Megan O'Leary

A smoker breaks a cigarette in half to symbolize quitting smoking.

What Happens When you Quit Smoking?

By Megan O'Leary |

Smoking can increase the risk of developing health concerns. The sooner you quit smoking, the greater long-term health benefits you will enjoy. Continue reading as we detail what happens to your body right after you quit smoking.

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Healthcare professional examines x-ray from one of the top cancer blogs in the nation with a colleague.

Top 5 Cancer Blogs in 2022

By Megan O'Leary |

Trustworthy blogs related to lung cancer patients can be hard to come by and even harder to trust. This is why we have rounded up the 5 best blogs of 2022 that we frequent to stay on top of the news.

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Female cancer patient wearing head scarf to cover hair loss while receiving chemotherapy treatment.

Cancer and Hair Loss

By Megan O'Leary |

Men and women report hair loss as one of the side effects of cancer they fear most, which can be difficult to cope with, but many have misconceptions about cancer and hair loss. In this article we explore the subject and provide tips to cope.

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Panoramic factory plant in Cancer Alley.

Cancer Alley Louisiana and Lung Cancer

By Megan O'Leary |

Located in Southeastern Louisiana, "Cancer Alley" stretches from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Cancer Alley is known as one of the greatest hotspots for cancer cases in the United States and is home to over 150 chemical plants. Lung Cancer rates are also much higher in Cancer Alley compared to the rest of the region.

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