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2003: A Good Year for Breast Cancer Studies
By Beth Brophy , Health Expert...is the second largest cancer killer of women after lung cancer. Things are looking hopeful . .... Read more »
Paul Newman Dies of Lung Cancer
By Anne Mitchell , Health ExpertPaul Newman died of lung cancer on Friday, September 26th, at age 83. His career as a movie star,... Read more »
New Technology May Help Diagnose Asthma in the Future
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...exhaled breaths. It's already been used to detect lung cancer and lung infections like... Read more »
Uninsured or Poorly Insured Patients Diagnosed at a Later Stage of Breast Cancer
By Kevin Knopf, MD , Health Expert...otherwise be detected early, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and melanoma) at... Read more »
Patrick Swayze smokes despite having cancer
By Anne Mitchell , Health Expert...likely to suffer from all forms of cancers, not just lung cancer. But research also shows that... Read more »
Health Guide
Lung cancer: small cell
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing type of lung cancer. It tends to spread much more quickly than non-small cell lung cancer. There are three different types of... Read more »Lung cancer
Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs, the two organs found in the chest that help you breathe. The lungs are made up of areas called lobes. The right lung has three... Read more »Metastatic cancer to the lung
Metastatic lung cancer is cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs. See also: Lung cancer Alternative Names Lung metastases Causes,... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: References
...Jos S, Arnaiz MD, Lucas A, et al. Radiation therapy Alone in Elderly with Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer. 2006;52:149-54.National Center for Health Statistics. Lung and... Read more »Metastatic cancer to the lung
Lung metastases Prevention Not all cancers can be prevented, but many can be by not smoking, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and keeping alcohol... Read more »
Medications
...receiving higher doses, and patients with non-small cell lung cancer who have received certain... Read more »
Related News
Study Sheds New Light on Lung Cancer
October 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The findings of a multi-institution team of researchers give key insight into genetic changes that take place in the most... Read summary »
College Grads Have Lower Cancer Death Rates
July 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Higher education isn't just good for the mind; it's also good for your health. According to a new study done by the American... Read summary »
Non-Smoking Lung Cancer
July 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) About 15 percent of people with lung cancers have never smoked. A new study finds the cause could be linked to cells that cannot... Read summary »
Lung Cancer Takes Non-Smokers Lives
September 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've never picked up a cigarette, you probably haven't worried about lung cancer -- but new research suggests even... Read summary »
Understanding Lung Cancer
November 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although it's the deadliest cancer, not all smokers are affected by lung cancer equally. Now, doctors are one step closer to... Read summary »
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