Tag: lung cancer

Early lung cancer screening can save lives

Early lung cancer screening can save lives

Michael Spandorfer, MDPulmonologist and Critical Care SpecialistRoper St. Francis Healthcare Who is at risk for lung cancer?Smoking cigarettes, cigars and
Beating Cancer with Help from Angels

Beating Cancer with Help from Angels

Pam was feeling fine the day she found the lump on her neck. But a couple of days later, her
Dr. Elizabeth Kline Achieves Milestone for Thoracic Robotic Surgeries

Dr. Elizabeth Kline Achieves Milestone for Thoracic Robotic Surgeries

A 59-year old woman will live cancer free after a life-saving surgery Monday that cured her early stage lung cancer.
Longtime Smoker? Concerned about Lung Cancer? Schedule a CT Lung Screening

Longtime Smoker? Concerned about Lung Cancer? Schedule a CT Lung Screening

Current and former smokers have 25 times the risk of developing lung cancer compared to non-smokers. The good news is
A Simple Screening Saved Paula's Life

A Simple Screening Saved Paula's Life

Paula knew that, as a smoker, she was at risk for cancer, but didn’t know there was a simple screening
How to Beat Cancer’s Top Killer? Find it Early — New Liquid Biopsy Does Just That.

How to Beat Cancer’s Top Killer? Find it Early — New Liquid Biopsy Does Just That.

Every year, lung cancer kills more people than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. And not only is it the
Breathe Easier!

Breathe Easier!

Roper St. Francis’ affordable new lung cancer screenings will help save lives. It’s early November and the pink ribbons so
Army Wife Saved by CyberKnife

Army Wife Saved by CyberKnife

“I made the mistake of asking my oncologist about my survivability,” she said. “Don’t ever do that. He told me
James, Lung Cancer Survivor

James, Lung Cancer Survivor

When James’ wife encouraged him to see a doctor about a lingering illness, he found out he had lung cancer.