Lung cancer can affect all aspects of a person's life. Taking that into consideration, the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute's Piper Lung Cancer Program addresses the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of each patient and family member.
Lung cancer starts in the lungs. It is a tumor of abnormal cells that reproduce rapidly and do not grow into normal lung tissue. A lung cancer tumor can grow in one or both lungs.
Small cell lung cancer accounts for about 20 percent of lung cancers. The cells are small but multiply quickly and spread to other organs.
Small cell lung cancer is also called small cell carcinoma or oat cell cancer.
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer that involves the lining of the lung. Although mesothelioma occurs in the chest, it is not considered a form of lung cancer.
Lung cancer facts
Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancer.
Lung cancer is the most preventable type of cancer.
To prevent most lung cancer cases, all you need to do is stop smoking – or never start.
This support group provides an environment for individuals affected by lung cancer (patients, family, caregivers, etc.) to share ideas, concerns, hopes and fears.
Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common lung cancer.