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.

Lung Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs 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.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Malignant Mesothelioma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are many treatment choices for malignant mesothelioma. Learn about the different options. ...more  Malignant Mesothelioma: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. Chemo is part of the treatment for many people with mesothelioma. ...more  Malignant Mesothelioma: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells.

Cancer FAQs See All  Malignant Mesothelioma Overview in Cancer FAQs The mesothelium is a tissue that covers and protects the outer surface of some organs. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer that starts in the mesothelium. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

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.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Malignant Mesothelioma: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of mesothelioma, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer. ...more  Malignant Mesothelioma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have malignant mesothelioma, certain exams and tests will be needed to know for sure.

Malignant Mesothelioma See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Malignant Mesothelioma: Introduction in Overview Mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer. It starts in the mesothelium. This is a thin lining that surrounds organs in certain parts of the body. ...more  Malignant Mesothelioma: Risk Factors in Overview Anyone can get mesothelioma. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for this type of cancer.

Cancer FAQs See All  Multiple Myeloma Overview in Cancer FAQs Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in plasma cells in your bone marrow. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more