipe that's used to smoke flavored tobacco like watermelon, licorice, coconut, chocolate, cherry, mint, apple, and cappuccino. The use of this type of tobacco smoking began in ancient India and Persia centuries ago. You can find hookah cafes all over the world, for example, the U.S., France, Russia, Britain, and the Middle East. New forms of electronic hookah are now available. Some people who smoke tobacco think that hookahs are less dangerous to their health because the smoke is filtered through water, but the smoke from hookahs contain the same cancer-causing chemicals that cigarette smoke does. Smoking tobacco via cigarettes or hookah are both dangerous to your health.
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Hypoxia (Hypoxemia)
Hypoxia is a condition in which the normal concentration of oxygen in the blood is not enough for normal life functions. Symptoms of hypoxia and/or hypoxemia may be acute such as fast heart rate, rapid breathing, and shortness of breath; or severe symptoms include confusion, the inability to communicate, coma, and sometimes death. Treatment of hypoxia and/or hypoxemia is to provide supplemental oxygen to the body as soon as possible.
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Depression
Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. The principal types of depression are major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease (also called manic-depressive disease).
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Arsenic Poisoning
Arsenic comes in two forms, inorganic and organic. Organic arsenic poisoning is usually not poisonous to humans; however, inorganic arsenic in large enough amounts can lead to shock and death. Symptoms of arsenic poisoning include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dehydration, dark urine, vertigo, delirium, shock, and death. Treatment for arsenic poisoning includes Hemodialysis and a variety of drugs.
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Tumor Grade
Tumor grade is a system used to classify cancer cells in how likely the tumor is to grow and how abnormal they look under a microscope. Tumor grade is not the same as tumor stage. A biopsy is taken to determine if the tumor is benign (non cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
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Hoarseness
Hoarseness (abnormal deep, harsh, raspy voice) is caused by a variety of conditions in which the larynx (voice box and vocal cords) are irritated or injured. Causes can include vocal strain or other inflammation of the vocal cords by infection or toxins. Treatment of hoarseness depends on the cause.
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung condition caused by smoking tobacco, exposure to secondhand smoke, and/or air pollutants. Conditions that accompany COPD include chronic bronchitis, chronic cough, and emphysema. Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, wheezing, and chronic cough. Treatment of COPD includes GOLD guidelines, smoking cessation, medications, and surgery. The life expectancy of a person with COPD depends on the stage of the disease.
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Smoker's Lung: Pathology Photo Essay
Smoker's lung photo essay is a collection of pictures and microscopic slides of lung disease caused by cigarette smoking. Smoker's lung refers to the diseases and structural abnormalities in the lung caused by cigarette smoking.
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Smoking (How to Quit Smoking)
Smoking is an addiction. More than 430,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from smoking related illnesses. Secondhand smoke or "passive smoke" also harm family members, coworkers, and others around smokers. There are a number of techniques available to assist people who want to quit smoking.
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Lung Anatomy
The lungs are primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood. Eliminating carbon dioxide from the blood is important, because as it builds up in the blood, headaches, drowsiness, coma, and eventually death may occur. The air we breathe in (inhalation) is warmed, humidified, and cleaned by the nose and the lungs.
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Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia)
Dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing, swallowing problems. Dysphagia is due to problems in nerve or muscle control. It is common, for example, after a stroke. Dysphagia compromises nutrition and hydration and may lead to aspiration pneumonia and dehydration.
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Vaping: e-Cigarette and Marijuana Vape Risks
Vaping or e-cigarettes are smokable products that use refillable or replaceable cartridges or containers that contain a liquid composed of nicotine, chemical flavors, and other compounds. The cartridges used during vaping contains nicotine, therefore vaping is addictive. In low doses vaping, can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In higher doses, vaping can cause more serious side effects like popcorn lung, seizures, coma, cancer, and death. The FDA regulates the manufacturing, import, packaging, labeling, advertising, promotion, sale, and distribution of electronic delivery systems like e-cigarettes.
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Hypercalcemia (Elevated Calcium Levels)
Hypercalcemia is a condition in which calcium levels in the blood are elevated. Hypercalcemia is associated with other conditions such as hyperparathyroidism, lung cancer, breast cancer, kidney failure, and elevated levels of vitamin D. Symptoms of hypercalcemia include constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, and kidney stones. Treatment depends on the cause of hypercalcemia.
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Thyroid Cancer
There are four major types of thyroid cancer: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic thyroid cancer. Tumors on the thyroid are referred to as thyroid nodules. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include swollen lymph nodes, pain in the throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and a lump near the Adam's apple. Treatment usually involves chemotherapy, surgery, radioactive iodine, hormone treatment or external radiation and depends upon the type of thyroid cancer, the patient's age, the tumor size, and whether the cancer has metastasized.
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Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome, sometimes referred to as hypercortisolism, is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Symptoms may include obesity, thinning arms and legs, a rounded face, and increased fat around the neck. Some causes of Cushing's syndrome is from taking glucocorticoid hormones such as prednisone for inflammatory diseases. Treatment for Cushing's syndrome depends on the cause.
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Interstitial Lung Disease (Interstitial Pneumonia)
Interstitial lung disease refers to a variety of diseased that thicken the tissue between the lungs' air sacks. Symptoms of interstitial lung disease include shortness of breath, cough, and vascular problems, and their treatment depends on the underlying cause of the tissue thickening. Causes include viruses, bacteria, tobacco smoke, environmental factors, cancer, and heart or kidney failure.
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Can You Survive Metastatic Lung Cancer?
Once cancer spreads to other parts of the body (metastasis), it is much harder to treat, which means metastatic lung cancer typically has a five-year survival rate of seven percent.
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Prolactinoma (Pituitary Tumor)
Prolactinoma is an adenoma (benign tumor) of the pituitary gland. Causes of many prolactinomas are unknown. Symptoms in women include: changes in menstruation and infertility, decreased libido, or painful intercourse due to vaginal dryness. The most common symptom in men is impotence (erectile dysfunction). Treatments for prolactinomas include medication and surgery.
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Small Cell Lung Cancer vs. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) consist of large cell carcinomas, adenocarcinomas, and squamous cell carcinomas. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) usually starts in the bronchi and typically appears in those who smoke. SCLC and NSCLC are staged in different manners, and SCLC tends to metastasize more quickly than NSCLC. Signs and symptoms of NSCLC and SCLC include shortness of breath, coughing up blood, recurring lung infections, and chest pain. Treatment may involve radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.
