Lung Cancer
When Breath Becomes Air is a memoir by Dr. Paul Kalanithi that was published after his death; his wife finished the final chapter of the book. Read More ›
By Laura Morgan
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women. Approximately 224,390 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2016. Lung cancer kills more Americans each year than any other cancer. Read More ›
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and in women, accounting for approximately 13% of all new cancers. Read More ›
Christina Burnie has had 3 cancer diagnoses: once as an adolescent, once as a newlywed, and once as an expectant mother. Read More ›
Because 1 in 15 people will have lung cancer in their lifetime, it is important to understand why lung cancer is seen in a negative way by the public. Holli Kolkey, of Genentech, discusses some of the barriers to lung cancer treatment and the role of genetics in this disease. Read More ›
“Hope” is Jill Libles Feldman’s mantra in her personal battle with lung cancer. Jill lost her mom, dad, aunt, and 2 grandparents to lung cancer before she was 30. Read More ›
Lung cancer accounts for more than a quarter of all cancer deaths and is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Read More ›
Only smokers get lung cancer? Young people don’t get cancer? These myths and more are debunked in this article. Read More ›
Lung cancer can be a shocking diagnosis, especially for people who are active, healthy, or non-smokers. However, people are beginning to live longer and better with this disease thanks to recent advances in research. Read More ›
By Emily Weber
On October 31, 2012, Rebecca Cavagnari underwent surgery to remove her left lung. Six rounds of chemotherapy followed and by May 2013 she had finished treatment. Cavagnari credits her running group with lifting her spirits and supporting her throughout her treatment. Read More ›