Lung cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths in the United States. There are several different risk factors for the disease, but above all, smoking remains the biggest contributor to lung ...

Lung disease is a general term for several disorders that include airway diseases, lung tissue diseases, and lung circulation diseases, some of which may lead to respiratory failure. During the course ...

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 ...

As cold and flu season ramps up, cases of pneumonia are up too. Here are the different types of pneumonia to look out for as the winter months settle in. This chest x-ray shows more opacity next to ...

Liquid biopsy offers a less invasive method to detect resistance mechanisms by analyzing tumor DNA fragments in blood. Tissue biopsy, though more invasive, provides comprehensive insights into tumor ...

The American Cancer Society has just updated their lung cancer screening guidelines in an effort to increase earlier detection. It expands the recommendation of yearly screening via low-dose CT scan ...

At first glance, some people seem to have recovered from COVID-19. They no longer test positive and can return to work or school. But for many, the virus leaves behind a lasting impact—especially in ...