Lung Cancer

What is lung cancer?

Lung cancer starts when cells in the lungs grow out of control. It's the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. There are two major types: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, with non-small cell being far more common. Smoking is the leading risk factor, though secondhand smoke, radon, and other exposures can also play a role. Finding lung cancer early can improve your treatment options.

Know the Warning Signs

• A cough that doesn't go away
  
• Chest pain
  
• Hoarseness
  
• Weight loss & loss of appetite
  
• Bloody or rust-colored spit

• Shortness of breath
  
• Fever without a known reason
  
• Recurring lung infections
  
• Feeling tired or weak
  
• New onset of wheezing

Treatment Options

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  Radiation Therapy

  Radiation therapy is one way to destroy cancer cells.

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  Chemotherapy

  Chemotherapy is treatment with powerful medicine. Chemotherapy drugs can treat cancers that have spread throughout your body.

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  Surgery

  In some cases, surgery may be a good option for cancer diagnosis and treatment.