Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs. It is the
leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women, although
the survival rate has improved slightly in recent years.
Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for lung
cancer, with almost 90 percent of all lung cancers attributable
to smoking or secondhand exposure to cigarette smoke. The lung
cancer experts at The James have dedicated their lives to
supporting and caring for cancer patients and their families,
and our specialized team approach provides the best cancer
research and treatment. Physicians and researchers at Ohio
State's Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and
Solove Research Institute are continually seeking new answers to
questions about lung cancer. Recent research advancements
include: - An $8 million award from Ohio's Third Frontier
program to launch a massive effort to better prevent, detect and
treat lung cancer. The award is expected to attract an
additional $13.5 million from the project's commercial par