While the statistics remain stark—lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide and has the highest death ...

Radon and smoking are both known causes of lung cancer, but when someone is exposed to both, the results can be deadly.

Shame can shape how early patients get diagnosed, and how aggressively they pursue treatment, if at all. In a 2014 study, Dr.

Lung cancer stigma stems from its association with smoking, affecting patients' emotional well-being and support systems. Stigmatization can lead to increased distress, isolation, and a lack of ...

Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in non-smokers. Researchers ...

The proportion of people being diagnosed with lung cancer who have never smoked is increasing, according to a new study. The study — published Feb. 4 in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal for ...

WalletHub analyzed the per-person cost of smoking across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, looking at the potential ...

A new report from the American Cancer Association predicts lung cancer will cause more deaths than any other in 2026.

Among healthy adults, inhaling wood smoke for 2 hours negatively impacted the lung microbiome by raising the amount of ...