Lung Cancer

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Lung Cancer(Free Handout)



Lung Anatomy

The lungs are the body's major organs of breathing (respiration). The lungs are located on each side of the chest within the rib cage. They are separated by the heart and other contents of the mediastinum—the tissues and organs of the middle chest (e.g., large blood vessels, windpipe). The lungs are shaped like an upside-down butterfly. The top of each lung (called the apex) extends into the lowest part of t...Read the full article