Surgery is a common treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly when the disease is detected early and the tumor is small and is only in one part of the lung. For small cell lung ...

Healthcare professionals may consider lung nodule surgery when they suspect a person’s nodules are cancerous, if they are growing quickly, or causing additional symptoms. Various factors, including ...

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...

Multidisciplinary evaluation, including thoracic surgical consultation, is crucial for oligometastatic NSCLC patients to optimize treatment strategies. Lung surgery for oligometastatic NSCLC shows ...

The duration of recovery after lung cancer surgery can range from weeks to months, and is generally longer after open lung surgery compared to minimally invasive procedures. Recovery at home involves ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – World Lung Cancer Day has been observed every year on August 1 since 2012 to raise awareness about the risk of the disease. Cooler start to August in western Massachusetts The ...

Lung (pulmonary) sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that forms in the blood vessels and supportive tissue in your lungs. Most lung cancers, including small cell and non small cell lung cancers, are ...

Results from a Phase III clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that patients with lung cancer who received an immunotherapy drug, nivolumab, along with standard ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lung cancer-specific survival at 5 years did not differ between patients aged 80-plus years and younger patients ...

Organ transplantation has transformed the lives of thousands of patients with end-stage organ failure. Whether it is a kidney, liver, heart, or lung transplant, these procedures offer a second chance ...

Lung cancer surgery is the primary form of treatment for most cases of early stage lung cancer. Surgery is particularly effective in cases where the tumor hasn’t spread. It can help treat the cancer, ...