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What Are the Effects of Secondhand Smoke?
Secondhand smoke can cause illness and disease in nonsmokers. Some of these conditions include lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses such as asthma, SIDS, bronchitis, and pneumonia. The best way to protect yourself and your family from secondhand smoke exposure is to not allow anyone to smoke in the home and to avoid being around smoke when outside the home.
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Can Pancoast Lung Cancer Be Cured?
Pancoast tumors are a rare type of lung cancer that forms at the extreme top of either of the lungs. Due to their location at the top of the lung, there’s a high chance that cancer might attack the adjacent tissue and produce typical symptoms.
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Nicotine
Nicotine is delivered to the brain through smoking, chewing, or sniffing tobacco. Nicotine is an addictive agent. Common names for nicotine products include smokes, cigs, butts, chew, dip, spit, or snuff. Habitual nicotine use leads to many debilitating medical conditions.
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Can a CT Scan Tell if a Lung Nodule Is Cancerous?
No, a computed tomography (CT) scan cannot tell with certainty whether a lung nodule is cancerous. It can only indicate an abnormal spot in the lung that is opaque. This opaque spot may or may not be cancer.
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Six Early Signs of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It may not show its signs and symptoms in its early stages. Signs and symptoms typically appear in the advanced stage of the disease.
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How Long Can You Live With Stage IV Lung Cancer?
While stage IV lung cancer is hard to cure, advancements in cancer treatments may help improve your lifespan and survival rate, depending on your overall state of health.
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Can Lung Cancer Go Away?
Lung cancer can go away if treated in the early stages, especially when the cancer is localized and has not spread to nearby lymph nodes or other sites in the body.
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Radon (A Citizen's Guide to Radon)
Radon is a radioactive gas that has been confirmed to cause cancers. About 21,000 individuals die each year due to radon exposure. Radon can be found in the ground, water supply, and the air you breathe. It is found in schools, homes, offices, and other buildings. You can purchase a Radon Test Kit and have the sample sent to the state radon office. Research has shown that the risk of lung cancer from breathing radon in air is much greater than the risk of stomach cancer from swallowing water with radon in it. The EPA offers a Consumers Guide to Radon Reduction so you can take action to reduce radon levels in your home, school, or office. Scientists are more certain about radon risks than from most other cancer-causing substances.
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Can a Good Immune System Prevent Cancer?
Your immune system is your body's way of fighting off sickness, germs, and infection. Medical research suggests that a strong immune system does protect against cancer.
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Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is common in older individuals and happens when too much antidiuretic hormone releases and causes water retention and a low sodium level. There are several causes of SIADH. Symptoms include seizures, irritability, elevated systolic blood pressure, and hyponatremia, among others. Treatment involves restricting fluids, treating the underlying cause, and taking medications to decrease the antidiuretic hormone's effect on the kidneys.
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Can You Survive ALK Lung Cancer?
Generally, survival rates for ALK-positive lung cancer are better than those of non-small cell lung cancer overall. Furthermore, people with advanced ALK-positive lung cancer usually live for an average of seven years after diagnosis.
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Asbestos (Exposure Dangers, Testing, Symptoms)
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is found in soil and rock. Asbestos exposure occurs when asbestos fibers are disturbed and released into the air then and inhaled. Inhaling asbestos fibers causes three lung diseases; asbestosis, lung cancer, and noncancerous lung disease. In asbestosis, the asbestos fibers scar the lungs. Asbestosis and lung cancer have the same symptoms of cough and shortness of breath.Asbestosis progresses slowly, frequently even 20 to 40 years after asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure include can come from a variety of products, for example, drinking water due to the decay of asbestos cement in water mains and erosion of natural deposits (which increases your risk of developing benign intestinal polyps), insulation, vinyl floor tiles, some paints and patching compounds, oil and coal furnaces and doors, heat-resistant fabrics, and automobiles brakes and clutches. Some uses of asbestos are banned; however, most are not. Examples of products banned from using asbestos are commercial, corrugated, and specialty paper, flooring felt, and artificial fireplace embers that contain asbestos. Examples of products not banned from using asbestos include vinyl flooring, clothing, roof and non-roof coatings, friction materials, and some car components.Cancers of the larynx, throat, kidney, esophagusand gallbladder have been linked to asbestos exposure. Treatment is dependent upon the type of condition related to asbestos exposure.
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What Are the Four Types of Lung Cancer?
The four types of lung cancer are classified by what kind of cells the cancer affects and what the tumor cells look like under a microscope. Lung cancers can be small-cell or non-small cell, further classified as squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma.
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that forms in the chest lining (pleural mesothelioma), abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), and the heart sac (pericardial mesothelioma) in rare cases. Chest pain, shortness of breath, weight loss, and night sweats are symptoms and signs of mesothelioma. Treatment depends upon the stage and type of mesothelioma.
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How Long Will You Live With Stage III Lung Cancer?
The lifespan and survival rate of patients diagnosed with stage III lung cancer depends on the type and subtype of the cancerous tumor.
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What Is the Survival Rate for Stage I Lung Cancer?
Typically, the survival rate for stage I lung cancer is anywhere from 70 to 92 percent, depending on the type. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve the outlook.
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Can You Smoke When You Have Lung Cancer?
Continuing to smoke after the diagnosis or during the treatment of lung cancer is usually not recommended because it may decrease the survival rate and even interfere with the treatment process.
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Cancer Prevention
Certain behavioral, lifestyle, and environmental factors contribute to cancer. Cancer prevention involves modifying these factors to decrease cancer risk. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, and obesity increase the risk of certain cancers. Vaccines, genetic testing, and cancer screening also play a role in cancer prevention.
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Cancer Fatigue
Cancer fatigue is a lack of energy that is caused by cancer or cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, biological therapy, or bone marrow transplantation. Strategies to combat cancer fatigue include scheduling rest, pacing oneself, planning ahead and prioritizing work and activities, eating the right foods, exercising, and practicing proper body mechanics.
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How Do You Place a Double-Lumen Endotracheal Tube?
Double-lumen tubes (DLTs) are the most preferred endotracheal tubes to provide independent ventilation for each lung. Intubation through this tube allows for selective ventilation of only one lung. A DLT is placed by an anesthetist in a series of steps.
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How Aggressive Is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
NSCLC is slow-growing and less aggressive than SCLC, which means the survival rate and lifespan are better compared to other types of lung cancer.
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What Is an EGFR Exon 20 Mutation?
