Lung Cancer Articles A-Z

Causes of Lung Cancer

The most common causes of lung cancer are linked to tobacco smoke, pollution, and lung diseases. This part of the eMedTV archives describes various causes of this disease and offers information on the latest research on cancer causes.

Cigarette Smoking and Cancer

Cigarette smoking and cancer are linked -- cigarette smoking causes cancer. This eMedTV article examines the relationship between cigarette smoking and cancer, and provides statistics on cancer rates and the impact of secondhand smoke.

Cigars and Cancer

Studies on cigars and cancer have shown that even daily smokers who do not inhale are at a greater risk to develop cancer. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at cigars and cancer, including information about the carcinogens in cigars.

Diabetes and Lobectomy

People with diabetes are at a higher risk of infections and complications following a lobectomy. This eMedTV resource describes possible signs of problems with diabetes and lobectomy, like weakness, shortness of breath, feeling thirsty, and others.

Diabetes and Pneumonectomy

People with diabetes have an increased risk when undergoing medical procedures like a pneumonectomy. This eMedTV page explains signs that indicate a problem with diabetes and a pneumonectomy, like shortness of breath, weakness, and feeling thirsty.

Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin may be prescribed to treat various types of cancer, including breast cancer and lung cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this medication, noting its effects, the types of cancer it can treat, and some precautions and warnings.

Doxorubicin and Breastfeeding

Doxorubicin does pass through breast milk. This eMedTV page explains why the manufacturer of doxorubicin recommends that women not take the drug while breastfeeding and discusses what to talk to your physician about prior to taking the drug.

Doxorubicin and Hair Loss

Hair loss is the most commonly reported side effect of doxorubicin. This segment of the eMedTV archives takes a look at the connection between doxorubicin and hair loss in more detail and offers some suggestions on dealing with hair loss.

Doxorubicin and Pregnancy

Doxorubicin is generally not considered safe for women who are pregnant. This eMedTV segment discusses the results of animal studies on doxorubicin and pregnancy, and explains why the FDA has classified doxorubicin as a pregnancy Category D medicine.

Doxorubicin and Weight Gain

Weight gain is a common side effect of doxorubicin. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how often weight gain occurs in people taking the drug and lists some things you can try if you're on doxorubicin and weight gain occurs.

Doxorubicin Chemotherapy Drug

Doxorubicin Dosing

This eMedTV article discusses doxorubicin dosing guidelines and provides some general suggestions on when and how to take the medication. This page also explains the factors that may affect your doxorubicin dose, such as your weight and height.

Drug Interactions With Doxorubicin

Verapamil and "live" vaccinations are among the drugs that can potentially interact with doxorubicin. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with doxorubicin can lead to problems, such as dangerous side effects or congestive heart failure.

Drug Interactions With Gemcitabine

NSAIDs and "live" vaccinations are among the drugs that can potentially interact with gemcitabine. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with gemcitabine, and explains how these interactions can lead to problems.