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Getting the Best Care for Lung Cancer
In the second of our series on lung cancer, we continue our conversation with one of the nation's experts on the subject. D. Ross Camidge , MD, PhD , is a well-known lung cancer specialist and director of the thoracic oncology clinical program at the University of Colorado.
Why Lung Cancer is So Common and Who's at Risk
Lung cancer is the second most prevalent serious cancer in the United States, after breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. However, it kills more women and men than breast, prostate, colorectal and pancreatic cancer combined.
According to the American Cancer Society, just over 225,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, and 160,000 people will die from it. And about 27,000 of the people diagnosed with any type of lung cancer will never have smoked any form of tobacco.
To learn more about this disease, we conducted a telephone interview with one of the...
For Lung Cancer, "Tissue is the Issue"
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. For many scientists, the future of lung cancer treatments lies within the tissue of the patients.
Cancer in America
Earlier this year, the American Cancer Society released the latest figures on the state of the nation's battle against the world's most dreaded disease.
The good news is that cancer death rates are down across the board. The not-so-good news is that less educated Americans are dying prematurely in greater numbers.
From Sexy to Gross
Every day, some 4,000 teenagers smoke their first cigarette. About 1,000 of them will become addicted daily smokers.
Their new tobacco addiction will add to the $200 billion burden that smoking costs the United States every year.
And with their first puff, these youngsters start the clock ticking toward an unhealthy - and likely fatal future.
To combat this disturbing public health menace, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring all cigarette packaging to be wrapped in graphic and sometimes disturbing images starting next year.
A Whiter Shade of Pale
With the temperatures heating up, so does the desire to spend time outdoors soaking up the rays. With talk about irreversible skin damage, including cancer and premature aging, most of us have made more of an effort to protect our skin from the sun's harsh rays.
Another Scary Thing In The Basement
Every night, homeowners lock their doors, and maybe set an alarm system to keep out danger or intruders. But there's one danger that quite literally can slip through the cracks and come inside: radon gas.
Learning from History
In recognition of Black History Month we're taking a look at diseases for which African-Americans are at higher risk -- and what to do about them.