EGFR protein helps cells grow and divide (increase in number). EGFR exon 20 mutations involve a specific site on the EGFR gene called the exon 20 (region on the EGFR gene that contains part of the genetic code required for the formation of EGFR protein).
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What Is the Survival Rate of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
There are two main types of lung cancers, namely, small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC accounts for 85% of all lung cancer cases in the United States. It must be noted that medical science is progressing with leaps and bounds, and treatment for lung cancer must be initiated and maintained despite the stage of diagnosis.
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What Are The Main Causes Of Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer refers to an uncontrolled growth of cells that starts in the lungs. The cells then cluster together to form a tumor that can spread to other sites in the body. Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States (skin cancer being the first and prostate and breast cancer being the second most common cancer in men and women, respectively).
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What Is Lung Cancer Pain Like?
Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is defined as an uncontrolled growth of tumor cells in the lungs. The principal role of the lungs is to allow gaseous exchange between the air and blood and facilitate the availability of oxygen for cellular functions.
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Is There a Screening Test for Lung Cancer?
A screening test is generally performed as a preventative measure to detect a potential health problem or disease in a person who is yet to have signs or symptoms. There is a screening test for lung cancer, however it is only deemed necessary for people at risk for lung cancer.
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How Does Smoking Affect Lung Cancer?
Tobacco smoke is a complex mixture of gaseous and particulate substances, and many of these are potential carcinogens. More than 4000 individual components have been identified in cigarette smoke. Some of these are carcinogens (substances that contribute to the development of cancer), such as benzene and nitrosamines.
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What Is Lung Adenocarcinoma?
Lung adenocarcinoma is a type of non-small lung cancer that forms in the cells that normally secrete lubricating substances such as mucus. This type of lung cancer occurs mainly in current or former smokers.
Treatment & Diagnosis
- Chest X-Ray
- CT Scan vs. MRI
- What Are the Different Types of Mechanical Ventilation?
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan)
- Photodynamic Therapy
- X-Rays
- Alpha-Fetoprotein Blood Test
- CA 125 Ovarian Tumor Marker Blood Test
- How Long Does Lung Cancer Take to Develop?
- What Is the Life Expectancy of Someone With COPD?
- CT Scan (Computerized Tomography)
- Will a Chest X-Ray Show Lung Cancer?
- What are the Risks or Complications of a Bone Marrow Procedure?
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Screening Tests for Cancer
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Why Is Decortication Performed?
- What Are the Main Types of Thoracic Incisions?
- What Is a Bronchoscopy?
- Questions To Ask Before Surgery
- What Is Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection?
- What Is Breath Sound Assessment?
- What Is Endotracheal Intubation Used For?
- Why Is a Transbronchial Biopsy Performed?
- What Is a Bronchovascular Sleeve Resection?
- Brachytherapy
- What Is a Transthoracic Needle Biopsy (TNB)?
- What Is Tracheo-Bronchial Sleeve Resection?
- What Is Usually the First Sign of Lung Cancer?
- What Are Lung Segmentectomy and Limited Pulmonary Resection?
- What Is Medical Thoracoscopy?
- Why Is an Endobronchial Ultrasound Performed?
- Why Is Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Done?
- Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea)
- Weight Loss
- Fatigue, Tiredness, and Lethargy
- Bloody Sputum (Hemoptysis)
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Wheezing
- Shoulder Pain
- Clubbing
- Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
- Lung Cancer
- How to Choose a Doctor
- Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's Appointment
- Advance Medical Directives
- Cancer Treatment: Writing to Heal with Margie Davis
- Doctor: Getting the Most from Your Doctor's Appointment
- Cancer: Living Well Despite with Win Boerckel
- Cancer: Confronting Cancer with Humor
- Cancer Survival and Attitude with Hamilton Jordan
- Cancer Research: Going the Distance
- Lung Cancer Q & A
- Cancer Pain Management with Ann Reiner
- Cancer: The Importance of Joining a Cancer Support Group with Selma Schimmel
- Cancer Patients Need Proper Diet and Exercise
- Smoking FAQs
- Cancer FAQs
- Lung Cancer FAQs
- Abdominal Pain Causes By Location
- Cigar Smoking ... Heart & Lung Disease & Cancer
- Cancer Care in the Elderly
- Coping with a Bad Disease - Community Counts
- Sensitive to Smoke, Lung Cancer Gene
- Shortness of Breath & VP Cheney
- Radon: Test Your Home for Radon
- Biopsy: Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before a Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Signs and Symptoms
- 5 Causes of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers
- Smoking Cessation: FREE Help
- Dana Reeve Dies of Lung Cancer by Dr. Stoppler
- Lung Cancer and Chemotherapy
- Doctors Answer Lung Condition Questions
- What Is the Survival Rate for Lung Cancer Nodules?
- What Is the Di Bella Cancer Cure?
- Should People With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Avoid Smoking?
- Why Does Lung Cancer Spread So Fast?
- Can You Get Lung Cancer After Quitting Smoking?
- Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments
- What Is Bone Cancer?
- Stage IV Lung Cancer With ALK (Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase) Rearrangement
Medications & Supplements
- gefitinib - oral, Iressa
- What Equipment and Medications Are Required for Endotracheal Intubation?
- Dilaudid vs. Fentanyl (Pain Strength Comparison and Side Effects)
- fentanyl patch (Duragesic)
- nicotine patch (Nicoderm CQ, Habitrol)
- Keytruda (pembrolizumab)
- Side Effects of Taxotere (docetaxel)
- Types of Medications for Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Nicorette Gum (nicotine polacrilex, Habitrol)
- Side Effects of Opdivo (nivolumab)
- docetaxel (Taxotere, Docefrez)
- Types of Medications for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Opdivo (nivolumab)
- Tabrecta (capmatinib)
- erlotinib (Tarceva)
- Tagrisso (osimertinib)
- lycopene
- gefitinib (Iressa discontinued in the US)
- Side Effects of Tarceva (erlotinib)
- Rozlytrek (entrectinib)
- Tepmetko (tepotinib)
- Cyramza (ramucirumab)
- atezolizumab (Tecentriq)
- granisetron transdermal system (patch), Sancuso
- Retevmo (selpercatinib)
- Gavreto (pralsetinib)
- Imfinzi (durvalumab)
- Lorbrena (lorlatinib)
- Side Effects of Iressa (gefitinib)
- Side Effects of Pulmozyme (dornase alpha)
- Vizimpro (dacomitinib)
Prevention & Wellness
- Pollution Killed 9 Million People Worldwide in 2019
- Why Do Some Smokers Never Get Lung Cancer?
