Fact Sheets

Small Cell Lung Cancer
Smoking tobacco is the leading risk factor for small cell lung cancer, responsible for 98 percent of all cases.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a broad term for different types of cancers that begin in the lungs.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Smoking puts you at greater risk for developing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This is the most common type of lung cancer. Early diagnosis is key.
Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
While smoking remains the most common cause of lung cancer, you can develop the disease if you smoked very little or never smoked at all. Genetics are becoming an important key to treating these cancers.
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), also known as radiosurgery, is an extremely precise, high-dose form of radiation therapy.
Dyspnea with Advanced Cancers
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Smoking and Cancer
Stopping smoking makes cancer treatments more effective, lessens treatment complications, and decreases the chances of cancer returning.
Cancer Surgery
Cancer surgery is any procedure to remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue. Learn more about these procedures.
Neoplasm (Tumor)
Neoplasms or tumors can be cancerous or non-cancerous and can grow in any part of the body.
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Cancers that begin in the soft tissues of the body such as fat, muscle, nerves, blood vessels, and fibrous tissues.