Lung cancer screening is a useful tool when targeted to people most likely to benefit. An annual low-dose CT scan (LDCT) can find cancers earlier and reduce deaths in people with a heavy smoking history. Screening is not risk-free: false positives, extra scans, biopsies, and overdiagnosis can lead to anxiety and unnecessary procedures. Because of […]

When it comes to lung health, many people think first about smoking because it’s the leading risk factor for lung cancer. The second risk is radon, a naturally occurring gas that can be found in homes across the country. Over time, exposure to elevated radon levels can increase your risk of lung cancer and other […]

If you’re going through treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), your physical health and overall quality of life will most likely be affected. To help combat some of the side effects of treatment like fatigue, anxiety, and stress, exercise can improve your health. No matter what form of exercise you choose, make sure you […]

Lung Cancer Back Pain – What it Feels Like & Treatment When diagnosed with or going through treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), you might experience some level of back pain or discomfort. According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, approximately 25% of people with lung cancer experience back pain, sometimes even before they’ve officially […]

When you’re diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), you might find yourself with new instances of pain and discomfort throughout your body that you haven’t experienced before. While some of these symptoms might qualify as common side effects of NSCLC, there are additional, less common symptoms that can often occur, too.  One of those […]

Alcohol consumption is linked to many cancers; however, research studies have been mixed in linking alcohol directly to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Smoking cigarettes may accompany drinking as a behavioral habit, so it could be indirectly linked to lung cancer–but alcohol consumption can still have an effect on your health during your treatment.  Your […]

While you’re going through treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), it’s important to maintain a healthy weight, eat healthy foods, and also avoid malnutrition and dehydration. Chances are you might not feel well during your treatment – both physically and emotionally – but keeping an adequate number of calories as well as protein and […]

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently updated its recurring screening  guidelines for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It now recommends that care providers refer any 50 to 80 year old who currently smokes or was formerly a heavy smoker over a prolonged period (for instance, 20 years of smoking a pack of cigarettes a day […]