- Are You Breathing Dirty Air?
- Lung Cancer CT Scans Have Already Saved More Than 10,000 U.S. Lives
- You Don't Have to Be a Smoker to Get Lung Cancer
- Progress on Lung Cancer Drives Overall Decline in U.S. Cancer Deaths
- Lung Cancer Survival Continues to Improve, But Not for All
- White House Announces New Lung Health Program for U.S. Veterans
- Targeted High-Dose Radiation Helps Fight Advanced Lung Cancer
- Treating Depression Could Lengthen Lung Cancer Patients' Lives
- Existing Drugs Could Treat Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
- Newly Approved Drug Fights Lung Cancer Tied to Certain Genes
- Don't Delay Lung Cancer Surgery, Study Suggests
- Volunteer Firefighters Have High Levels of Potentially Toxic Chemicals
- Do You Live in One of America's Unhealthiest Cities for Polluted Air?
- L.A.'s Oil Wells Could Be Harming Citizens' Health
- Nitrogen Dioxide Is Raising Death Rates
- More Americans Would Get Lung Cancer Screening Under New Guidelines
- What Is the Leading Cancer Worldwide? Hint: It's Changed
- U.S. Cancer Death Rates Keep Falling: Report
- What If NYC's Cleaner Pandemic-Era Air Continued?
- Pandemic Closures, Fears Keep Patients From Lung Cancer Screening
- Vaping and Lung Damage in Teens: What's the Real Link?
- Immunotherapy Drug Boosts Survival for Lung Cancer Patients
- Even 'Social Smokers' Up Their Odds of Death From Lung Disease
- Better Treatments Bring Better Survival After Lung Cancer
- Get on the Bus: Lifesaving Lung Screens Hit the Road
- New Guidelines Could Double Number Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening
- Fireworks Release Toxic Metals That Are Bad News for Your Lungs
- Drug Could Boost Survival From Lung Cancer Affecting Non-Smokers
- FDA Approves Retevmo for Certain Lung, Thyroid Cancers
- Juul's Sales Grew Even After Dropping Flavored E-Cigarettes
- Lung Ultrasound to Triage COVID-19 Protocols
- In Nonsmokers, COPD May Up Lung Cancer Risk
- Older Patients With Cancer Especially Vulnerable to Coronavirus
- Global Study Calculates Deadly Toll of Secondhand Smoke
- Minorities Less Likely to Get Recommended Lung Cancer Imaging
- Low-Dose Chest Scans Don't Appear to Harm DNA
- Dirty Air Cuts Millions of Lives Short Worldwide: Study
- Another HIV Hazard: Higher Risk for COPD
- Lung Diseases on the Rise Worldwide
- Vaping Causes DNA Changes Similar to Those in Cancer: Study
- Radiation Treatment Is Hard on the Heart
- Air Pollution Made in One State Can Cause Deaths in Others
- E-Cigarettes Popular Among Recent Quitters: Study
- Rush Limbaugh Has Advanced Lung Cancer
- Study Confirms CT Screenings Can Cut Lung Cancer Deaths
- Imaging Technique Tracks Down Stray Lung Cancer Cells for Surgeons
- Faulty Immune System May Lead to Lung Cancer
- Vape Devices Like Juul 'Reversing' Efforts to Keep Youth From Tobacco: Study
- Progress Against Lung Cancer Fuels Record Drop in U.S. Cancer Deaths
- AHA News: Statins May Do Double Duty on Heart Disease and Cancer
- Switching to Vaping Isn't Quitting Smoking
- Young Cancer Patients Fare Better on Private Insurance
- Obesity May Boost Effectiveness of a Lung Cancer Therapy
- New Studies Show Vaping Illnesses Tapering Off
- FDA Approves Sale of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
- Vaping No Better Than Cigarettes for Your Lungs, Study Suggests
- She Never Smoked -- And Got Lung Cancer in Her 40s
- As Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Rise, CDC Points to Certain Brands as Culprits
- One-Third of Lung Cancer Patients Battle Depression: Study
- Vaping May Have Triggered Lung Illness Typically Only Seen in Metalworkers
- All 50 States Now Reporting Cases of Severe Vaping-Linked Lung Injury
- Graphic Photos Coming to U.S. Cigarette Packs
- Cigarette Smoking Hits All-Time Low
- Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Top 2,100, CDC Says
- Lung Cancer Report Delivers Good, Bad News
- First Double Lung Transplant Performed for Patient With Vaping-Related Illness
- Many Lung Cancer Patients Not Getting Recommended Treatment
- Close to 1,900 Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness, CDC Says
- It May Be Even Tougher for Women to Quit Smoking Than Men
- U.S. Air Quality Declines: Study
- Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Now Top 1,600
- Smokeless Tobacco Snus can be Marketed as Less Risky Than Cigarettes: FDA
- Nasal Swab Could Help Gauge Smokers' Odds for Lung Cancer
- Women With More Aggressive Breast Cancer Face Higher Risk of Other Cancers
- Are Disinfectants Putting Nurses at Risk of COPD?
