lung cancer

Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit

Health - November 19, 2009

American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good more >>

Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled

Health - November 12, 2009

1 in 5 Americans still smoke, CDC says, and numbers haven't moved in last 5 years more >>

Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer

Health - November 4, 2009

Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function more >>

Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher

Health - November 3, 2009

Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say more >>

Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals

Health - November 2, 2009

Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds more >>

Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer

Health - November 2, 2009

Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients more >>

Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer

Health - October 27, 2009

How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds. more >>

Is Smoking Tougher on Women?

Health - October 25, 2009

Research suggests they're more susceptible to dangers of tobacco more >>

Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients

Health - September 30, 2009

Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers more >>

Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely

Health - September 19, 2009

Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment more >>

Scientists May Know How Lung Cancer Spreads

Health - September 17, 2009

Preventing metastasis 'could have a huge impact on survival,' researcher says more >>

For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges

Health - September 15, 2009

Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies more >>

Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog

Health - August 31, 2009

Levels of toxins in air don't have to be high to be hazardous, studies find more >>

Get Ready for Gruesome Cigarette Warnings

Health - August 27, 2009

Graphic images of diseased body parts could become the norm on packaging more >>

Tobacco Use Kills 6 Million People Annually: Report

Health - August 25, 2009

And costs the global economy $500 billion each year more >>

Smokers' Cars Loaded With Nicotine

Health - August 24, 2009

Levels twice those found in places that permit smoking, study suggests more >>

Gene Mutation Improves Response to Lung Cancer Drug

Health - August 19, 2009

Finding supports worthiness of genetic screening more >>

Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk

Health - August 7, 2009

Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers more >>

Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk

Health - August 6, 2009

Lifestyle changes up the odds for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, study finds more >>

Intense Daily Workout May Keep Cancer at Bay

Health - July 29, 2009

Thirty minutes a day cut risk in half in study of Finnish men more >>

Radiation Plus Chemo a Good Option in Lung Cancer

Health - July 27, 2009

Surgery alone not linked to improved survival in non-small-cell lung cancer study more >>

Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease

Health - July 24, 2009

Study finds possible increased risk of both conditions among Vietnam vets more >>

Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer