A CT scan of healthy lungs looks typical in size with no inflammation, allowing the diaphragm to dome. Lungs with emphysema can look overinflated, with muscle loss, making the diaphragm misshapen. The ...
Dr George Owiti, a radiographer at Kericho County Hospital examines the Chest CT results of a patient admitted to the hospital. [James Wanzala, Standard] Despite recent breakthroughs that have ...
NORFOLK, Va. — November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The disease often goes undetected until it reaches an ...
Shira Boehler shares her journey being diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer. A doctor explains the need for better lung cancer screening for asymptomatic, never smokers.
This content was provided by GW Hospital. Keith Mortman, MD, FACS, FCCP, is a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon and director of the GW Cancer Center Division of Thoracic Surgery. Here, he discusses ...
Low-dose CT scan helps detect lung cancer early, improving survival. Learn who needs LDCT screening, its benefits, risks and how it saves lives.