Lung Cancer Blog with Lynne Eldridge MD May 2008 Archive

Perhaps I still feel somewhat guilty about raining on everyone’s picnic – writing about an increased risk of lung cancer with the consumption of grilled red meat at the onset ... Read More

Once considered a time for rest, moderate exercise after lung cancer surgery is not only tolerated, but appears beneficial for overall health. Researchers at Duke University evaluated patients following surgery in ... Read More

I have always been perplexed at how little emphasis those of us in the medical profession place on prevention. And, not only prevention in the first place, but prevention ... Read More

Carriers of a certain genetic defect affecting 10 million Americans have twice the likelihood of developing lung cancer, new research suggests. A new study done at the Mayo Clinic ... Read More

Eating healthily with lung cancer can be a challenge. Treatments for cancer – and cancer alone can cause fatigue. While the dust continues to gather and the mail ... Read More

For any of you that have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, my heart goes out to you. Not only is this a frightening time in your life, but ... Read More

We know that lung cancer is more likely to be cured the earlier it is caught. Yet by the time people experience symptoms of lung cancer, it has frequently ... Read More

I always sensed it intuitively, but new research does support the concept that quality of life; feeling good and enjoying life, improves survival in those diagnosed with non-small cell lung ... Read More

This week I wrote about a study linking red meat intake to lung cancer. What was I thinking? Summer is nearing, with its picnics and barbeques. I ... Read More

A bright smile in the mirror can raise our spirits, but it also appears to lower the risk of developing lung cancer. A recent study in Japan demonstrated that ... Read More

Survival rates for cancer are higher than ever – for most. Looking through the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2008, I felt a sense of shock that ... Read More

We know that smoking causes lung cancer, yet some people seem to “get away with” smoking for a long time, while others don’t. Some people develop lung cancer even ... Read More

A change in the sense of taste occurs commonly as a side effect of chemotherapy. Often described as a bitter or metallic taste, simple measures, such as using plastic utensils ... Read More

When I speak on healthy lifestyle habits, it’s not uncommon to hear comments such as “it’s too late for me,” from cancer survivors. It’s not! Some lifestyle habits ... Read More

"I’ve smoked for 40 years. Will it really make any difference if I quit now?" A study just released suggests that there is hope even for long-term smokers who kick ... Read More

Of all the confusing terms we toss out to those with lung cancer, my pet peeve is the word “inoperable.” Yes, for those of us in medicine it helps ... Read More

Lung cancer is suspected most commonly when someone notes a persistent cough, begins to cough up blood, or develops other common symptoms of lung cancer such as shortness of breath ... Read More

For those of you visiting for the first time, Lung Cancer “Foodie Friday” will feature recipes that can be soothing during lung cancer treatment, as well as recipes containing foods ... Read More

I hate to admit to everyone that I missed National Minority Cancer Awareness Week and it has already passed. As I was thinking about the racial disparities in cancer treatment, ... Read More