Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, it is estimated that “approximately 6.0 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with lung and bronchus cancer at some point during their lifetime, based on 2017–2019 data.” Both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer […]
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is important to understand lung cancer and all the treatment options. Lung cancer can develop within right or left lungs and sometimes within the bronchi. The right lung has three lobes and the left lung has two lobes. The bronchi are two tubes that lead from […]
If you’re diagnosed with lung cancer, the stage of the disease will determine which treatments your doctor recommends. Typically, the earlier cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat. However, many people are living longer with advanced forms of lung cancer with better treatment options. After determining what type of lung cancer you have […]
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death. According to the National Cancer Institute, the 5 year relative survival for people with localized cancer (cancer that is confined to the site) is more than 60%. However, the 5 year relative survival decreases to 7% if the disease […]