Detecting Lung Cancer Blog

When compared to other cancers, lung cancer is seemingly unknown. It is often associated with smoking and considered to be very deadly, but few people know anything further than that about the disease.

They have one of the most difficult demanding jobs available. Firefighters risk their lives day in and day out to help others—and, according to some studies, the job isn’t the only thing posing a risk to these brave individuals. They may also be at an increased risk for lung cancer.

As we’ve discussed in previous posts, lung cancer is typically seen as the poor stepchild when it comes to awareness, early detection and improved cancer treatment. Although this situation seems to be slowly changing for the better, a long road lies ahead for those who are fighting lung cancer, and those who are fighting for a cure.

“Everything's gonna be alright.”

On May 11, 1981, exactly 30 years ago today, musician Bob Marley passed away from brain and lung cancer. Like many musicians, actors and other brilliant minds, he was taken far too young.

In honor of his life, we are reposting this AP article with a short timeline about the musician.

Last month, we posted a blog asking a simple, yes or no question, whose answer is anything but simple—Can we beat cancer?

The first time we asked the question, we posted a video which tried to tackle the subject; today, we want to highlight a news piece on the same matter.