Surgery is a common treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly when the disease is detected early and the tumor is small and is only in one part of the lung. For small cell lung ...

Side effects from lung cancer surgery can include pain, fatigue, cough, and shortness of breath. Discover what to expect after a lobectomy and tips to manage recovery at home.

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...

Multidisciplinary evaluation, including thoracic surgical consultation, is crucial for oligometastatic NSCLC patients to optimize treatment strategies. Lung surgery for oligometastatic NSCLC shows ...

Adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery for patients with operable non-small cell lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide—improved long-term survival overall compared with ...

Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are already compromised, so the prospect of removing all or part of a lung is especially daunting for these patients if they are also ...

A quiet signal inside a tumor may soon guide how surgeons treat early lung cancer. Researchers now report that hidden genetic ...

Abenacianine, a fluorescent imaging agent, aids in real-time tumor visualization during lung cancer surgeries, enhancing surgical precision and outcomes. Fast track designation by the FDA highlights ...

ZANESVILLE — Genesis HealthCare System has launched a collaboration between its pulmonary medicine and thoracic surgery departments to improve surgical treatment of lung cancer. It utilizes advanced ...

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