LUNG CANCER

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Lung Cancer
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells somewhere in the body. The lungs are the organs that nourish our blood with fresh oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide when we breathe. Put those two together and you have a deadly disease - one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer deaths. read more
Symptoms of lung cancer can be subtle. Smoking and second hand smoke are well known causes of lung cancer but not the only possible ones. A doctor will order specific diagnostic tests to determine whether or not you have lung cancer. The Lung Cancer Learning Center helps you understand what the tests are and what they mean.
Treatment for lung cancer can be complex, so you want to make sure you are in the hands of the right medical specialist. Surgery is usually part of every lung cancer treatment plan. So many new drugs are available today to treat lung cancer. The Lung Cancer Learning Center provides information about chemotherapy and what to expect throughout the stages of treatment and recovery.
Find out if you are in a high risk group for lung cancer and what you can do to prevent this condition. Smoking cessation is the cornerstone of preventing cancer and many other diseases. The Lung Cancer Learning Center offers multimedia information to help you on your journey to smoke free living. Don't lose hope! One in every 6 lung cancers is cured.
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Small Cell Carcinoma of Lung
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing type of lung cancer. It spreads much more quickly than non-small cell...
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Malignant Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon cancerous tumor of the lining of the lung and chest cavity (pleura) or lining of...
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Metastatic Lung Cancer
Metastatic cancer to the lung is cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs. See also: Lung...
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Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. It usually grows and spreads more slowly than...
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In Depth
Understanding Your Diagnosis
How Does My Doctor Know I Have Lung Cancer?
How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Make a Diagnosis of L...
Tests That Help Evaluate Lung Cancer
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Overview
Statistics About Lung Cancer
Am I At Risk for Lung Cancer?
What Can I Do If Im At Risk for Lung Cancer?
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Deciding on Treatment
Your Treatment Options for Lung Cancer
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Lung Cancer
Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Lung Cancer
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Managing Side Effects
Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Lung C...
Managing Your Lung Cancer Symptoms
Struggling to Breathe: A Nurses Tips for Managing Dysp...
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Prevention and Screening
How Can I Prevent Lung Cancer?
Cigarette Smoking and Cancer: Questions and Answers
Smoking Cessation: Question and Answers
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Suggested Reading
The Truth About "Light" Cigarettes: Questions and Answ...
Smoking: Yes, You Can Quit
Its Never Too Late to Quit Smoking
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Advanced Reading
Screening for Lung Cancer
Prevention of Lung Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lung Cancer
In Depth
Multimedia
Images

A normal lung (left) and the lung ...

An x-ray image showing an oval-sha...
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Health Experts
Lung Cancer
Smoking and Lung Cancer
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Tools
Nutrition and Cancer Quiz
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Videos

Lung Cancer Can Occur Even in Non-Smokers

Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer

New Lung Cancer Therapies
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Articles
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HealthMaps
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Kidney Cancer
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Multimedia
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