Lung cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer in America, but the earlier lung cancer is identified and treated, the better the odds of survival. The challenge is in finding lung cancer in its early stage, which can be difficult because most lung cancers do not cause noticeable symptoms until the disease […]
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer 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 […]
The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is on the rise, but are e-cigarettes any different from regular cigarettes? Cathy Simmons, RN, BSN, Lung Cancer Nurse Navigator at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Medical City Healthcare in Dallas, Texas, addresses common questions about e-cigarettes, including the misconceptions, side effects and more. What is an e-cigarette? E-cigarettes are […]
If you are someone you know has been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is important to understand the treatment options available to you. For early stage lung cancers, surgery is most often the recommended treatment. Depending on the stage of lung cancer, tumor location, and patient’s lung fitness, different operative procedures may be discussed. Common […]