- Light Smoking Causes More Lung Damage Than Once Suspected: Study
- Mouse Study Suggests Vaping Might Raise Cancer Risk
- Cases of Serious Vaping-Linked Lung Injury Now Top 1,000
- Cyanide Precursor Found in Black Market THC Vape Cartridges
- 'Toxic Fumes' May Be Driving Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses
- Childhood TB Shot May Offer Long-Term Protection from Lung Cancer
- Cab Drivers Breathe in Way Too Much Smog
- Poll Finds Many Young Americans Think Vaping is Safe
- THC-Laced Products May Be to Blame for Majority of Vaping-Linked Illnesses: CDC
- More Than 800 Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Across 46 States, CDC Says
- Hundreds More Cases of Vaping Sickness Likely, U.S. Official Says
- Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Rise to 530 Across 38 States: CDC
- Scientists Find Unsafe Levels of Known Carcinogen in Menthol E-Cigarettes
- Lung Cancer Screening Can Detect Other Smoking Ills
- Are Hookahs Safer Than Cigarettes? Chemical Study Says No Way
- Sixth U.S. Death from Vaping-Related Lung Illness Confirmed
- Paperwork, High Costs Could Mean Worse Survival for Lung Cancer Patients
- First Death Tied to Lung Injury From Vaping Reported in Illinois
- Cases of Lung Injury Tied to Vaping Keep Rising
- Health Tip: Risks of Secondhand Smoke
- Rozlytrek Approved to Treat Tumors With NTRK Gene Fusion
- FDA Proposes Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes
- Heavy Smog as Bad as Pack-a-Day Smoking for Lungs
- Despite Cancer Screening, 'Oldest Old' Have Low Survival Odds: Study
- 14 Hospitalizations in 2 States May be Linked to Vaping
- Facebook, Instagram Cut Alcohol and Tobacco Product Sales and Content
- Some of Most Common, Deadly Cancers Get the Least Research Money
- Tough Rules on E-Cigs Might Push Folks Back to Smoking
- Newer Lung Cancer Screening Saves More Lives
- 8 in 10 Americans Want Less Nicotine in Cigarettes: CDC
- Global Efforts to Cut Smoking Show Mixed Results
- 'Double-Edged Sword': Lung Cancer Radiation Rx May Raise Heart Attack Risk
- U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths Continue to Fall
- Cancer Patients Vaping in Growing Numbers
- Unfiltered Cigarettes Are Most Deadly
- Computers Detect Lung Cancer on Scans as Well as Docs Do
- Injured Lungs Can Be Regenerated for Transplant: Study
- Device Helps Doctors Select Lungs for Transplant
- Chemo Drug Shortages Have Little Effect on Cancer Care: Study
- Medicaid Coverage for Lung Cancer Screening All Over the Map
- Tecentriq Approved for Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AI Takes Aim at Lung Cancer Screening
- Hookah Smoke Can Contain More Toxins Than Cigarettes, Experts Warn
- Could Invasive Lung Cancer Biopsies Be Replaced by Blood Tests?
- One Key Step Can Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking
- State Prisons Need More Smoking-Cessation Programs: Study
- Suicide Risk Rises Following Cancer Diagnosis
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Released From Hospital After Lung Surgery
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Lung Cancer Surgery
- Smokers Who Roll Their Own Less Likely to Quit
- Millions of Americans Still Breathing Secondhand Smoke: Report
- Many Americans Unaware of Promise of Targeted, 'Personalized' Medicine: Poll
- Health Tip: Identifying Lung Cancer Risks For Non Smokers
- The Sooner You Quit Smoking, the Better
- Hookah Pipes Far From Harmless, Study Warns
- Lung Cancer Risk Tied to Common Blood Pressure Drug
- Smoking Seems to Weaken the Immune System: Study
- Cancer Advances Rely on U.S. Funding: Report
- Chemo for Lung Cancer May Trigger Early Menopause, Study Finds
- Clinical Trials Balance Out Urban, Rural Cancer Survival Rates
- Lung Cancer Screening's Downside Not Discussed Enough
- Vaping Shuts Off Immune-Fighting Cells in the Lungs, Lab Study Finds
- For Women Worldwide, Lung Cancers Rise as Breast Cancers Decline
- Vitamin D Deficiency Could Be Lung Disease Risk
- U.S. Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low
- Low-Nicotine E-Cigs May Raise Toxin Risks
- Could a Blood Test Spot Lung Cancer Early?
- Cancer Drug Keytruda a New Weapon Against Advanced Lung Tumors
- Lung Cancer Rate Now Higher in Young Women Than Young Men
- Cinnamon-Flavored E-Cigs May Bring Lung Dangers: Study
- Too Few Smokers Get Lifesaving Lung Cancer Tests
- Men May Gain More From Cancer Immunotherapy
- Millions Try E-Cigarettes, But Many Stop
- More Than 40% of Americans Breathe Dirty Air: Report
- New Drugs May Be Big Advance in Lung Cancer Care
- Cigarette Tax Hike Could Ease Poverty for Millions Worldwide: Study
- More Women Die of Lung Cancer in 2 U.S. 'Hot Spots'
- With E-Cigs, Flavorings May Pose the Greatest Danger
- FDA Takes Aim at Flavored Tobacco
- Teens Often Think E-Cigs, Hookah Pipes Harmless: CDC
- Hookah Smoking Carries a Poisoning Risk
- Ban Menthols to Help Some Smokers Quit
- Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Vapor
- Strong Tobacco Laws May Weed Out Vapers, Too
- Lung Cancer One of Many Reasons Not to Smoke
- Exercise May Help Lung Cancer Surgery Go More Smoothly
- New Treatments Tackling Tough Lung Cancer
- Many Lung Cancer Patients Aren't Getting Best Treatment: Study
- Best Ways to Quit Smoking, Cut Your Lung Cancer Risk
- Clean Air Act May Be Saving More Lives Than Thought
- Local Smoke-Free Laws Tied to Fewer Lung Cancer Cases
- Lung Cancer Drug Targets 'Hidden' HIV in French Patient
- Yoga May Give Lung Cancer Patients, Caregivers a Boost
- Survival Odds Improving for Lung Cancer Patients
- Health Tip: Screening for Lung Cancer
- Radiation and Chemotherapy Together Boost Lung Cancer Survival
- Blacks, Elderly Missing From U.S. Cancer Clinical Trials
- HIV and Smoking a Lethal Combo for the Lungs
- U.S. Cancer Death Rate Continues to Fall
- Could Common Vitamin Supplements Raise Lung Cancer Risk?
- Can a Blood Test Detect a Range of Cancers Earlier?
- Climate Change May Trigger 60,000 More Premature Deaths by 2030
- Gum Disease May Be Linked to Cancer Risk in Older Women
- FDA Looks to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes
- For Holocaust Survivors, Raised Risk of Cancer
- Cancer Deaths Higher in Rural America, CDC Reports
- Big Gap in Cancer Deaths Between Rich, Poor Countries
- Health Tip: Want Healthier Lungs?
- Raise the Smoking Age to 21? Most Kids Fine With That
- Gene-Targeted Drugs Fight Advanced Lung Cancers
- FDA OKs First Cancer Drug by Genetic Type, Not Organ of Origin
- Death Rate Drops for Americans Hospitalized With COPD
- New Drug Approved for All Cancers With Genetic Marker
- Suicide Risk Quadruples After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
- Could 'Safer' Filtered Cigarettes Be More Deadly?
- Study Says Blood-Chromosome Test Predicts Lung Cancer's Return
- Artificial Intelligence May Help Combat TB in Remote Regions
- 4 in 10 Americans Still Breathe Dirty Air
- Could a Daily Vitamin Curb Smog's Effect on the Heart?
- CRISPR: Is It Possible to Remove Disease From DNA?
- Can Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Lower Cancer Death Risk?
