What Is Lung Cancer?

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Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a common disease with around 200,000 cases being diagnosed each year. Lung cancer information abounds on the Web, coming from people and organizations all around the globe. Whether you're looking for an overview, descriptions of causes and treatments, places to find support or the latest research, the sites below provide a foundation for your research.

What Is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is the most devastating form of cancer, responsible for more deaths worldwide than any other. Its strong connection to cigarette smoking and exposure to industrial air pollutants also means it's largely a preventable one. The sites presented in this section contain descriptions that explain what lung cancer is.

Insights for Lung Cancer

  • Prior to learning about lung cancer, you may find it helpful to develop a basic understanding of cancer. One way to do so is by consulting this FAQ page supplied by the American Cancer Society.

Top Sites for Lung Cancer

LungCancer.org offers an overview of cancer. Get information on the genetics of lung cancer, statistics and more.
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MedlinePlus has an interactive tutorial on the basics of lung cancer. It's also presented in a text format for printing, and a Spanish language version.
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National Cancer Institute describes what the lungs are and what they do. Use the links on the left to navigate to different lung cancer topics. If you come across words that you don't understand, the Institute provides a glossary where you can search for the word or term.
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Mayo Clinic does a great job of explaining the anatomy of the lungs, how cancer forms and the leading causes of lung cancer.
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Lung Cancer Types

There are two primary types of lung cancer ... read more »

Lung Cancer Causes and Risks

Cigarette smoking and sustained exposure to certain airborne substances are widely understood and ... read more »

Lung Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis

Lung cancer manifests in many ways. Learn how to recognize lung cancer symptoms ... read more »

Lung Cancer Treatment

There are several types of lung cancer and every type of lung cancer can have several different ... read more »

Living With Lung Cancer

There are many different issues you may face while fighting lung cancer. Use the sites below to ... read more »

Lung Cancer Support

The Internet has a variety of resources to connect lung cancer patients and caregivers so that they ... read more »

Lung Cancer Research

Lung cancer research is ongoing. Hundreds of millions of dollars are allocated ... read more »

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