Cáncer Pulmonar

Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. It has two main types: non-small cell and small cell.

Lung cancer causes some cells in the lungs to grow out of control. These cells are called cancer cells. Cancer cells can spread to other areas in the lungs. Or, they can travel to other parts of the body.

Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the cells that make up the lungs. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Este video les va a enseñar a los pacientes qué es el cáncer pulmonar, sus etapas y tratamientos comunes.

Este es un crecimiento anormal de las células del tejido pulmonar. Puede afectar a uno o a ambos pulmones. En los Estados Unidos, el cáncer de pulmón es la causa principal de muerte por cáncer en hombres y mujeres.

Este video les informa a las personas quiénes deben hacerse pruebas de detección, y lo que va a suceder antes, durante y después de la prueba.

Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit.

Learn about what happens when lung cancer spreads to the brain.

Screening is the process of looking for cancer in people who don't have symptoms. Your healthcare provider may advise screening if you have an increased risk for lung cancer. Screening can sometimes find cancer early, when it is likely to be easier to treat.

A helpful overview of lung cancer, including types of lung cancer, causes, how it spreads, and symptoms.

A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease. When it comes to cancer, risk factors can be what you eat, where you work, and who your parents are.

Un diagnóstico de cáncer le cambia la vida. También cambia la vida de sus seres queridos. Puede hacerle enfrentar algunos desafíos inesperados. Pero usted no tiene que dejar que el cáncer le robe su felicidad. Existen maneras saludables de lidiar con esta enfermedad. Las siguientes son algunas estrategias para afrontarla.

When living with lung cancer, you need to do all you can to stay strong. Maintain your weight by eating plenty of food. Being active helps you improve both your physical and mental health. Taking these steps can also help limit certain side effects of your treatment.

Having a plan for your future can be a great source of comfort. You can help make sure you get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can choose that person ahead of time. By taking care of these details, you may feel more at ease.