CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – World Lung Cancer Day has been observed every year on August 1 since 2012 to raise awareness about the risk of the disease. The American Lung Association states that lung ...

The rate of young people dying from cancer is dropping across the United States, but death rates from one type of cancer have ...

What's new in proton therapy? Read the latest news and views from Fred Hutch's proton therapy facility’s patients and providers in The Beam, published monthly.

Frontline: Surgery to remove the tumor is often considered, sometimes followed by chemotherapy or radiation to reduce ...

A recent study has analyzed the relationship between different air pollutants and the main subtypes of lung cancer.

Thanks to recent therapy advances, the lung cancer mortality rate has declined and survival rates have improved. Many factors influence the likelihood of a lung cancer cure or long-term survival, ...

Cancer statistics have reached new heights — in good and not-so-good ways. The American Cancer Society (ACS) released its annual report on cancer trends this week, showing for the first time that more ...

Lung cancer can show early signs beyond a persistent cough or breathlessness. Learn about symptoms that may appear on your ...

Answer: Lung cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the lungs and can lead to rapid cell growth, resulting in tumors. Understanding the factors, symptoms and treatment options can make a ...

A cough is one of the most common symptoms that sends people to the doctor. As many as 30 million medical visits are related to coughing. Most coughs are caused by upper respiratory infections like a ...