What are polyps?
You may already have heard about colon polyps. These abnormal cell growths are more likely to develop as we age. They occur in the colon and are removed during colonoscopies. The most common type resembles broccoli, with a stalk and a bulbous growth at the end.
But can polyps form anywhere else? What causes them? And, are polyps cancerous?
Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more.&...
Negative effects of vaping on teens
When e-cigarettes were first sold, many claimed users would be adult smokers who wanted to stop smoking regular cigarettes.
But youth...
Bronchoscopy 101: How it helps diagnose and treat lung conditions
A bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive medical procedure in which doctors use a special scope to examine the inside of your lungs and airways...
What is a lobectomy?
A lobectomy is the surgical removal of one of the five lobes — or main sections — of the lungs. It is the most common type of operation used to treat lung cancer, and it may be performed on patients with various stages of the disease.
But is a lobectomy considered major surgery? How long does it take to fully recover? And will you feel short of breath after having one?
Read on for the answers to these questions and more....
Asbestos exposure and cancer: 8 things to know
Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to a substance called asbestos. This rare cancer develops in the mesothelial cells, the...
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...
Stage IV lung cancer survivor: Why you should start your treatment at MD Anderson
After watching my grandmother die with emphysema, I resolved never to smoke. So, when I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer — and told...
Advances in small cell lung cancer classification
Most patients with lung cancer have non-small cell lung cancer. However, around 15% of patients have a less-common type called small cell...
MD Anderson helps survivor through three cancer diagnoses
Diane White had bronchitis off and on for most of her adult life. But one case in late 2019 was hard to shake.
So, she saw her family...
Radiation therapy, the immune system and what’s ahead
Radiation therapy is often thought of as a treatment for localized cancer that hasn’t spread. But when paired with other therapies, it can...