Smoking damages nearly every organ and organ system in the body. Smoking is both the leading cause of cancer and the leading cause of death from cancer. 85 percent of lung cancer cases are ...

50 – 80 years of age Have a 20 pack-year history of smoking (1 pack a day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for 10 years) Are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years If you meet the ...

Three GPs share nine symptoms you should never ignore as they could be a sign of a serious health condition such as cancer.

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Getting a Lung Cancer Diagnosis. Gibson didn't have any symptoms at first—not even difficulty breathing or pain, she says.

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Patients get a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan of the chest to screen for nodules, or masses ... In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Rochester Regional Health has rolled out a new health risk ...

Experiencing chest pain that doesn’t go away, shortness of breath ... It may also be triggered by a heart attack, heart ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a long-term lung disease that makes breathing more difficult. COPD tends to get worse over time, and actions you can take can either speed up or slow ...

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Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD Fact checked by Angela Underwood A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is an isolated ...