- Drug Offers Some Hope for a Deadly Lung Cancer
- Most Americans Favor Larger Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs
- Smokers May Be Prone to Risks From Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Tests May Bring New Wave of Cancer Detection
- Most Cancers Caused by Random DNA Copying Errors
- Blood Test May Spot Lung Cancer's Return, Even Before Scans
- Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Face Risk of Second Cancer: Study
- Nasal Swab Shows Promise in Confirming Lung Cancers
- Prison Time Can Be Deadly … to Health
- Cancer Isn't 'One Size Fits All' for Hispanics
- Too Few Current, Former Smokers Screened for Lung Cancer
- U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Over Three Decades
- Many With Advanced Lung Cancer Don't Get Treatments That Might Help
- U.S. Report Cites the Good and Bad on Marijuana
- Delaying Chemo After Lung Cancer Surgery? Better Late Than Never
- Teens May Not Heed Health Warnings on Cigars
- Immune-Focused Drug Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer
- Cigarettes Aren't Cool, California Teens Say
- Just 1 Cigarette a Day Can Be Deadly: Study
- Worldwide Cancer Rates Up More Than One-Third in Past Decade: Report
- It's Never Too Late to Stop Smoking
- Smoking Plus Diabetes a Very Deadly Mix
- CDC Reveals Top 5 Causes of Death
- Fewer in U.S. Smoke, But Smoking's Death Toll Continues
- Graphic Cigarette Pack Labels May Cut U.S. Smoking Deaths
- Smoking Wreaks Genetic Havoc on Lungs, Study Warns
- U.S. Life Expectancy Lags Behind Other Wealthy Nations
- U.S. Smoking Rates Differ by County, Not Just State
- Secondhand Smoke More Insidious Than Thought
- New Type of Radiation Treatment May Up Survival for Older Lung Cancer Patients
- More Cancer Patients Gaining From Immune-Based Treatments
- Smog May Shorten Lives of Lung Cancer Patients
- Could Statins Help Fight Cancer?
- Second, Unrelated Cancers Strike 1 in 12 Cancer Patients
- Healthy Living Slashes Cancer Risk
- Southern States Lagging in Tough Smoking Bans, CDC Says
- Do Too Many Lung Cancer Patients Miss Out on Surgery?
- Middle-Aged More Often Diagnosed With Late-Stage Lung Cancer
- Better Lung Cancer Survival? There's an App for That
- 15.5 Million Americans Now Surviving Cancer: Report
- 'Precision' Cancer Treatment May Extend Lives
- HIV Patients Less Likely to Get Treatment for Cancer: Study
- Exercise May Cut Risk of 13 Cancers, Study Suggests
- Lung Cancer Surgery Worthwhile for Older Patients
- Radon in the Home May Be Linked to Blood Cancers in Women
- Smog May Boost Risk for Several Cancers
- Drug Shows Promise Against Rare, Aggressive Skin Cancer
- Black Smokers Less Likely to Get Lung Cancer Screening
- Xalkori Approved For Rare Genetic Form of Lung Cancer
- Can Certain 'Poor Carb' Diets Raise Nonsmokers' Lung Cancer Risk?
- For Cancer Patients, Pain May Rise as Finances Dwindle
- U.S. Action on Climate Change Could Save Nearly 300,000 Lives by 2030: Study
- Lung Cancer Survivors May Be Getting Too Many PET Scans
- Weight May Influence Outcomes After Lung Cancer Surgery
- Secondhand Smoke in Hookah Bars May Put Employees at Risk
- Smokers With Pneumonia at Risk for Lung Cancer: Study
- Organ Recipients at Raised Risk of Cancer Death, Study Finds
- Some Steps to Help Protect Yourself From Cancer
- Keytruda May Help Fight Tough-to-Treat Lung Cancer
- Alecensa Approved for Lung Cancer Tied to Gene Mutation
- Opdivo Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer
- Portrazza Approved for Advanced Lung Cancer
- Shorter People Less Likely to Get Lung Transplants
- Lung Cancer Surgery Rates Differ Widely Between States
- High-Risk Lung Cancer Patients May Benefit From Surgery
- VW Emissions Scandal May Cost 60 U.S. Lives, Study Claims
- Keytruda Approved for Leading Form of Lung Cancer
- Study Says Radiation Often Overused in Late-Stage Lung Cancer
- CT Scans for Lung Cancer Turn Up Few False-Positives: Study
- Differences Found in Smokers, Nonsmokers Who Develop Lung Cancer
- New Drug May Give Small Survival Boost to Some With Advanced Lung Cancer
- Lonsurf Approved for Advanced Colon Cancer
- Heating, Cooking Are Top Contributors to Air-Pollution Deaths Worldwide
- Health Tip: Secondhand Smoke Poses Danger
- Nonsmokers Account for Rising Proportion of Lung Cancer Cases, Studies Find
- New Federal Rules Could Shield Workers from Common Lung Toxin
- Scientists Suggest New Way to Predict Lung Cancer Risk
- Lung Cancer Patients Who Quit Smoking Live Longer
- Iressa Approved for Specific Late-Stage Lung Cancer
- Asbestos Found in Kids' Crayons, Toy Kits: Report
- Lung Scans May Help Track Suspicious Masses, Study Says
- Millions of Smokers May Have Undiagnosed Lung Disease
- Smoking Blamed for Half of Deaths From Major Cancers in People Over 35
- Surgery May Boost Survival in Certain Advanced Lung Cancers
- E-Cigarette Users Often Believe Devices Will Help Them Quit Tobacco
- Exercise May Blunt a Woman's Risk of Lung and Breast Cancer: Studies
- Immune-Based Drug Shows Potential Against Another Form of Lung Cancer
- Smoking May Make Return of Lung Cancer More Likely
- Can Statins Help Lower Lung Cancer Death Risk?
