Lung cancer, often caused by smoking, is one of the most common types of cancer in North Carolina. Symptoms can include coughing up blood and shortness of breath. It can be treated by chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. For financial assistance with managing your condition, see our page on Free & Discounted Services.
For information on cancer screening, see our Cancer Screening page.
These sites allow patients to discuss their experiences with illnesses, treatments, and other health matters. Any information or opinions posted are those of the forum users themselves and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Mobile apps and tools give you easy-to-use information and resources that can help you get and stay healthy. For tips on choosing apps, see How to Choose a Good Health App by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
This app helps those facing cancer with curated content, programs, and services to fit their specific cancer journey. Free.
QuitGuide helps smokers understand their smoking patterns and build the skills to become and stay smokefree by tracking cravings, slips, moods, and triggers and providing tips and distractions. Free. iOS, Android
QuitSTART lets teen and adult smokers prepare to become smokefree, monitor their progress, manage cravings and bad moods, and distract themselves from cravings. Free. iOS, Android
Resources selected by Terri Ottosen, Health Sciences Library, UNC-Chapel Hill,
Last reviewed June 19, 2024