Fact Sheets

Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a broad term for different types of cancers that begin in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
Lung cancer in nonsmokers is cancer that is commonly dispersed throughout the lungs rather than concentrated in one location. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Robotic Bronchoscopy
A minimally invasive procedure to examine the lungs for the diagnosis of lung cancer and other diseases.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of two primary types of lung cancer and the most common kind. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dizziness
Dizziness is a term to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, weak, or unsteady. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Smoking tobacco is the leading risk factor for small cell lung cancer, responsible for 98 percent of all cases.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment that uses heat to destroy precancerous tissue in the esophagus. Learn about this treatment.
Rectal Bleeding
Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.
Anesthesia for Colonoscopy
For patients having a colonoscopy, Yale Medicine's anesthesiologists offer both conscious sedation and general anesthesia, tailored to your needs.
Molecular Diagnostics
Molecular diagnostics involves analyzing DNA or RNA for red flags that can pinpoint the potential emergence of a specific disease.