Can Smoking Pot Cause Lung Cancer?
The health risks and benefits of marijuana are hotly debated, and one particular risk—lung cancer—isn't as well-studied as it is for say, cigarettes. Here's what you should know about pot and your respiratory health.
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The Strange 'Velvety' Appearance of This Woman's Palms Was Actually a Sign of Lung Cancer
She had a condition called "tripe palms"—and it's extremely rare.
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7 Causes of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers
Yes, smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, but non-smokers can get it too. Here are a few of the reasons why.
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The Difference Between Small Cell and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A lung cancer diagnosis can be confusing. Here are the two major types of lung cancer, and their symptoms and treatments.
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This Woman Thought She Had Pneumonia—but It Turned Out to Be Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Amanda Nerstad went to the doctor feeling out of breath and left with a shocking diagnosis.
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How Long Is Too Long to Have a Cough?
Ask yourself these five questions to help determine when a lingering cough may actually be something to worry about.
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The Stages of Lung Cancer, Explained
A patient’s prognosis depends a lot on how big their tumor is and how far it’s spread.
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What Is Lung Cancer’s Survival Rate?
Lung cancer has a reputation as an always-fatal disease, but prognosis depends on the type of tumor and when it’s diagnosed.
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These 3 Women Were Each Diagnosed With Advanced Lung Cancer—Even Though They Never Smoked
Yes, you can get lung cancer even if you've never picked up the habit. These 3 women are proof.
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Yes, There's Such a Thing as Third-Hand Smoke. Here's What You Need to Know
In this book excerpt, the author of "An Empowering Guide to Lung Cancer: Six Steps to Taking Charge of Your Care and Your Life" explains a little-known health risk of tobacco.
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