Top 10 Myths About Lung Cancer

 Myths about the causes, treatment, and prognosis of lung cancer are well-ingrained among the public, yet we are finding that many of these myths are ill-founded.  The truth is these myths are instead adding to the stigma and pessimism so rampant among the public.  Treatments are improving rapidly, and exciting breakthroughs are happening.

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 Top 10 Myths About Lung Cancer  Myths about the causes, treatment, and prognosis of lung cancer are well-ingrained among the public, yet we are finding that many of these myths are ill-founded.  The truth is these myths are instead adding to the stigma and pessimism so rampant among the public.  Treatments are improving rapidly, and exciting breakthroughs are happening. Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Expert Top 10 Myths About Lung Cancer  Many of you know all to well that the myth "only people who smoke get lung cancer" is truly a myth.  The fact is that the majority of people diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015 are non-smokers.  Yet many other myths abound.  Read more READ NOW Top 10 Myths About Clinical Trials Not only is it a myth that taking part in a clinical trial makes you a guinea pig, but it is a fact that many people are alive and living with lung cancer today due to their participation in these studies.  Read more  READ NOW How to Find Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer  It can be daunting looking at clinical trials that may be available for lung cancer.  I remember that, even as a physician, I pulled out many hairs while checking out whether any of these studies would work for my father.  Thankfully people with lung cancer don't have to be a cancer expert to navigate these trials; a free lung cancer clinical trial matching service is available.  Read more READ NOW Lung Cancer in Older Adults One of the common myths about lung cancer is that people of a certain age or beyond may be unable to tolerate treatment.  In contrast, what does the research tell us?  Read more  READ NOW Featured Articles • Donating Blood • 13 Ways to Increase Your Calcium Intake With Dairy • What Are the Warning Signs of Suicide? • The Worst Diet for Your Heart--and Your Waistline • 10 Recipe Hacks to Increase Fiber • 15 Calcium Sources That Don't Require a Cow • Simple Ways to Live a Healthier Life • 10 Must-Do Strength Training Moves For Women Over 50 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.