Researchers examined the number of thoracic surgeons by region in the United States using data from 2010 and 2014 to calculate both density and patterns of change. There are more thoracic surgeons ...

A 60-year-old’s routine health screening revealed stage 1 lung cancer – a reminder that the disease can strike anyone, and ...

Causes of a lump on your chest can include a cyst, abscess, lipoma, or benign tumor. A doctor can diagnose the lump with imaging tests, and if they find anything, they can recommend treatment. When ...

Chest tumors can be benign or malignant. Both types of tumors can cause similar symptoms, such as pain or swelling in the chest area. The chest wall forms the protective casing for the heart, lungs, ...

NELSON was a population-based, randomized, controlled trial using volume-based, low-dose CT lung-cancer screening in men at high risk for developing lung cancer. The screening protocol in the NELSON ...

Usually, swollen chest lymph nodes are too deep in the chest for a person to feel them. Any swollen lymph nodes in the chest appear on imaging scans. Swelling can indicate an underlying condition.

Lung cancer stigma stems from its association with smoking, affecting patients' emotional well-being and support systems.

David Carbone, MD, PhD, received International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s Paul A. Bunn Jr. Scientific Award. The award — presented at this year’s IASLC Word Conference on Lung Cancer — ...

Thoracic imaging is critical in detecting, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to the lungs and surrounding organs in the chest. Advanced imaging techniques provide vital insight into lung ...

Introduction Integrating smoking cessation supports into lung cancer screening can improve abstinence rates. However, ...