2024年4月30日 · Lung cancer is a kind of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the lungs. The lungs are two spongy organs in the chest that control breathing. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer.

2024年4月30日 · For lung cancer, some basic questions to ask include: What type of lung cancer do I have? May I see the chest X-ray or CT scan that shows my cancer? What is causing my symptoms? What is the stage of my lung cancer? Will I need more tests? Should my lung cancer cells be tested for gene changes that may determine my treatment options?

2024年2月7日 · Lung cancer screening is a process that's used to detect the presence of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people with a high risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer screening is recommended for older adults who are longtime smokers and who don't have any signs or symptoms of lung cancer.

2023年2月16日 · Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, but death rates and new cases have decreased. More people in the U.S. are surviving lung cancer than ever before, and with improved treatments, patients now have more options, including different types of surgery.

2023年7月18日 · Mayo Clinic Lung Cancer Program includes departments ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report, including cancer and pulmonology and lung surgery.

2025年1月19日 · My husband has stage iv lung cancer. He also suffers with advanced COPD. He took two chemo treatments and decided to quit taking them. He has been so sick ever since he started them which was Dec. 26 last year. HIs last one was January 2. He is dehydrated and weighs around 90 pounds, if that. Lately, all he has been doing is sleeping.

2023年1月26日 · If lung cancer is detected at an early stage, it's more likely to be cured with treatment. What is lung cancer screening and is it right for me? Lung cancer screening uses a computed tomography scan, also called a CT, to find cancer early, even when there are no symptoms. You lie on a cushioned table inside the scanner that looks like a large ring.

2023年8月1日 · Although not all lung nodules are cancerous, it's important to be aware of the risk factors for lung cancer and to talk with your healthcare team about any lung nodules you might have. Take steps to reduce your risk for lung cancer.

2023年5月10日 · That's why early screening and treatment of lung cancer are critical. A new medical technology called robotic-assisted bronchoscopy acts like a robotic GPS to diagnose lung cancer at its earliest stages when it's easier to treat and cure.

2023年11月15日 · Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.