- 4 in 10 Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air: Report
- Drugs Show Promise for Some Advanced Lung Cancers
- Income May Affect Survival After Lung Cancer Surgery
- Gene Variation Could Spur Longer Smoking, Earlier Cancer
- Drug Shows Early Promise for Advanced Lung Cancer
- Young Adults Respond to Graphic Cigarette Warnings
- Report Shows Progress in America's War on Cancer
- Midlife Fitness May Be a Real Cancer Fighter for Men
- CDC Launches New Round of Graphic Anti-Smoking Ads
- Opdivo Approval Expanded to Include Lung Cancer
- Cancer Patients Prefer Care That Includes Their Input
- Don't Exclude Cancer Survivors From Lung Cancer Trials, Study Urges
- U.S. Smoking Deaths May Be Underestimated, Study Suggests
- Lung Cancer No. 1 Cancer Killer of Women in Wealthy Nations
- Lung Transplants From Heavy Drinkers Linked to Higher Complication Risk
- Efforts to Curtail Tobacco Use Stalled in 2014, Report Says
- Gene-Based Spit Test Shows Promise in Lung Cancer Detection
- Lung Cancer Drug Opdivo Improves Survival in Trial
- As Altitude Rises, Lung Cancer Rates Seem to Fall
- Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDC
- Rotating Night Shift Work May Raise Risks of Heart Disease, Lung Cancer: Study
- Some Expert Tips to Help Smokers Finally Quit in 2015
- Falling Cancer Death Rate Means 1.5 Million Lives Saved Over 20 Years
- Ebola, Obamacare Top U.S. Health News for 2014
- Cancer Treatment Costs Weigh Heavily on Patients, Study Finds
- Cyramza Approval Expanded to Include Non-Small Lung Cancer
- Cigarettes Cause One-Third of U.S. Cancer Deaths: Report
- Get Ready for the Great American Smokeout
- Medicare to Cover Lung Cancer Screening for Long-Time Smokers
- Cigars Loaded With Harmful Toxins, Study Shows
- Lung Cancer Screening Can Be Cost Effective, Study Reports
- Some Lung Patients Buy Cigarettes Along With Meds at Pharmacies: Study
- Living With a Smoker Like Living in a Polluted City: Study
- Lung Cancer May Lie Dormant for 2 Decades
- Groups Call for Medicare Coverage of Lung Cancer Screening
- The Future of Cancer Detection
- Lung Infections May Hamper Ability to Detect Lung Cancer
- Family Squabbles Can Derail Recovery From Cancer Surgery
- Targeted Drugs Among Successes Against Cancer, Says New Report
- Chest Radiation May Help Fight Some Advanced Lung Cancers: Study
- Common Respiratory Diseases Tied to Lung Cancer Risk
- New Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Approved
- U.S. Lung Cancer Rates Falling Overall, Study Finds
- New Cancer Classification System Might Boost Patient Outcomes
- Prisons That Bar Smoking May Boost Inmates' Health: Study
- One in 10 Cancer Survivors Still Smoke Years Later, Study Finds
- Possible Advance for Some Late-Stage Lung Cancer Patients
- CDC Readies Latest Graphic Anti-Smoking Ads
- Timing of Day's First Cigarette May Influence Lung Cancer Risk
- Breath Test May Spot Lung Cancer
- Obama Moves to Cut Power Plant Emissions
- Experimental Drug May Extend Lung Cancer Survival, Study Suggests
- Number of Cancer Survivors Should Grow to 19 Million in Next Decade: Report
- 1 in 4 Smokers With Gene Defect May Get Lung Cancer
- Abnormal Lung Scan May Be 'Teachable Moment' for Smokers
- Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Seen in Circumcised Blacks: Study
- Pancreatic Cancer Will Be 2nd Deadliest Cancer by 2030: Study
- Dogs May Help Spot Human Prostate Cancers, Study Finds
- Stepped-Up Screening Would Uncover More Lung Cancers, Study Says
- Lung Cancer Not on Many Women's Radar: Survey
- Lung Cancer Surgery May Be Safest at High-Volume Hospitals, Study Finds
- Chemo Might Give Certain Lung Cancer Patients an Edge
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis Takes Toll on Patients' Sex Lives, Experts Say
- Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Drug-Resistant Lung Cancer
- Breath Test May Detect Signs of Lung Cancer: Study
- Radiation Before Surgery May Improve Survival From Rare Lung Cancer
- Much More Must Be Done to Lower Smoking Rates, Experts Say
- U.S. Lung Cancer Rates Continue to Drop: CDC
- Big Cigarette Tax Hikes Might Prevent 200 Million Deaths in a Century
- A Guide to Smoking-Cessation Options
- U.S. Panel Backs Routine Lung CT Scans for Older, Heavy Smokers
- Many Lung Cancer Tumors May Prove Harmless, Study Finds
- Gene Testing May Boost Lung Cancer Survival: Study
- Could Antidepressant Combat Lethal Lung Cancer?
- Protein Found in Blood Might Help Detect Lung Cancer Sooner: Report
- Gene Mutation May Help Predict Lung Cancer Survival in Nonsmokers
- More Evidence Backs Routine CT Scans for Early Lung Cancer Detection
- Discovery May Help Pinpoint Risk of Lung Cancer Returning After Surgery
- Bigger Lungs Improve Odds of Transplant Survival, Study Finds
- U.S. Panel Backs Routine Lung CT Scans for Older, Heavy Smokers
- Menthol May Boost Cigarettes' Addictive Properties: Study
- Plain Brown Cigarette Packs May Help Some Smokers Quit: Study
- Smokers' Cell Damage Exists Even If Tests Miss It, Study Says
- Gilotrif Approved for Late-Stage Lung Cancer
- 2 Million Deaths a Year Could Be Due to Air Pollution: Study
- Quitting Smoking May Boost Diabetes Risk Slightly in Older Women
- New Drug May Help Fight Certain Advanced Lung Cancers
- CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
- Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer
- Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment
- Water Pipe No Safer Than Cigarettes: Study
- Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
- Clinical Trials Helped One Woman's Fight Against Cancer
- Freezing Treatment May Help Destroy Lung Tumors: Study
- Lung Cancer Scares Vary by State, Study Finds
- Study Hints of Links Between HPV and Lung Cancer
- 'Wake-Up' Cigarette May Raise Risk for Lung, Mouth Cancers
- Most Doctors Don't Help Lung Cancer Patients Quit Smoking: Survey
- When Breast Cancer Spreads to Lungs, Surgery May Increase Survival
- Nearly 14 Million Cancer Survivors in U.S.: Report
- Tofu-Rich Diet May Help Women With Lung Cancer Live Longer
- Cigarette 'Relighting' on Rise in Still-Tight Economy
- Q&A: Valerie Harper's Cancer
- Cancer Chemotherapy Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Leukemia
- Which Cancer Tests Do You Really Need?
- Fried Foods May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Says
- Study: Lungs From Heavy Smokers OK for Transplant
- Folic Acid Supplements Don't Affect Cancer Risk, Review Finds
- Women's Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S.
