About Lung Cancer: Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers

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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Coping Treatment From Lynne Eldridge MD, your Guide to Lung Cancer  In some ways I don't like separating out lung cancer in nonsmokers from that in smokers.  It seems that informing the public that lung cancer does occur in nonsmokers, rather than decreasing the stigma, actually adds to it.  But there are important differences when it comes to symptoms, lung cancer types, and prognosis that make talking about the differences necessary. Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne How is Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers Different?  From the type of cancer, to response to treatment, to prognosis -- lung cancer is a very different disease in never smokers compared to people who have smoked. Search Related Topics:  lung cancer causes  lung cancer non-smokers  Symptoms of Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers  It may seem surprising that the symptoms of lung cancer in never smokers would be different than those in people who have smoked -- but here's why. Search Related Topics:  lung cancer in non-smokers  lung cancer symptoms  adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer Prevention for Nonsmokers  Lung cancer in never-smokers is the 7th leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.  What can you do as a nonsmoker to lower your risk? Search Related Topics:  lung cancer prevention  nonsmokers  radon 12 Steps for Coping with Cancer Fatigue  One universal problem for people living with lung cancer -- whether you are a never smoker or a lifetime smoker -- is fatigue.  And for people who haven't lived with cancer, that doesn't just mean being tired.  While there isn't a quick fix for cancer fatigue, these tips may help you cope with the energy level you have. Search Related Topics:  cancer fatigue  cancer symptoms  coping with lung cancer Related Searches Lung Cancer Therapy Smoking Effects Quitting Smoking Smokers Lungs Quit Smoking Aids Featured Articles How to Choose a Lung Cancer Treatment Center How to Find a Lung Cancer Support Group Does Air Pollution Cause Lung Cancer? Understanding Chemobrain The Stigma of Lung Cancer What Can I Expect in the Final Stages of Lung Cancer?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Lung Cancer? Symptoms of Lung Cancer Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Treatment of Lung Cancer Preventing Lung Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement