Cancer is a condition where body cells grow unchecked. When cancer growth begins in the lungs, it is called lung cancer. Any part of the lungs or airways or part of the breathing pathway may be affected. The breathing pathway includes the following: ● Windpipe (Trachea) ● Lung lining (Pleura) ● Airways to the lungs ● Lungs Lung cancer begins in the lungs and may spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body. Cancer from other organs may also spread to the lungs. When the spread occurs from...

The critical role of caregivers in the treatment of a cancer patient cannot be overstated. Primary (spouse, parent, partner, or adult child) or secondary caregivers (close friends, coworkers, or neighbors) need to provide reliable and continued support to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of the cancer patient. Since most of the cancer treatments nowadays are offered in outpatient centers and not in hospitals, a person is needed at home for the day-to-day care of the patients and associated tasks. Hence, a caregiver plays multiple roles including that of a...