Lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma are often confused, so it’s important to understand the key differences between them, including tumor location and treatments. Lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma ...

Lung cancer patients are particularly susceptible to malignant pleural effusion, when fluid collects in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München, in ...

Dr. Hedy Kindler joins us on the podcast to discuss the latest update to the treatment of pleural mesothelioma guideline. She discusses the latest changes to the updated recommendations across topics ...

Stage 1 mesothelioma is localized. The cancer is confined to one side of the chest lining or one area of the abdomen and has not spread to lymph nodes or distant organs. At this stage, treatment may ...

PATIENTS in north Cumbria can now access specialist lung procedures closer to home. Cumberland Infirmary, this month, carried out its first medical Thoracoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure used to ...

Chest X-ray; A chest X-ray is the first test performed when lung cancer is suspected. It can show a lung mass of abnormal lung cells or a smaller spot called a lung nodule, though it can't determine ...