National Cancer Institute - What you need to know about Lung Cancer The NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. Here it gives information about risks, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment and it's side effects, followup care of patients with Lung Cancer.
MayoClinic.com - Lung Cancer The mission of MayoClinic is to empower people to manage their health by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic. Here it gives information about signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, self-care for parients with Lung Cancer.
American Cancer Society - Overview: Lung Cancer - Non-small Cell The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Here it gives information about what is, risks and prevention, early detection, diagnostics, staging and treatment of Lung Cancer.
RadiologyInfo - Needle Biopsy of Lung (Chest) Nodules RadiologyInfo is the public information Web site of ACR and RSNA. It was established to inform and educate the public about radiologic procedures and the role of radiologists in healthcare, and to improve communications between physicians and their patients. Here it gives information about what is needle biopsy, how to prepare, how is the procedure performed, what does the equipment look like, who interprets the results, benefits vs. risks and limitations of Needle Biopsy of Lung Nodules.
American College of Chest Physicians - Advanced Lung Cancer: Issues To Consider (Patient Education Guide) The ACCP works to promote the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest through leadership, education, research, and communication. Here it gives information about quality of
life, managing pain, managing dyspnea, who provides health care, hospital care, legal issues for patients with advanced lung cancer.
