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Can Vaping Make You Sick?

September 9, 2019

Battery-powered e-cigarettes or vapes are relatively new, so no long-term data exists on their safety. Learn more about the risks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Comprehensive Lung Center, lung cancer, Pulmonology, vaping
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Top 5 Facts About Skin Cancer: Prevention and Detection

August 15, 2019

More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes. Learn key facts about skin cancer from our experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Ajaipal Kang, basal cell cancers, lung cancer, Melanoma, prevention, skin cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer risk, squamous cell cancer, sunscreen, United States
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Know the Facts on Lung Cancer: Types, Stages, and How to Lower Your Risk

March 27, 2019

Don't wait for a diagnosis to learn about lung cancer. Here are crucial lung cancer facts to help you stay healthy and vigilant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: cancer care, facts about lung cancer, lung cancer, lung cancer facts, lung cancer overview
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Lung Cancer 101: The Facts and Figures You Need to Know

January 30, 2018

There are two types of lung cancer--small cell and non-small cell--and their treatments differ. Some people may get lung cancer even if they've never smoke Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: chemotherapy, lung cancer, Lung Cancer Center, lung cancers, lung tumors, non-small cell cancers, radiation, Treatment for small cell lung cancer
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Q&A: Advancements in the Fight Against Lung Cancer

January 26, 2018

There are many changes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, including genomic testing, immunotherapy and video-assisted surgeries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: chemotherapy, each person's tumor, lung cancer, Lung Cancer Center, Lung Cancer Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, lung cancer treatment, treatment for lung cancer
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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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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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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