Shame can shape how early patients get diagnosed, and how aggressively they pursue treatment, if at all. In a 2014 study, Dr.

Thanks to recent therapy advances, the lung cancer mortality rate has declined and survival rates have improved. Many factors influence the likelihood of a lung cancer cure or long-term survival, ...

Adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery for patients with operable non-small cell lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide—improved long-term survival overall compared with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung Metastasis, Scan, Low dose CT scan of the chest is the only ...

As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, lung cancer was ...

Individuals with interstitial lung disease (ILD) had more than a 13-fold higher incidence rate of lung cancer than those without ILD. The association persisted after adjustment for confounders, was ...

In summer 2026, scientists at the University of Oxford and University College London plan to begin a first-of-its-kind ...

A cough is one of the most common symptoms that sends people to the doctor. As many as 30 million medical visits are related to coughing. Most coughs are caused by upper respiratory infections like a ...

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD Key Takeaways Some people with stage 1 lung cancer may have no symptoms. A ...

Beta carotene supplements have been linked to a higher lung cancer risk in people with a current or prior history of smoking. The reason for this is unknown. Beta carotene is a type of naturally ...

There are many reasons to avoid ultraprocessed foods, including a link with heart disease, diabetes and obesity, but an increased risk of lung cancer may be yet another, a new study suggests.