A pulmonologist discusses what lung cancer screening entails and who can benefit from it. Plus the pros and cons of this cancer screening.
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Yes, You Can Still Get Lung Cancer If You Don’t Smoke
Can you still get lung cancer even if you’re a non-smoker? Our expert discusses what you need to know.
Why Lung Cancer Doesn’t Have to Be the Deadliest Cancer
Why is lung cancer so deadly? Our expert explains.
Is Targeted Radiation Therapy Best for Your Early-Stage Lung Cancer?
It used to be that if you had early-stage lung cancer, but were too ill or frail for surgery, you had few options. Learn how targeted radiation therapy is saving lives.
Life After Lobectomy: 6 Steps to a Smooth Recovery After Lung Cancer Surgery
Returning to regular life at home after lung cancer surgery can be daunting. Expedite your lobectomy recovery with these helpful hints from a thoracic surgeon.
Innovative Coil Procedure Could Help Doctors Treat Lung Cancer Sooner
CT screening for lung cancer is helping doctors catch it earlier. Now a new microcoil technique could allow them to treat those patients sooner, too.
Do I Need Lung Cancer Screening If I’ve Quit Smoking?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, The Short Answer. Pulmonary medicine expert Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, explains whether ex-smokers need annual lung cancer scans.
Is Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung Cancer Best for You?
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery is often less painful and offers a shorter recovery time for early-stage lung cancer patients. Is it a good option for you?
How to Make a Healthy Smoothie When You Have Cancer
If you’re fighting cancer, you might not have a big appetite. Try these smoothie tips as a more appealing way to get the nutrients you need with easy-to-stomach flavors.
6 Scary Cancer Myths, Debunked
Finding out that you or your loved one has cancer can be a scary thing. But, it doesn’t always have to be. Read these cancer myths before you start to add unnecessary stress to your cancer journey.
