1. Body mass index : Information
A good way to determine if your weight is healthy for your height is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). Being overweight puts strain on your heart and can lead to serious health problems. These problems include:
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2. Lung Biopsy : Informed consent
Informed consent is an educational process between health care providers and patients. Before any procedure is performed, the patient is asked to sign a consent form. Prior to signing the form, the patient should understand the nature and purpose ...
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3. Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
Cancerprevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. Hopefully, this will lower the number of deaths caused by
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4. Lung Cancer : Search Results - healthfinder.gov - Your Source for Reliable Health Information
A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, how workers can protect themselves from asbestos exposure, and who to contact for more information.... Details >
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Scenario : Ellen is a 48 year old professional woman who lives and works in Hartford, Connecticut. She has four adult children and two grandchildren. She also has two aging parents who live nearby and who, though they have been active all their li...
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6. Cancer Information
database. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has many additional sources of information including links to search cancer literature in PubMed.
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7. Lung Cancer Information Guide
American Cancer Society. Quick facts lung cancer: what you need to know--now. Atlanta, Ga.: American Cancer Society, 2007.
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8. Lung Cancer: General Information
Lung Cancer: General Information
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9. OHSU Health Information: Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is cancer that usually starts in the lining of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs), but can also begin in other areas of the respiratory system, including the trachea, bronchioles, or alveoli. It is the leading...
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10. Lung Cancer Patient Information Resources
1747 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 11th Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Toll Free Helpline: 800-298-2436 (7475) Phone: 202-463-2080 61 Broadway, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10006 Toll Free: 800-LUNG-USA (800-586-4872) Phone: 212-315-8700 It’s Time to Focus on Lung Canc...
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