Can You Prevent Lung Cancer?

If you've never smoked cigarettes, your risk of lung cancer is low. If you currently smoke, especially if you are a heavy smoker, your odds of deve...

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What is a Lobectomy?

If you have a lung disease, a type of surgery called a lobectomy is one treatment option your doctor may suggest. Your doctor will ask you to take ...

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What is a Thoracotomy?

Well ahead of the surgery, you’ll have to start getting ready. If you smoke, you'll need to quit at least 4 weeks before the surgery. Your surgical...

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Lung Cancer Surgery

Surgery is the preferred treatment for patients with early stage non-small- cell lung cancer, or NSCLC. A lobectomy removes the lobe that has a can...

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