Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States according to the American Cancer Society, accounting for about one in five cancer deaths. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than from colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.

After moving to DC from New York City, Robert had a heart-to-heart conversation with his new primary care physician about his decades-long cigarette smoking habit. He was concerned about the effects of his smoking on his health as well as that of his family members. His doctor recommended annual…