Lung Cancer Center

09/02/2026

Lung cancer that is in stage 3 is considered more advanced than stage 1 or stage 2 disease, but has not yet spread to distant organs like stage 4 lung cancer. Learn more about stage 3 lung cancer and what it means for patients. https://www.lungcancercenter.com/lung-cancer/stages/stage-3/

08/30/2026

Grief does not follow a set timeline or look the same for everyone. After losing someone to lung cancer, some days may feel manageable while others bring the loss back all over again.

On National Grief Awareness Day, we recognize those navigating loss and remind them that they do not have to move through it alone. Support groups, grief counselors, and trusted loved ones can provide comfort and connection throughout the grieving process.

Explore resources for coping with the loss of a loved one to lung cancer: https://www.lungcancercenter.com/news/resources/coping-with-grief/.

08/24/2026

Located in southeastern Louisiana, "Cancer Alley" extends from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. This area is recognized as one of the highest hotspots for cancer cases in the United States and is home to over 150 chemical plants. Additionally, lung cancer rates in Cancer Alley are significantly higher compared to the rest of the region.

To learn more about Cancer Alley, please visit our website. https://www.lungcancercenter.com/news/cancer-alley-louisiana/

08/20/2026

Pleurodesis is a medical procedure used to treat pleural effusion, a condition where excess fluid builds up in the space between the lungs and chest wall. Buildup is common in individuals with pleural mesothelioma and can cause difficulty breathing and chest pain. Learn more about the pleurodesis procedure and mesothelioma on our website: https://www.lungcancercenter.com/treatment/pleurodesis/.

08/18/2026

Clinical trials help researchers evaluate potential new ways to prevent, detect, and treat lung cancer. Depending on a patient’s diagnosis and eligibility, a trial may provide access to an emerging treatment or a new combination of existing therapies.

However, every clinical trial has specific requirements, potential benefits, and possible risks. Before participating, patients should ask their healthcare team:

✔️What is the purpose of this trial?
✔️Why might I be eligible?
✔️How could it affect my current treatment?
✔️What additional appointments or tests are required?
✔️What costs are covered?

Learn more about lung cancer clinical trials and the questions to consider before participating: https://www.lungcancercenter.com/treatment/clinical-trials/.

08/15/2026

Bronchitis and lung cancer can share symptoms like coughing, wheezing, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath—but important differences in timing and progression can offer clues.

Our latest blog explains what to watch for, how doctors distinguish between these conditions, and when a persistent or worsening symptom deserves medical attention.

Read the full guide: https://www.lungcancercenter.com/news/bronchitis-vs-lung-cancer-symptoms/.

Compare bronchitis vs lung cancer symptoms, including cough, wheezing, and breathing problems. Learn key differences and when to see a doctor.

08/12/2026

As students head back to school, new schedules and routines offer an opportunity to make healthy changes at home.

There is no safe level of secondhand smoke exposure. For children, exposure can contribute to respiratory infections, ear infections, asthma attacks, and slowed lung growth. In adults who do not smoke, secondhand smoke can also increase the risk of developing lung cancer.

Help protect the whole family by keeping homes and vehicles smoke-free—even when children are not present. Learn more about secondhand smoke and ways to reduce exposure: https://www.lungcancercenter.com/news/5-tips-avoid-secondhand-smoke/.

08/06/2026

A smoker’s cough may be ongoing, but new or changing symptoms should not be ignored.

If your cough gets worse, feels different, or occurs alongside symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or blood in your mucus, talk to a healthcare provider. A cough’s sound or mucus color alone cannot determine whether it is lung cancer.

Learn how a smoker’s cough may differ from a lung cancer cough and when to seek medical care: https://www.lungcancercenter.com/lung-cancer/symptoms/smokers-cough/.

08/04/2026

Asbestos was once valued throughout the aviation and aerospace industries for its strength and resistance to heat. It could be found in aircraft brake systems, insulation, adhesives, composite materials, and other components.

Aircraft mechanics, aerospace manufacturing and assembly workers, operations technicians, supply chain employees, and some U.S. Air Force personnel may have been exposed to asbestos while producing, repairing, or maintaining aircraft and related equipment.

Because asbestos-related illnesses can take decades to develop, former aviation and aerospace workers should tell their healthcare providers about any known or suspected occupational exposure.

Learn more about asbestos exposure in aviation and the trades that may have been affected: https://www.lungcancercenter.com/who-lung-cancer-affects/aviation-aerospace/.

08/01/2026

Today is World Lung Cancer Day, a time to raise awareness, support those affected, and recognize the continued progress being made in lung cancer research and treatment.

Lung cancer can affect anyone, including people who have never smoked. By understanding the risk factors, recognizing possible symptoms, and discussing screening with a healthcare provider, we can help more people take informed steps toward their health.

Whether you are a patient, survivor, caregiver, or loved one, you are not alone. Learn more about lung cancer, treatment, and available support: https://www.lungcancercenter.com/lung-cancer/.