lung cancer
The latest news on lung cancer
But U.S. patients in higher-spending regions have more, longer hospital stays
Latest data from 2009 cites 1.5 million new cases diagnosed; prostate and breast tumors most common
On average, more than a third of people with psychiatric woes smoke, and they're less likely to quit
Experts urge stopping at time of diagnosis, but quitting any time is healthy
Starting earlier, smoking more account for increase, expert says
Public health efforts needed in these regions, researchers say
Recommendation follows on prior study finding 20 percent reduction in deaths for older smokers.
Beta blockers may slow the spread of the disease, researchers report
But, for some hard-to-treat cancers, deaths are increasing
Doctors should address helpful behaviors, treatments, researchers say
