Lung cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, responsible for 1 in 4 cancer deaths in the US. Historically, it has been one of the most difficult to manage and cure. However, “the research story ...

ATLANTA -- Nearly 5 million additional people are recommended to get screened for lung cancer under an updated guideline from the American Cancer Society, which expanded its recommendations to include ...

Three medical societies claim recent studies have overestimated the potential harms from lung cancer screening and may be deterring patients. Not everyone agrees.

In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, I wanted to bring to our community’s attention the importance of lung cancer screening and multidisciplinary care. Lung cancer is the deadliest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung cancer screening remains strikingly underused, with ...

Under current screening guidelines, almost two-thirds of Americans with lung cancer would not have qualified for the CT chest scans that could have spotted tumors early and extended their lives, new ...

This month, I operated on two patients with early stage lung cancer. They have more than an 80% chance of being cured, yet neither of them was eligible for early detection by screening according to ...

ST. LOUIS – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the Siteman Cancer Center is emphasizing the importance of lung cancer screenings for early detection. The screenings are primarily recommended ...