Lung Cancer Learning Center

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells somewhere in the body. The lungs are the organs that nourish our blood with fresh oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide when we breathe. Put those two together and you have a deadly disease - one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer deaths.

Symptoms of lung cancer can be subtle. Smoking and second hand smoke are well known causes of lung cancer but not the only possible ones. A doctor will order specific diagnostic tests to determine whether or not you have lung cancer. The Lung Cancer Learning Center helps you understand what the tests are and what they mean.

Treatment for lung cancer can be complex, so you want to make sure you are in the hands of the right medical specialist. Surgery is usually part of every lung cancer treatment plan. So many new drugs are available today to treat lung cancer. The Lung Cancer Learning Center provides information about chemotherapy and what to expect throughout the stages of treatment and recovery.

Find out if you are in a high risk group for lung cancer and what you can do to prevent this condition. Smoking cessation is the cornerstone of preventing cancer and many other diseases. The Lung Cancer Learning Center offers multimedia information to help you on your journey to smoke free living. Don't lose hope! One in every 6 lung cancers is cured.