Lung Cancer and Co-existing Conditions

Lung cancer is rarely experienced as a solitary medical condition, though these other concerns are often placed on the back burner.  What are some of these conditions?

Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Lung Cancer and Co-existing Conditions Lung cancer is rarely experienced as a solitary medical condition, though these other concerns are often placed on the back burner.  What are some of these conditions? Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne  Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Expert Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis  Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is an uncommon lung disease marked by scarring in the lungs.  At least 10% of people with IPF develop lung cancer as well.  What should everyone know about this disease?  Read more READ NOW What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?  Many people with lung cancer also suffer from COPD.  It's not just smoking.  Hereditary conditions such as alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and others raise the risk of both diseases.  What should you known about COPD?  Read more READ NOW Does Asthma Raise the Risk of Lung Cancer?  Does having a history of asthma predispose a person to developing lung cancer?  The answer may surprise you.  Read more READ NOW Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Lung Cancer  If you are living with a co-existing condition such as COPD or asthma, you are probably familiar with pulmonary rehabilitation for lung diseases.  Yet people with lung cancer alone appear to benefit from this therapy as well.  Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • Is a Calorie Just A Calorie? • Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain • 6 Fast and Healthy Meal Ideas • 5 Running Mistakes That Could Lead to Injury • When Is It Time to Get Serious About Leaking After Pregnancy? • Are Bugs the New Superfood? • 5 Superfoods That Do Gross Things to Your Body • 10 Reasons You May Have Inadequate Relief From Arthritis Pain Advertisement About Lung Cancer  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.