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Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers. Stage 1 lung cancer is defined by tumors that are very small and have not spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body. Despite its name, it is ...

Some habits, like exercise and avoiding pollutants, may help support your lung health. If you’ve recently quit smoking, you’ve taken an important first step toward taking control of your health.

Treatment for lung cancer varies according to age, type of cancer, extent of disease, tolerance to medication and patient preference. Treatment options include a combination of surgery, radiation, ...

Dec. 19, 2024 – The FDA has approved a new drug called ensartinib for adults with a type of lung cancer called ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Sold under the brand name ...

Although some people may consider vaping a better alternative to smoking, it can still lead to lung damage. Scientists are still investigating the effects of vaping and whether lung damage may heal.

They found that these shards — which are now virtually everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat — are suspected of links to colon cancer and lung cancer.

Like most cancer types, the chance of developing lung cancer increases with age. In the United States, lung cancer is most often diagnosed in people 65 or older. But lung cancer can occur at any age, ...

Now researchers at Dalhousie University are using an old testing method to help them learn more about how these devices affect lung function in young adults. The lung clearance index (LCI ...

This cohort study was designed to directly compare perioperative outcomes of the left lateral segmentectomy via laparoscopic and open approach. Methods: Between 2002 and 2006 43 left lateral ...