Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer: Who Is at Risk and Can They be Screened?
The most common causes of lung cancer are well known, and changes in behavior can reduce the risk, but many men and women without risk factors are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. Read more about the latest research on lung cancer screening. | more
Are e-cigarettes Safer Than Regular Cigarettes?
Don’t be fooled. E-cigarettes are addictive and contain cancer-causing chemicals. | more
Lung Cancer and African Americans
For years, doctors and medical researchers have been puzzled by the fact that African-Americans are more likely to die from lung cancer than people of any other race or ethnicity, although they are not more likely to smoke. How could this be? | more
Third-Hand Smoke
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery. Third hand smoke can cause serious health problems. | more
Lung Cancer is a Women’s Health Issue
Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Learn more about how to prevent, detect, and treat lung cancer. | more
FDA 101: Smoking Cessation Products
FDA information on products that can help you quit smoking. | more
Lung Cancer and Hormone Therapy: Bad News for Former and Current Smokers
Hormone therapy is frequently taken by women suffering from symptoms of menopause, but new research shows that hormone therapy can increase a woman’s chance of dying from lung cancer, especially if she is a current or former smoker. | more
