He knows cigarettes are bad for him. He knows years of smoking cause the pain in his lungs when he runs up and down the basketball court. ... Read More
Lung Cancer
Coping With Lung Cancer
Sadness. Fear. Anger. Confusion. Hope. There is no right or wrong way to feel about being diagnosed with lung cancer. Nor is there a right ... Read More
My Story: A Lung Cancer Diagnosis Changes Your Life But It’s Not The End Of It
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 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
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
