In 2015, Colette Smith awoke from surgery with her upper left lung removed and was diagnosed with Stage 1a lung cancer. Recently, the ... Read More
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Survivor Praises Her Way Through Remission Anxiety
In 2003, Connie Williams was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She endured a heavy dose of radiation for one month, and with consistent ... Read More
E-Cigarettes: The Good, Bad & Ugly
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 cigarette smokers use e-cigarettes. But are they good or bad for ... Read More
Dirty Dozen: 12 Cancers Linked To Smoking
About half of U.S. deaths caused by certain cancers -- including lung, colon and pancreatic tumors -- can be attributed to smoking, a new ... Read More
ASCO 2016 Highlight: New Antibody Drug Shows Early Promise In Small Cell Lung Cancer
ASCO Perspective “This is another example of a new wave of highly targeted treatments, which deliver anticancer drugs even more precisely ... Read More
Lung Cancer Survivor Wants Women To Know “The Ones Who Survive Are The Ones Who Get Up”
A terrible pain in Susan Lee’s shoulder forced her into an orthopedic doctor’s office in 2014. The mother of three was an avid exerciser. ... Read More
Sarcoidosis: Uncovering The Mysterious Disease
One of the original Kings of Comedy, Bernie Mac's life was cut short due to sarcoidosis. Before his death, many didn't know what the disease ... Read More
Lung Cancer: How To Get Better Air Quality At Home
Lung cancer increases your sensitivity to a lot of things. And, unfortunately, many of those things may be living and breeding inside your ... Read More
Caring For Your Sore Throat During Lung Cancer Treatment
When undergoing lung cancer treatment, one of the first things lost is your appetite. It's tricky, though, because your body needs nutrients ... Read More
Why At-Risk Black Smokers May Be Falling Through The Cracks For Lung Cancer Screenings
Differences in smoking habits between black and white Americans may lead to lower lung cancer screening rates for blacks, new research ... Read More
Newly Diagnosed? What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer
The diagnosis of lung cancer brings with it many questions and a need for clear, understandable answers. We hope this National Cancer ... Read More
Lung Cancer: 4 Things Blacks Need To Know
Did you know that Blacks are 50% more likely to die from lung cancer than other groups? Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in ... Read More