Tag Archives: Lung
02
Jul
What to Know if Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Spreads to Your Bones
When non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) spreads beyond the lungs, one of the most common places it metastasizes to are the bones. (It c...
01
Jul
7 of the Best Foods for Lung Cancer Patients
Although no one food can prevent or treat lung cancer , your dietary choices can strengthen your body and help you feel better during t...
01
Jul
7 Foods to Avoid or Limit if You Have Lung Cancer
Spicy Foods Chili peppers, hot mustard, and other spicy foods can irritate your stomach lining and cause uncomfortable gastrointest...
28
Jun
8 Things to Know About Targeted Therapies for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
One of the most exciting advances in the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the development of drugs that ta...
28
Jun
How Genetic Mutations Affect Your Lung Cancer Risk
DNA gives your cells instructions based on the order of its nucleotides. When these building blocks are out of sequence or damaged, a g...
28
Jun
Your Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Team
Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can affect every part of your life: your health, your relationships, and even your financ...
27
Jun
Lung Cancer Symptoms in Women and When to See a Doctor
There are two main types of lung cancer — small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) — and each type is furth...
27
Jun
A Sign of Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Finger clubbing is a change in the appearance and feel of the fingernails or toenails. The nail widens and bulges at the cuticle.“The f...
26
Jun
Accepting Help Is a Sign of Strength: Advice for Black Men With Lung Cancer
While lung cancer affects a wide demographic of people — even nonsmokers can be diagnosed — it hits Black men particularly hard. How so...
26
Jun
Palliative Therapy for Metastatic Lung Cancer
Walter Tsang, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist, hematologist, and lifestyle medicine specialist. Inspired by the ancient Eas...