Lung Cancer
17 Articles & Excerpts
Radon: Health Effects
by Health Canada
Exposure to high levels of radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer. This relationship has prompted concern that radon levels in some Canadian homes may pose a health risk.
Lung Cancer: The Risks of Smoking, Warning Signs
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
You have undoubtedly heard the warnings: if you smoke cigarettes, stop now, and if you don't smoke, don't start. Why? Because cigarette smoke is made up of over 4,000 chemicals, including 43 known to cause cancer. According to the American Cancer Society,
Lung Cancer Treatment
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
About 75 percent of lung cancer cases are categorized as non-small cell lung cancer, and the other 25 percent are small cell lung cancer. Lung cancer can multiply quickly and form large tumors, which sometimes spread to lymph nodes and other organs.
Lung Cancer: Detection
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Though lung tumors kill more people than any other cancer, survival rates have improved, and new tools are helping doctors find the disease when treatment has the best chance for success.
Treatment for Lung Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Surgery for lung cancer is a major operation. After lung surgery, air and fluid tend to collect in the chest. Patients often need help turning over, coughing, and breathing deeply. These activities are important for recovery because they help expand
Understanding Lung Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Nonsmall cell lung cancer is more common than small cell lung cancer, and it generally grows and spreads more slowly. There are three main types of non-small cell lung cancer. They are named for the type of cells in which the cancer develops: squamous
Small Cell Lung Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. There are three types of small cell lung cancer. These three types include many different types of cells.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer : Treatment Options
by National Cancer Institute
There are different types of treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Different types of treatments are available for patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment)
Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the lungs or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Non-small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. There are two main types of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.
Malignant Mesothelioma
by National Cancer Institute
Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs) or the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and covers most
Lung Cancer Prevention
by National Cancer Institute
Lung cancer may spread to the lymph nodes or other tissues in the chest (including the other lung). In many cases, lung cancer may also spread to other organs of the body, such as the bones, brain, or liver.
Motexafin Gadolinium Slows Brain Damage from Lung Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often spreads (metastasizes) to the brain. Brain metastases are associated with a poor prognosis and can greatly decrease patients' quality of life. Whole-brain radiation therapy is currently the standard treatment
Lung Cancer Screening
by National Cancer Institute
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common nonskin cancer in the United States. Tobacco smoking is the most important risk factor for lung cancer.
Lung and Bronchus Cancer: Racial and Ethnic Patterns
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer of the lung and bronchus (hereafter, lung cancer) is the second most common cancer among both men and women and is the leading cause of cancer death in both sexes. Among men, age-adjusted lung cancer incidence rates (per 100,000) range
Elderly Benefit From Chemotherapy for Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Elderly patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who received chemotherapy following surgery lived longer than those who'd had surgery alone, without an increase in treatment-related toxicity or hospitalization.
Cisplatin Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Combined data from five large randomized clinical trials confirmed that cisplatin-based chemotherapy extends survival for patients with stage II or stage III non-small cell lung cancer.
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