Surgery is a common treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly when the disease is detected early and the tumor is small and is only in one part of the lung. For small cell lung ...

Lung wedge resection is surgery that removes a small, wedge-shaped piece of lung tissue. It can treat early stage lung cancer or help doctors diagnose suspicious lumps or shadows on the lungs, visible ...

Surgeons and teams with Vanderbilt Lung Transplant performed 99 lung transplants in 2024, the most ever in one year. Two of the procedures involved combined organ transplants. For the second calendar ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with false-positive lung cancer screening findings did not often undergo Invasive procedures. Procedure ...

Healthcare professionals may consider lung nodule surgery when they suspect a person’s nodules are cancerous, if they are growing quickly, or causing additional symptoms. Various factors, including ...

BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Patients with lung nodules often have to undergo several procedures including biopsy and multiple surgeries, but a Boston hospital is offering a new approach that allows ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, and catching it early is vital. That’s exactly what a low-dose CT scan does, but only one-in-10 people at ...

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is examining lung volume reduction surgery for advanced emphysema and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England, Wales and ...

People with CF may undergo multiple medical procedures to manage lung infections, digestive issues, and other complications. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that leads to the production of ...