Lung Cancer

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.

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.

Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood. The source of the blood is typically the respiratory tract and can originate in the nose, mouth, pharynx (throat), bronchial tubes (airways leading to the lungs), or lungs. We look into the 10 common causes of hemoptysis.