Lung Cancer

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.

For medical professionals responsible for carrying out organ transplants, time is a major issue. Now, in an effort to keep human lungs ‘alive’, experts are trying a radical new strategy. Researchers at the University of Michigan are currently testing a new system that involves pumping oxygen into donated lungs. Here’s the trick: the lungs have […]

Swedish scientists say they’ve found evidence that two popular antioxidants, including vitamin E, can encourage the development of lung cancer. “The take-home message is that these antioxidants do not decrease the risk of cancer and may even increase risk of some cancers in some populations,” noted University of Gothenburg molecular biologist Martin Bergo. Bergo and […]

Aunque el cáncer de pulmón mata a aproximadamente 1,3 millones de personas cada año, la enfermedad no es una sentencia de muerte definitiva. Aquellos diagnosticados en una fase temprana tienen un 50% más de posibilidades de supervivencia que aquellos cuyo cáncer no ha sido diagnosticado y se propaga a otros órganos del cuerpo. Cualquiera de […]