A persistent cough is usually associated with more advanced lung cancer like stage 3 or 4, Yang said. A lingering cough can also be a symptom of pneumonia. Between 50-70% of people with lung cancer ...

“Many of these symptoms can happen for reasons other than lung cancer, but if they’re lasting or getting worse over six weeks ...

"We're unfortunately seeing up to 20% of patients who present with lung cancer have never smoked," said Abbas. At younger ...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the second most common cancer in the United States.

A husband was trying to raise awareness about small symptoms and potential environmental factors Tuesday after his wife's ...

That leads to problems like coughing, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Toxins make the tiny ... Smoking is the cause of more than 70 percent of lung cancer cases, making it the leading cause.

Years ago, McColgan said smoking was a way of life. He says it was advertised often on TV, considered a relaxer and even ...

Garlic: Garlic is known for its immune-boosting properties and can be beneficial for lung health. It contains allicin, which ...

Lung cancer can cause a high WBC count because of infections like bronchitis or pneumonia that can happen along with cancer. WBC counts increase when the immune system fights these infections.