Living with Lung Cancer Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among American men and women. Yet, thousands of people are surviving lung cancer thanks to early detection and effective treatments. When lung cancer is diagnosed and treated early, survival rates can increase to about 80 percent for localized, stage I cancers. Living with lung cancer can impact your daily life. The more you know about lung cancer, the better you will be able to manage your disease. Use the resources on the pages below to improve your quality of life through exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation, managing pain and shortness of breath, and getting recommended vaccinations. It can also be beneficial to join a lung cancer support group to talk with others who have the same health issues, and to receive educational information and other helpful resources. Featured Stories Proper Hydration On The Go with Oxygen Lung Cancer at a Glance Eat to Heal During Cancer Treatment Lung Cancer Center As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, our team excels at managing lung cancer patients with other lung diseases such as emphysema and COPD. National Jewish Health also has been named a high-performing hospital for Lung Cancer Surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more. View all Specialties & Conditions More Living with Lung Cancer Tips Tips to Quit Smoking Shortness of Breath and Eating Reasons to Quit Proper Hydration Proper Hydration On The Go with Oxygen Free Lung Cancer Screening – Do You Need One? Lung Cancer at a Glance Intimacy Ordering Oxygen Healthy Recipes Living with Chronic Lung Disease Eat to Heal During Cancer Treatment Depression Common Feelings Anxiety Tobacco Cessation Medications Medicine Safety Managing Your Medication Supply On The Go with Oxygen Stress & Relaxation Smoking & Tobacco Use Quitting Tobacco Preparing to Quit Tobacco & Your Health Sleep Emotional Management 10 Benefits of Staying Hydrated Tips to Improve Health by Increasing Happiness Lung Cancer Risk Factors E-Cigarettes Cigarette Chemicals Busting Myths about Oxygen Therapy Better Health Starts After the Last Cigarette Lung Cancer: Lifestyle Management Lung Cancer CT Screening Thank you to the Hearst Foundations for its generosity in creating the Hearst Cancer Resource Center. National Jewish Health appreciates the Foundations’ long-time support. You may also be interested in... Lung Cancer Support Group Living with Chronic Disease Class Tools for Giving-Up Smoking - Trying Again Class Stress Management and Relaxation Class Managing Your Energy Everyday Class On the Go With Oxygen Class Smoking & Tobacco Use