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Lung Cancer Guide | Symptoms, Types, Treatment & Prevention

  Comprehensive Guide to Lung Cancer Understanding Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Prevention Strategies Overview Types Symptoms Causes & Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Lung Cancer: An Overview Anatomy of the lungs showing common areas affected by cancer Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. These abnormal cells do not carry out the functions of normal lung cells and can form tumors that interfere with l...

Leukemia in 2025: Symptoms, 4 Main Types, Latest Treatments & Survival Rates (Updated November 2025)

  Leukemia in 2025: Symptoms, 4 Main Types, Latest Treatments & Survival Rates (Updated November 2025) Last updated: November 28, 2025 Every 3 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with leukemia. Thanks to 2025 breakthroughs in targeted therapy and immunotherapy, survival rates are the highest they’ve ever been — especially when caught early. Early Warning Signs of Leukemia Unexplained fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest Frequent infections or fever Easy bruising or bleeding (including nosebleeds & petechiae) Swollen lymph nodes, liver or spleen Bone or joint pain Pale skin and shortness of breath Night sweats and unexplained weight loss The 4 Main Types of Leukemia (Quick Comparison Table) Type Most Common Age Aggressiveness 5-Year Survival Rate (2025 data) Acute Lymphoblastic (ALL) Children 2–5 yrs Very aggressive 90%+ (children), 70% (adults) Acute Myeloid (AML) Adults 65+ Very aggressive 70–80% under 60, 30% over 60 Chronic Lym...