- Cancer Death Rates Drop 20% Over 2 Decades
- U.S. Lung Cancer Deaths Highest for Blacks in Segregated Areas: Study
- Common Heart Drug Might Improve Lung Cancer Survival
- More Evidence That Violent Video Games Help Spur Aggression
- Children of Older Parents With Cancer May Be at Risk, Too
- Existing Breast Cancer Drugs May Help More Women
- Breath Test May Detect Colon Cancer
- Obesity Complicates Lung Cancer Surgery: Study
- New DNA-Based Blood Test May Spot Signs of Cancer
- Colorful Fruits, Vegetables May Be Key to Cancer-Fighting Diet
- Airport Smoking Areas Expose Travelers, Workers to Risk: CDC
- Smokers, Nonsmokers Alike Urged to Learn About Lung Cancer
- Smoking Bans Are on the Rise in Big Cities
- Great American Smokeout Is Thursday
- Scientists Find Gene Differences in Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer
- Gruesome Cigarette Pack Images Sway Smokers, Study Finds
- Anti-Smoking Progress Stalls Among U.S. Adults: Report
- Many Mistakenly Think Radiation Might Cure Terminal Lung Cancer
- Smoking Bans Reduce Hospitalizations: Study
- Smoking Can Cut 10 Years Off a Woman's Life
- Many With Incurable Cancer Think They Can Be Cured
- Big Drop in Colon Cancer Attributed to Colonoscopy
- Abraxane Approved to Treat Advanced Lung Cancer
- Blood Test May Spot Rare Lung Cancer
- Scientists Link Gene to Lower Risk of Lung Cancer
- Supportive Spouse May Extend Cancer Survival
- Wins in War on Cancer Highlighted in New Report
- Cancer-Causing Chemical in Smokeless Tobacco ID'd
- More College Women Smoking Hookahs
- Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
- Serious Mental Illness Tied to Higher Cancer, Injury Risk: Studies
- Study Gives First Evidence That Adult Human Lungs Can Regrow
- Lung Cancer Deaths Rise Among 'Boomer' Women in South
- EPA Proposes New Cuts on Levels of Soot in Air
- Targeted Radiation for Lung Cancer May Carry Risks
- Inactivation of Gene Might Cause Skin Cancer to Spread
- Some Docs Would Order Cancer Screening for Very Sick Elderly
- Use of Smokers' Lungs for Transplant Has Pros, Cons
- Smoking Gene May Reveal Why Some People Smoke More
- Study Ties Secondhand Smoke to Bladder Irritation in Kids
- Screening for Lung Cancer Might Benefit Those at Highest Risk
- Beijing's Olympic Smog Shows Pollution's Effect on Health
- A Little More Education, a Little Longer Life?
- Older Lung Cancer Patients Less Likely to Be Treated
- Screening for Other Health Problems May Aid COPD Survival
- Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
- Warnings on Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From Relapse
- Avastin No Benefit to Older Lung Cancer Patients: Study
- Lung Cancer Screening Might Pay Off, Analysis Shows
- Could Menthol Cigarettes Pose Even Higher Stroke Risk?
- Early Study Finds Some Promise for Lung Cancer Vaccine
- Immune-Based Drug Combo Might Extend Cancer Survival
- Cancer Deaths Continue to Fall
- Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Linked to Lung Disease Years Later
- CDC Launches Graphic Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign
- Dietary Cadmium, Breast Cancer Link?
- Anti-Smoking Efforts Saved 795,000 Lives Over 25 Years: Study
- Many Docs Order Unneeded Lung Cancer Screening Tests: Survey
- Is Cancer Outwitting 'Personalized Medicine'?
- Health Highlights: March 5, 2012
- Radiation After Lung Cancer Surgery Doesn't Help All: Study
- Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study
- Gene Test May Help Determine Early Lung Cancer Survival
- Health Highlights: Jan. 23, 2012
- Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2012
- Researchers Look at Genomes of Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer
- Anti-Estrogen Treatment Shrank Lung Tumors in Mice
- From Bad to Better: U.S. Cancer Rates Continue to Drop
- Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011
- 40 Years On, the Triumphs and Challenges of America's 'War on Cancer'
- Electronic Cigarette Makers Must Prove Safety of Products: Report
- Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in Women
- Microwave Technique Fights Lung Tumors
- Higher Cancer Risk in People With HIV
- Drugs That Control Genes May Treat Lung Cancer
- Cancer Risk Doubles After Organ Transplant, Study Finds
- Vaccine May Help Slow Spread of Lung Cancer
- Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
- New Warning Added to Avastin Label
- Report: Task Force to Recommend Against PSA Test
- Study: Obese People Live as Long as Slimmer People
- Experimental Drug Bests Chemo in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Study
- Cancer Deaths in U.S. Still Dropping
- Smoking Raises Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
- CDC: More States Need to Go 'Smoke-Free'
- FDA Panel Backs Device to Treat Brain Tumors
- Toenail Nicotine Test May Predict Lung Cancer
- Fish Oil Counters Chemotherapy Weight Loss
- Many Patients Don't Take Part in Cancer Studies
- Tamoxifen May Cut Lung Cancer Deaths
- Women Who Smoke May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
- Smoking Raises Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
- Aspirin Cuts Death Rate From Several Common Cancers
- Americans Lack Basic Facts on Lung Cancer
- Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice
- Can Fruits, Veggies Help Ward Off Lung Cancer?
- Cancer Patients Live Longer With Palliative Care
- No Evidence Estrogen Causes Lung Cancer Post-Hysterectomy
- Avastin Largely Safe for Patients With Type of Advanced Lung Cancer
- CDC: More Cancer Screenings Needed to Save Lives
- Tailored Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer?
- Vitamin B6 Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Risk
- Cancer Caregivers Share Patient Stresses
- Exercise Recommended for Cancer Patients
- Pill Shrinks Some Lung Cancers
- Don't Count on Selenium to Prevent Lung Cancer Recurrence
- Researchers Report Treatment Headway Against Lung Cancer
- Study: Shark Cartilage No Help for Cancer
- Post-Chemo Treatment May Boost Lung Cancer Survival
- Vitamin E May Lower Women's Lung Disease Risk
- Hookahs Safer Than Cigarettes? A Pipe Dream
- Tobacco Control Programs Cut Smoking Rates
- Lung Cancer Increase in Women Tied to Genes, Estrogen
- Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Lung Cancer
- Matching Tumor Types to Drugs Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes
- Blacks Hit Hardest by Lung Cancer
- Simple Test May Spot Early Lung Cancer
- Cancer Linked to Other Chronic Illnesses
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