Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Common Liver Tests in Understanding Your Diagnosis Detailed information on the most common liver function tests, including serum bilirubin test, serum albumin test, serum alkaline phosphatase test, serum aminotransferases, prothrombin time test, alanine transaminase test, aspartate transaminase test, gamm ...more  Abdominal Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.

Liver Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Liver Cancer: Introduction in Overview Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. ...more  Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease in Overview Alcohol-induced liver disease is caused by heavy use of alcohol. The liver's job is to break down alcohol. If you drink more than it can process, it can become badly damaged.

Chemotherapy See All  Lung Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Not everyone with lung cancer needs chemotherapy. But it is part of the standard treatment for most people. ...more

Surgery See All  Lung Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Surgery is often part of the treatment for some early stage lung cancers. Which type you have depends on where the cancer is and how large it is. Read on to learn more. ...more  Lobectomy in Surgery A lobectomy is a surgery to remove one of the lobes of the lungs....more

Deciding on Treatment See All Chemotherapy See All Radiation See All Surgery See All Other Treatments See All  Lung Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. Write the answers down in a notebook. Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment. ...more  Lung Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Lung cancer can be treated in several ways. Which treatment may work best for you? It depends on a number of things.

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Overview See All  Anatomy of the Respiratory System in Overview A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works....more  Smoking and Respiratory Diseases in Overview Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit. ...more  Lung Cancer: Symptoms in Overview Lung cancer often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. In fact, many lung cancers don't cause symptoms until they have already spread.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Bronchoscopy in Understanding Your Diagnosis Bronchoscopy is a procedure to look directly at the airways in the lungs through a thin, lighted tube (bronchoscope). ...more  Chest Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis A chest ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. ...more  CT Scan of the Chest in Understanding Your Diagnosis A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test.