Lung cancer remains the world’s deadliest cancer, and cigarette smoke is its chief culprit. Chemicals in tobacco, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), damage DNA and trigger the mutations ...

A severe case of COVID-19 or influenza could increase the risk of lung cancer later on, according to new research. Scientists ...

Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections prime the lungs for cancer and can accelerate the disease’s development, but vaccination heads off those harmful effects, new research indicates.

EGFR-positive lung cancer is more common in non-smokers (particularly those with adenocarcinoma) and younger adults, as it often develops from a single genetic mutation rather than widespread DNA ...

This fact sheet explains how lung cancer is staged, and what each stage means. Lung cancer staging can be complex, but this fact sheet is intended for patient education. Our easy-to-read fact sheets ...

A UVA Health study finds severe viral infections can prime the lungs for cancer, but vaccination appears to reduce that risk.

In a new study, researchers found that being hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 was linked to a 24 percent increase in later ...

Severe COVID or flu may quietly raise lung cancer risk—but vaccines appear to stop the damage before it starts.