What should I know about cancer cells? --How do normal lungs function? -- Are there different types of lung cancer? -- What causes lung cancer? -- Part 2 Diagnosis & Staging 11 -- What are the symptoms of lung cancer? -- Which tests are performed to diagnose lung cancer? -- What are lymph nodes? -- What is staging, and why is it important? -- Part 3 Coping with Your Diagnosis 23 -- What is my prognosis? Can I survive lung cancer? -- Should I get a second opinion? -- How do I manage my emotions? -- What do caregivers need to know? -- What insurance and financial concerns do I need to address following a lung cancer diagnosis? -- Part 4 Treatment 55 -- What does my surgeon mean when she says she "got it all"? -- What are the treatment options for my type and stage of lung cancer? -- How do I learn about clinical trials? -- What should I know about complementary and alternative therapies? -- Are there particular considerations for treatment of elderly lung cancer patients? -- How do I decide on a treatment plan when I am faced with multiple options? -- What happens if my disease recurs? -- Part 5 Coping with Symptoms, Side Effects, & Complications 121 -- What can I do for fatigue? -- What can I do to relieve my pain? -- What is a pleural effusion and how is it managed? -- Will I lose my hair during chemotherapy or radiation? -- Part 6 Living with Lung Cancer 145 -- How should I change my diet following a lung cancer diagnosis? -- What should I know about stress and the immune system? -- What happens when my treatment ends? -- Part 7 If Treatment Fails 159 -- How do I decide when it's time to stop treatment? -- What is hospice? -- Part 8 Prevention, Screening, & Advocacy 169 -- Can lung cancer be prevented? What is chemoprevention? -- Is there a screening test for lung cancer? -- Does lung cancer run in families? -- Why has there been so little progress in fighting lung cancer? What can I do to help?.