Many are unaware of the risk factors of carcinoid tumors of the lung. Through many scientific studies, researchers have found that changes in the lungs, due to dangerous chemicals or radiation, cause ...

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide with annual numbers upwards of one million people. Nowadays, there are three main types including: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung ...

Lung cancer is cancer where the tumors start in the lungs. It can either be small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) or non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Most cases of lung cancer are NSCLC. Specifically, most ...

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and other neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a group of cancers that originate from neuroendocrine cells, which release hormones into the bloodstream when they receive ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – World Lung Cancer Day has been observed every year on August 1 since 2012 to raise awareness about the risk of the disease. Cooler start to August in western Massachusetts The ...

Some cancers discriminate – men versus women – senior citizens versus middle-aged adults – race versus race. Some cancers, however, don’t really care who they hit and lung cancer is one of those. Some ...

Today, we heard the news that Rush Limbaugh has advanced lung cancer. It seems that he has consulted several health professionals to help him navigate through his condition. I wish him well and I ...

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are neoplasms that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems. They can be found in the gut, pancreas, lungs, and other organs. Although pulmonary ...

Reviewed by Yolanda Smith, B.Pharm. Carcinoid tumors may sometimes be asymptomatic but may show symptoms in other patients. The signs of the illness are not definite and depend greatly on the location ...