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Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is a cancer that forms in the tissues lining the lungs. It is one of the most common types of cancer.
Dr. David Tom Cooke, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a thoracic oncologist and surgeon who specializes in lung cancer, esophageal cancer and robotic surgery at UC Davis Medical Center.
The landscape of lung cancer is changing, but there’s still work to be done. Dr. Michael Liptay is one health care professional spearheading the push for preventive action.
Heidi Nafman-Onda and Dr. Pierre Onda thought of themselves as well-versed in their well-being—until Heidi was unexpectedly diagnosed with inoperable stage III non-small cell lung cancer. What started as one couple’s search for support has evolved into a nationwide awareness campaign, The White Ribbon Project, rewriting the narrative of a stigmatized disease.
Rhonda Meckstroth knows all too well how important it is to receive a second opinion—it saved her husband Jeff during his unexpected lung cancer diagnosis in their small rural Ohio community. Now they’re fighting for other families to have the same second shot at life.
Generally portrayed as something serious, cancer and all its taboos are cast in a new light as cartoonist Geoff Augustine helps himself and others find the funny in a diagnosis.
Lung cancer survivor Nichelle Stigger shares how advocating for herself led to her initial diagnosis.
Although African Americans are less likely to smoke, they are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from lung cancer. LUNGevity, the largest national lung cancer-focused nonprofit, aims to change that.
The featured Spotlight Warrior for our Supporter Issue is Dr. Rick Brown.
November is Lung Cancer Prevention Month and we interviewed Sandra Cohen, a stage IV lung cancer warrior with a new lease on life.
