Lung Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is cancer?
- What is lung cancer?
- Are there different types of lung cancer?
- How many people are expected to get lung cancer and die of the disease each year?
- How does smoking affect lung cancer rates?
- What is the main cause of lung cancer?
- What are the risks of getting lung cancer if you are a smoker?
- Can smoking cigars and pipes lead to lung cancer?
- Can second-hand smoke cause a non-smoker to get lung cancer?
- Does quitting smoking reduce the risk of other cancers?
- Can exposure to radon lead to lung cancer?
- Is there a risk of lung cancer from exposure to asbestos?
- What are the possible signs of lung cancer?
- What are the chances of developing a second lung cancer?
- How does a doctor usually detect lung cancer?
- Are there new ways to detect lung cancer before it starts to spread?
- How does a doctor confirm that someone has lung cancer?
- How does a doctor determine how far a lung cancer has progressed?
- What tests do doctors use to stage lung cancer?
- What are the standard treatments for lung cancer?
- What are some common ways to treat non-small cell lung cancer?
- What is the best way to treat small cell lung cancer?
- What new procedures have been developed to treat lung cancer?
- Are there any new chemotherapy drugs available to treat lung cancer?
- Are there other options for someone with lung cancer?