Cancer Awareness & Prevention An estimated two-thirds of all cancers are preventable. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Information and education are key to cancer prevention, early detection and to sound decision making about [...]

Smoking Cessation At Karmanos we understand that it is the patient's choice to quit smoking. However, it is a fact that smoking increases the risk for almost every type of cancer, not just lung cancer. Here are a few resources we recommend for health care professionals to [...]

National Jewish Health For 120 years, National Jewish Health has been at the forefront of research and medicine. We integrate the latest scientific discoveries with coordinated care for lung, heart and immune diseases. View Resource

Find An Alpha-1 Support Group Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic (inherited) condition – it is passed from parents to their children through their genes. Alpha-1 may result in serious lung disease in adults and/or liver disease at any age. Provided by Alpha-1 Foundation. [...]

9Health E-Tools Here you’ll find virtual prevention tools to empower you to own your health throughout the year. These health programs and apps were carefully selected to ensure they are credible and evidenced-based. Don’t see something you would want? Make sure to check back often as [...]

Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Sometimes we take our lungs for granted. They keep us alive and well and for the most part, we don't need to think about them. That's why it is important to prioritize your lung health. Your body has a natural [...]

Warning Signs Of Lung Disease It is important to pay attention to these symptoms as they could be the first signs of lung disease, including COPD, asthma and lung cancer. Knowing the early warning signs of lung disease can help you receive treatment before the disease [...]

Lung Procedures, Tests, and Treatments Depending on your symptoms and diagnosis, your doctor might recommend a lung test or procedure. Use the glossary or search field provided by American Lung Association to learn more about various procedures. View Resource

Find Local Support for Your Lung Health Calling on a support system can positively impact your health. Find an in-person support group nearby, connect with an expert online or over the phone, or join one of our online communities today. Provided by American Lung Association [...]

Clinical Research and Science As the nation’s leading respiratory hospital and one of the top research centers, National Jewish Health is at the forefront of research and medicine. Learn more about available clinical trials, academic and research activities, laboratory research, and more. View Resource [...]

Cancer A-Z Choose a cancer type from the list below to get detailed information. If you don't see your type listed, it might be covered under a different name. Use the search icon in the menu at the top of the page, or contact the American [...]

National Jewish Health Treatments and Programs National Jewish Health attracts world-class researchers and faculty, which places us at the forefront of health care to embrace a personalized, preventive approach to medicine. Search all Programs & Services. View Resource