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Is It Costochondritis or Cancer?

Published on: March 5, 2026

A common non-cardiac cause of chest pain is costochondritis, but its symptoms can mimic those of some cancers. Learn more about costochondritis.

Cancer Updates Lung Cancer
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Can You Get Lung Cancer Without Smoking?

Published on: November 12, 2025

Anyone can get lung cancer, whether or not they smoke. Learn more about the causes and risk factors of lung cancer for people that don’t smoke.

Cancer Updates Lung Cancer Prevention
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Asthma or COPD: How Symptoms Could Mask Signs of Lung Cancer

Published on: November 21, 2024

Symptoms of asthma and COPD can delay a lung cancer diagnosis. Learn more about symptom monitoring, lung cancer screening, and what to ask your doctor.

Cancer Updates Diagnosis Lung Cancer
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Quitting Smoking in Your 60s? Research Shows It's Worth It

Published on: November 19, 2024

When people ages 65 and over quit smoking, they can increase their life expectancy, a new study shows. Find out more about how to quit tobacco successfully.

Cancer Updates Lung Cancer Prevention Smoking Tobacco
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Lung Cancer & Flu Season: 6 Key Insights from an Expert

Published on: November 12, 2024

Getting colds or the flu is more likely during fall and winter. Dr. Charu Aggarwal offers advice to help people with lung cancer avoid colds and the flu.

Cancer Updates Lung Cancer Vaccinations
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Smoking and Vaping Together Increases Lung Cancer Risk More Than Smoking Alone

Published on: November 7, 2024

Find out how smoking both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes affects lung cancer risk. Get tips to help you quit using all forms of tobacco.

Cancer Updates Carcinogens E-Cigarettes Lung Cancer Risk Factors Smoking Tobacco
Targeted Drug Stops Lung Cancer Growth for Five Years in Over Half of People with Mutated Lung Cancer

Published on: June 13, 2024

A study shows that a targeted therapy drug stops the spread of lung cancer for 5 years or more. The drug, lorlatinib (Lobrena), also stops new cancer growth in the brain.

Cancer Updates Lung Cancer Targeted Therapy Treatment
Targeted Cancer Drug Lowers Risk of Cancer Growth or Death in Lung Cancer with a Specific Mutation

Published on: June 13, 2024

A study has shown that giving patients with lung cancer a targeted therapy drug after combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy helps them live longer without the cancer growing or spreading.

Cancer Updates Lung Cancer Targeted Therapy Treatment