What Is Cancer?

As you learn all about your diagnosis, you may have questions that you want to discuss with your doctor. For now, let’s begin with the basics.

Lung Cancer Information

  • If You Have Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Source: American Cancer Society
    A brief overview of small cell lung cancer including the different types, tests, questions, treatments, clinical trials, and what happens after treatment.
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  • If You Have Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Source: American Cancer Society
    A brief overview of non-small cell lung cancer including the different types, tests, questions, treatments, clinical trials, and what happens after treatment.
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More on this topic

  • Managing Different Opinions
    Author: Sarah Handzel
    You may wonder if you should seek a second opinion about your cancer diagnosis and treatment options. Second opinions may confirm your diagnosis and provide invaluable information about your cancer and where it’s located in your body.
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  • Tips for Newly Diagnosed
    Source: Cancer Support Community
    Are you newly diagnosed? Here's what you need to know.
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  • More About Every Cancer Type
    Source: National Cancer Institute
    This is a great place to start if you do not see a specific type of cancer right now on Cancer.com and want to learn more. Get more information about treatment options, causes, prevention, ongoing research, and resources for coping.
  • Lung Cancer Booklet
    Source: Cancer Support Community
    A comprehensive guide about diagnosing lung cancer, treatment decisions, types of lung cancer, its staging, coping and support, practical concerns, and moving forward.
  • Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Source: National Cancer Institute
    Learn more from the NCI about the stages of non-small cell lung cancer, including what the stages mean and how to identify what stage you might be in.
  • General Information About Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Source: National Cancer Institute
    Learn more from the NCI about non-small cell lung cancer, including what it is, signs and symptoms you might recognize, tests you can take, and factors that affect your treatment options.
  • General Information About Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Source: National Cancer Institute
    Learn more from the NCI about small cell lung cancer, including what it is, signs and symptoms you might recognize, tests you can take, and factors that affect your treatment options.
  • Stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Source: National Cancer Institute
    Learn more from the NCI about the stages of small cell lung cancer, including what the stages mean and how to identify what stage you might be in.
 

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