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Lung Cancer
No Smoke, Just Facts Recap: BlackDoctor and Morehouse College Talk Smoking and Lung Cancer
On Tuesday, September 24, BlackDoctor partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to host No Smoke, Just Facts, a powerful half-day event ... Read More
What Happens After a Lung Nodule Is Found? Understanding Your Next Step
When a lung nodule is found—whether through routine screening or an incidental scan—it can spark fear, confusion, and uncertainty. But ... Read More
Lung Cancer: 8 Ways to Let go of the Guilt of Your Diagnosis
Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States disproportionately affecting Black Americans, who are ... Read More
ASCO Data Shows New Therapy Extends Survival in Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive and lethal cancers, with a five-year survival rate of just five to 10 percent. ... Read More
Living with Lung Cancer: How to Find Your Community?
Living with lung cancer can be challenging. Not everyone has a family to encircle them with support. Even so, friends and family may not ... Read More
Smoker? You Could Be at Risk for Lung Cancer
Quitting smoking is a powerful and life-affirming decision—one that lowers the risk of many serious diseases and can add years to your life. ... Read More
The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening
Sponsored by Merck Did you know that more people die from lung cancer than from colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined? Lung cancer ... Read More
Maintaining Self-Care After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Being diagnosed with lung cancer can be an isolating experience. Lung cancer is a highly stigmatized condition due to its ... Read More
Breathe Easier: 10 Everyday Ways To Open Your Lungs
Lung health is vital for a person’s overall health, especially now during a pandemic when the virus is trying to attack the lungs. It's ... Read More
I Thought I Was Healthy—Then a Simple X-Ray Changed Everything
According to new data from the American Cancer Society, lung cancer incidence in women under 65 has now surpassed that of men in the same ... Read More
Blacks Missing Out on Cancer Clinical Trials Has Real-World Consequences
Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ... Read More