Lung cancer is a killer, claiming the lives of more Americans than any other type of cancer. That’s because it’s often found late, when it has already spread, says Dr. Humberto Choi, a pulmonologist ...

Lung cancer begins in the lungs, the two organs in your chest responsible for breathing. This disease is the leading cause of cancer death, and is often associated with cigarette smoking. Knowing the ...

In August of 2024, Jessie Creel was participating in a friendly local swimming competition near her home in San Clemente, California. And when she came in second place, she was shocked. A lifelong ...

Research shows a growing number of non- and never-smokers are getting diagnosed with lung cancer. Risks for never-smokers include poor air quality caused by pollution and wildfire smoke, occupational ...

Shira Kupperman Boehler went on a 6-mile run the morning before doctors told her they suspected she had lung cancer. She didn’t believe them. The 44-year-old finance investment analyst and mom of four ...