Smoking cessation and lung cancer screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening high-risk individuals for lung cancer with annual low-dose computed tomography scans. However, in 2024, only about…
Lung Cancer
SIADH and lung cancer: A case study
A 71-year-old patient arrives on your med-surg unit after resection of his small-cell lung cancer. Upon admission to your unit and at the end…
New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effects
New treatment modalities for lung cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have contributed to improved patient survival rates. However, these treatments come with unique…
New findings from the American Cancer Society on reduced cancer mortality rates
Based on new findings from a 2020 American Cancer Society report, mortality rates from cancer have declined by 29% between 1991 to 2017 in…
American Heart Association: E-cigarettes are not safe alternative
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia PA. The sessions covered many topics, but one of the most…
A potential connection between lung cancer and pre- and probiotics
A new study from JAMA Oncology examines a potential connection between dietary intake of fiber and probiotics through yogurt and the risk of lung…
This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is an interesting time for me. Up until only a few months ago, I was working in a healthcare market…
Smoking cessation and lung cancer screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening high-risk individuals for lung cancer with annual low-dose computed tomography scans. However, in 2024,…
SIADH and lung cancer: A case study
A 71-year-old patient arrives on your med-surg unit after resection of his small-cell lung cancer. Upon admission to your unit and at…
New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effects
New treatment modalities for lung cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have contributed to improved patient survival rates. However, these treatments come…
New findings from the American Cancer Society on reduced cancer mortality rates
Based on new findings from a 2020 American Cancer Society report, mortality rates from cancer have declined by 29% between 1991 to…
American Heart Association: E-cigarettes are not safe alternative
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia PA. The sessions covered many topics, but one of…
A potential connection between lung cancer and pre- and probiotics
A new study from JAMA Oncology examines a potential connection between dietary intake of fiber and probiotics through yogurt and the risk…
This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is an interesting time for me. Up until only a few months ago, I was working in a…
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