Increased attention needed for cancer risk from silica

Dec. 10, 2013 — A new review highlights new developments in understanding the health effects of silica, and calls for action to re...

What Is Lung Cancer?

When a person is diagnosed with  lung  cancer, it means he has a type of cancer that has begun in his lungs.  Lung  cancer is a leading kil...

Report reveals half of lung cancer patients face care delays, UK

Nearly half (46%) of  lung cancer  patients report experiencing delays at some stage of their care - and only two thirds (64%) say they rec...

Inhibition of antioxidants may be a viable chemotherapeutic option for lung cancer

Many  cancers  have adapted to cope with high levels of immune system-produced free radicals, also referred to as reactive oxygen species, ...

Therapeutic benefits of carbon monoxide for prostate, lung cancer

In recent years, research has suggested that carbon monoxide, the highly toxic gas emitted from auto exhausts and faulty heating systems, c...

Study shows that gene signature identifies high-risk patients with early-stage NSCLC

Researchers have shown that testing for a specific collection of genes in early-stage non-small-cell  lung cancer  (NSCLC) tissue accuratel...

Lung cancer facts

Comment on this Read 1 Comment Share Your Story Lung cancer is the number one cause of  cancer  deaths in both men and women in the U.S....

How common is lung cancer?

Lung cancer is the most common cause of death due to cancer in both men and women throughout the world. Statistics from the American Cancer...

What are the types of lung cancer?

Lung cancers, also known as bronchogenic carcinomas, are broadly classified into two types: small cell lung cancers (SCLC) and non-small ce...

What are lung cancer symptoms and signs?

Symptoms of lung cancer are varied depending upon where and how widespread the tumor is. Warning signs of lung cancer are not always presen...

How is lung cancer diagnosed?

Doctors use a wide range of diagnostic procedures and tests to diagnose lung cancer. These include the following: The  history and physic...