http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/lung
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
The diagnosis of lung cancer brings with it many questions and a need for clear, understandable answers. This booklet provides information about some causes and ways to prevent lung cancer, and it describes the symptoms, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. Having this important information can make it easier for patients and their families to handle the challenges they face.