Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: The Human Respiratory System
Everything you need to know about the respiratory system. The page includes modules regarding The Pathway, Breathing, Central Control of Breathing, Local Control of Breathing, and Diseases of the Lungs. Designed to be used as classroom...
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Lung Toxicology Problem Set
This interactive module will help you understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory organs, primarily the lungs. You will learn about lung development, respiratory toxicology, secondhand tobacco smoke, asthma, and lung...
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancerbackup: Lung Cancer Information Center
The causes, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer are discussed in this thorough site. The material is presented in a simple, easy to understand, and straight forward manner.
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Cancer Overview
This site provides many links on information about cancer.
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Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Lung Cancer Overview
This site from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center provides an overview of lung cancer and the two types of lung cancer that exist: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. The information is not in-depth, but it is...
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Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has developed a website showing how and why tobacco can affect many different aspects of your life. Click on one of the categories on the left to see how cigarette smoking hurts your health.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Respiratory System Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Respiratory diseases are diseases of the lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, nose, and throat. These diseases can range from a mild cold to a severe case of pneumonia....
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The Lung Cancer Alliance
This organization is dedicated to the support of individuals with lung cancer. It provides weekly and monthly updated reports.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Health Effects: Exposure to Asbestos
Solid information on exposure to asbestos. Presented in a question and answer format.
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Cancer Information Network: Follow Up and Emotional Support
The article stresses the importance of follow-up treatment for lung cancer and the significance of family and group support.
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American Association for Cancer Research: Homepage
This site from the American Association for Cancer Research is dedicated to topics and information related to the latest research in the fight against cancer.
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American Lung Association: General Smoking Facts
This page discusses facts and statistics on smoking, both in the United States and world-wide. Areas addressed include the thousands of chemicals in cigarettes, rates of lung disease in smokers, smoking-related health conditions, smoking...
Other
Lung Cancer and Lung Health
Describes lung cancer risk factors and diagnosis, plus possible procedures for care and cures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.33 Respiratory System Disorders
Understand how some respiratory disorders affect the human body.
Other
Cancer Index: Index Home
This site from the Cancer Index provides a long list of links to sites on every imaginable type of cancer, genes related to cancer, treatments, and resources for cancer patients and their families. The index can be viewed alphabetically,...
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International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
This organization, founded in 1972, is dedicated to providing updated information, through research on lung cancer.