Lung Cancer Medical Reference

Learn about the symptoms of this stage of lung cancer and your treatment options.

A thoracotomy is an operation that lets a surgeon see and work on your heart, lungs, or esophagus. It can help diagnose or treat certain conditions.

Stage I lung cancer is an early-stage cancer that sometimes can be cured. Here’s what to know and what to expect.

Where is asbestos found? Who’s at highest risk to get cancer? Learn more about the link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.

Improve your lung strength and mental health with these breathing exercises if you have lung cancer.

Only 1% to 2% of lung cancers are carcinoid tumors. How are these rare tumors different from the more common types of lung cancers? Here’s what you need to know.

Your risk of non-small-cell lung cancer may be affected by gene mutations. Learn what causes the mutations and how genes may affect cancer treatment.

Non-small-cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer. Learn its causes, symptoms, and most common treatments.

When your lung cancer treatment is over, treat yourself to a healthy life. Here’s how to be a survivor who follows up and follows through.

When non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) spreads to other parts of your body, joining a clinical trial lets you try a new treatment that isn't available to everyone. Learn about the pros and cons today.

When NSCLC spreads to the brain, you have more treatment options than ever today. Explore your choices in brain tumor treatment and see which may be best for you.

Even though "unresectable" lung cancer means you have a tumor that can't be removed, there are still some situations where your doctor may suggest surgery. Find out how chemotherapy and radiation therapy can sometimes shrink your tumor so that it's small enough to take out.

Unresectable lung cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can slow your cancer, but they sometimes cause side effects. Learn what to expect during treatment and how to manage side effects.

If you have unresectable lung cancer, which means surgery isn't possible for you, you may want to think about joining a clinical trial. Find out how to decide if it's a good idea for you and how to find one.

Find out why your doctor may tell you that you can't get surgery for your lung cancer, and learn about other treatments that can slow your cancer.

If you can't get surgery for your lung cancer -- what doctors call "unresectable" -- it doesn't mean you don't have any treatment options. There are other ways to slow your cancer and ease the symptoms.

Improve comfort level while treating metastatic NSCLC. Learn how you can get help from palliative care, breathing therapy, relaxation techniques, and more.

There's usually no cure for metastatic NSCLC, but treatment can help you live longer with fewer symptoms. Learn the various treatments and when you might need them.

When non-small-cell lung cancer spreads to your bones, they can hurt. Find out which treatments can bring relief.

When non-small-cell lung cancer spreads to your liver, it's called stage IV. Learn about the tests you may need, symptoms, and how treatments can slow the disease today.

When you find out that you have lung cancer, you’ll have new doctors and other professionals helping you every step of the way. Find out what all of these experts do and how you’ll work with them during your lung cancer treatment.

Learn how non-small-cell lung cancer is treated and what you can expect your treatment will be based on the stage of your cancer.

Learn how small cell lung cancer is treated and what you can expect your treatment will be based on the stage of your cancer.

You can't see, feel, taste or smell it, but radon can be anywhere. Learn more about this radioactive gas and how to keep your exposure low.

You don’t have to light up to boost your odds of getting lung cancer. Secondhand smoke can put you at risk, too.