EGFR exon 20 lung cancer might not be a household term, but understanding it could potentially save lives. With advancements in medical research and technology, early detection and targeted treatments are key to fighting this form of lung cancer. Today, we’ll discuss the signs to look for, the types of mutations, and the all-new mutation […]
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When many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man smoking. But the face of lung cancer has changed. Over the past 15 years, more women, never smokers and younger people are being diagnosed with lung cancer. In fact, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among […]
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Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It also often goes undetected until the disease has spread. Protect your health by getting informed. Here’s a look at everything you need to know about lung cancer.
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With any type of cancer, early detection and treatment are important to improve the outcome, and lung cancer is no different. That’s why it’s important to get informed on all the early warning signs that should never be ignored.
El cáncer pulmonar es un cáncer que comienza en los pulmones, uno de los órganos más frágiles de nuestro cuerpo. Ubicados en el pecho, estos órganos esponjosos trabajan para proporcionar oxígeno a nuestro cuerpo. El cáncer pulmonar generalmente comienza con un tumor, un grupo de células que crecen y destruyen el tejido cercano. Si bien […]
Any of these early warning signs of lung cancer could save a life, if detected early enough.
There are few diseases more frightening than lung cancer, which tends to strike individuals exposed to dangerous air pollutants, that can eventually lead to a situation where the patient struggles with every breath. To better understand lung cancer, let’s take a look at some of this scary diseases’ most prevalent causes and risk factors.
It may seem strange that what you put into your stomach can dictate the future of your lungs, but many sources point out the healthy contents of some foods that lower cancer risk (among other benefits). Let’s digest these six foods that can lower lung cancer risk.
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This is one of two main forms of lung cancer, this one involving healthy cells that grow uncontrollably and form tumors. It’s important for doctors to distinguish which type of lung cancer they’re dealing with early so they can start the appropriate treatment, which differs dramatically for both. Here are 7 signs you may be developing NSCLC, but never jump to conclusions – let a medical professional sort it out.
Lung cancer accounts for around 27-percent of all cancer fatalities worldwide. Luckily, medical scientists have been hard at work over the years working on more effective therapies in light of a cure. We take a look at six targeted therapies for lung cancer.