Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, with more than 157,000 deaths reported last year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Most lung cancers are caused by tobacco smoke. The longer a person is exposed to the smoke the greater the risk for developing the disease.
For many years there have been no accepted screening tests for lung cancer. Today there's a new sense of hope on... Read stories from survivors and caregivers, and get MD Anderson experts’ insights on cancer treatment, research breakthroughs, healthy living and more.