Lung nodules (pulmonary nodules): What you need to know
Lung nodules — or pulmonary nodules — are small growths that can develop in the lungs. By definition, they are no larger than 3 cm, or about 1.25” across. Anything bigger than that is considered a mass.
Lung nodules are very common. But most lung nodules are not due to cancer.
So, why do lung nodules even form? Do they ever cause any symptoms? And, what should you do if you find out you have one?&...
Should you get a full-body scan to look for cancer?
Getting a full-body scan to check yourself out for possible cancers might sound like a great idea. But what are the risks and benefits? And...
Radon exposure and lung cancer: 11 things to know
After smoking, radon exposure is considered the second most common cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is usually suspected when...
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs: 5 things to know
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs is a type of non-small-cell cancer that originates in the thin, flat cells lining the airways. About 85% of all lung cancers are considered non-small-cell lung cancers, based on how they look under a microscope. Of those, roughly 30% to 35% are categorized as squamous cell carcinomas, while 50% to 60% are adenocarcinomas.
So, how much does it matter which type of lung cancer you’re diagnosed...
Abnormal or inconclusive scan or test? 5 things to know when the doctor calls
Thousands of people will get screening exams for breast cancer, cervical cancer and lung cancer this year. Others will get diagnostic tests...
Updated guidelines expand lung cancer screening eligibility
Today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new guidelines for annual lung cancer screening through low-dose CT scans...
Can lung cancer be stopped before it starts?
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death. Each year, more people die of lung cancer...
6 ways caregivers can improve their health at MD Anderson
As a cancer caregiver, you’ve probably been told it’s important to take care of your own physical and mental health, too. But sometimes that...
Understanding the Moon Shots Program's Proteomics platform
MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program™ was launched five years ago to increase the speed at which our scientists and physicians turn their research...
Staying positive during lung cancer treatment
Phil Richmond never missed his annual physical, and he considers himself lucky for that. Because he smoked, his doctor performed a chest X-ray...