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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women; it is the number one cause of death from cancer each year in both men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, 238,340 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year.
Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat lung cancer.
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IMMUNOTHERAPY
Immunotherapy is a type of drug or medication that can block the signals that cancer cells use to “hide” from our immune system. Blocking these signals allows the immune system to fight cancer in a very different way than other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy, which directly damage cancer cells.
Clinical Trial News
Learn more about the results from the PROSPECT clinical trial for people with rectal cancer.
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Learn important questions to ask before, during and after your treatment, including questions on radiation safety.

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Learn More About Practice Accreditation

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WHAT IS ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is evidence that radiation oncology facilities are committed to providing high-quality and safe patient care.
WHY ACCREDITATION
Accreditation can give you the confidence that the facility has met the nationally recognized standards supporting good, safe care.
ACCREDITED FACILITIES
Find an APEx accredited facility near you.