November

Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of both men and women in the United States. In addition, lung cancer is responsible for more cancer deaths than prostate, breast and colorectal cancers combined. The American Cancer Society estimates that 213,380 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007. Please view the important information and resources below to learn more about lung cancer.

For information about smoking cessation, please visit our Smoking Cessation website.

Organizations and Websites

• Huntsman Cancer Institute Thoracic Oncology Program
• Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education (ALCASE)
• Lung Cancer.org
• National Cancer Institute
• American Cancer Society

Books

Check availability in our Cancer Learning Center or view ordering information from Amazon.com.

100 Questions & Answers About Lung Cancer. Parles, Karen; Schiller, Joan H. 2006.

Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices and Hope. Henschke, Claudia I.; McCarthy, Peggy, et. al. 2002.

Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Options. Johnston, Lorraine. 2001.

With Every Breath: A lung cancer guidebook. St. John, Tina M. 2005.

Videos

Available in our Cancer Learning Center.

Booklets

• What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer
• Living with a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
• Lung Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients

For additional information, please visit the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center or call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at (801) 581-6365 or toll-free (888) 424-2100.

Introduction and General Resources

Other Resources

Nutrition

Coping and Financial Issues

Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Did you know?

Lung cancer kills more men each year than prostate and colorectal cancers combined.