Detecting Lung Cancer in the Early Stages
Lung cancer screenings, especially in high-risk individuals, are critical to detecting cancer early and reducing mortality rates. Despite advances in the availability of targeted therapies, screenings for lung cancer are still underutilized, and unfortunately many cases are detected at an advanced stage. Recently, health experts implemented plans to expand awareness of the value of lung cancer screenings. Read more.

Lung Cancer Stages and Prognosis
Both prognosis and treatment are often established by the stage of lung cancer at the time of diagnosis. According to the American Cancer Society, the prognosis for non–small cell lung cancer is based on stages I through IV. Small cell lung cancer is typically divided into two stages: limited-stage and extensive-stage. Read more.