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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

    Not enough is known about whether vapes or e-cigarettes are safe.
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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

    More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Learn key facts about lung cancer
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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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  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Learn more about CT scans for lung cancer
  • Artículo - 5 Minute Read

    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

    How Smoking Affects the Lungs
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Learn more about the warning signs of lung cancer
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    Is Thirdhand Smoke a Health Risk?

    July 21, 2015

    Can third hand smoke harm your health? Learn more about third hand smoke and find out if you're at an elevated risk for related illnesses. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cigarette smoke, lung cancer, nicotine, secondhand smoke, third hand smoke, Tobacco

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