Lung cancer, or bronchogenic carcinoma, is the collective name for cancers that start in the lungs— usually in the airways (bronchi or ... Read More
Lung Cancer
Could Your Genes Be Hiding a Lung Cancer Risk?
Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but what if there’s more to the story? A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Ed Esplin, a Clinical ... Read More
BDO@ASCO June 1, 2024: Black Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer Research
BDO is currently covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL from June 1-June 3, 2024. Be sure to ... Read More
Top 3 Diseases Killing Black Women
While some Black women may be enjoying a longer life expectancy today, this life expectancy still remains years less than their white female ... Read More
Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Why I Said Yes to a Clinical Trial
In March 2020, Sheena P. was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which came as a huge shock to her and her family. She decided to ... Read More
Black History of Health: Nat King Cole
Nat "King" Cole was indeed a royal figure in American popular music during the golden age of jazz. The classic jazz pianist, composer, ... Read More
Uncommon Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in the Black Community
Lung cancer remains a significant health concern for all communities, but within the Black community, there are often hidden risk factors ... Read More
Your Treatment Options For The Four Stages Of Lung Cancer
Once you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, the next essential step is to determine the stage of your disease. Staging is critical because ... Read More
Dirty Dozen: 12 Cancers Linked To Smoking
Smoking is a habit that can have devastating effects on your health. Not only does it increase your risk of respiratory diseases and heart ... Read More
4 Signs of Lung Damage You May Be Ignoring
A nagging cough or wheeze may not register much during our daily lives, but it’s very important to pay attention to even mild symptoms. Some ... Read More
Lung Cancer Screening: What Black Patients Need to Know
According to the National Cancer Institute, lung cancer is the second most common form of non-skin cancer in America and many Americans die ... Read More
6 Common Ways You’re Damaging Your Lungs
Every year, millions of people die from lung disease. Poor lung health makes it harder to breathe, impairs your quality of life, and puts ... Read More
