Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent and harmful forms of cancer in the United States. Lung cancer symptoms include a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and constant chest pain, among others. Lung cancer treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy or a combination of these. To learn more about lung cancer facts, including lung cancer survival rates, read more about the disease and recent research findings here.
Biomarkers, or molecules that indicate an abnormal process is taking place in the body, are key to a new lung cancer study seeking to link drug effectiveness with a biomarker in hopes of developing more individualized treatment regimens.
With stories from lung cancer patients and their friends, families and health care professionals, this book offers comforting ways to interact for quality of life while also providing factual information.
Book Review: Voices of Lung Cancer: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength
A thorough discussion by two world-famous experts on lung cancer, this book is complete with Q and A, myth vs. fact and other easy-to-read sections.
Lung cancer information is presented in a comprehensive and interesting format in this book by a pair of experts who have included definitions, myths/facts, questions and answers and a host of other content.
Check out our Lung Cancer Core Knowledge Section
Articles
Smoking, Disability, and Cancer: Break the Link
People with disabilities smoke at a much greater rate than the general population, and that puts them at additional risk for a host of cancers, including lung cancer. How can you beat the odds and...
Certain Fruits and Vegetables Found to Combat Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a devastating disease that can leave you feeling powerless. Fight back the natural way with fruits and vegetables that naturally suppress the disease.
Lung Cancer Risk Reduced with Certain Fruits and Vegetables
Does an apple a day keep lung cancer away? Quite possibly, according to a recent UCLA study on the effect of flavonoids on one of the most common cancers for people with disabilities.
