Lung Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can be scary, but you are not alone. Learn more about the world-class care at UPMC. Discover facts and information on lung cancer as well as information on screening, prevention, and risks.

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Is a Lung Cancer Screening Scan Right For You?

November 6, 2017

To help identify lung cancer earlier in the process, you may undergo low-dose computed-tomographic (CT) screening. Learn more about this type of testing. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: imaging services, lung cancer, screening
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What Is a Lung Nodule?

October 26, 2017

A lung nodule is an area of the lung that shows up slightly darker on an x-ray or CT scan. A variety of conditions can cause lung nodules. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: Comprehensive Lung Center, lung health, lung nodule
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UPMC Lung Cancer Experts Answer Your Questions

November 28, 2016

Two UPMC lung cancer experts answered your questions during a live interview. Watch the video to learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: Cancer Experts, Live Interview, lung cancer, UPMC CancerCenter
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Why Are Non-Smoking Women Diagnosed With Lung Cancer?

November 1, 2016

One in five women with lung cancer has never smoked and the diagnosis rate among women is increasing. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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How Smoking Cigarettes Affects Your Lungs

April 21, 2016

Find out how smoking cigarettes changes your lungs and how quitting can help reduce your risk of many health problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: lung cancer, lungs, smoking
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The Warning Signs of Lung Cancer

December 5, 2015

Each year, more people are likely to die from lung cancer than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. Discover the warning signs of lung cancer today. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: cancers, chest pain, lung cancer, Wheezing
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Lung Cancer and Women

November 28, 2014

Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among American women? Learn more about treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Lung Cancer Symptoms: When It’s More Than a Cough

November 24, 2014

Lung cancer symptoms are similar to cold and flu symptoms. Learn more about these symptoms and find out when it's time for you to see the doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: common cold, Coughing, disease, intense coughing, lung cancer, lung cancer symptoms, lung cancers, non-small cell lung cancer, Pain in the chest, small cell lung cancer, sore throats, symptoms