Lung Cancer Information
Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent and harmful forms of cancer in the U.S. Risk factors include smoking (and being exposed to secondary smoke), exposure to radon, asbestos, and other known airborne carcinogens, a family history of lung cancer, and being over the age of 65, among others. See the following articles for more lung cancer information, specifically risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
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Lung cancer is becoming more and more common, but no one is sure exactly what triggers the disease. Find out more about types, stages and treatment.
Lung cancer. It's unclear why some people get it, but smoking, radon exposure, air pollution and asbestos exposure increase your risk for the disease more than age or family history. Tips on how to...
Lung cancer currently has no standard screening test, but methods such as x-rays and CT scans carry associated risks. Find out if you want to get tested.
Lung cancer oftentimes has no initial outward symptoms. But as the disease progresses, there are several signs that indicate the tumor is growing.
Your doctor will likely order a variety of tests if you show signs of lung cancer, but the only definitive one is a biopsy of lung tissue or fluid, which can be obtained in several ways.
Staging lung cancer involves finding out whether the disease has spread, and to what other parts of the body. This helps your doctor determine the best treatment for you as an individual.
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