How do you die from lung cancer?

If you're wondering about how your loved one may die, you may also be wondering what happens in the final stages of lung cancer. This can be a terrifying time, yet at the same time, a beautiful time in many ways. Take a moment to learn about what may happen physically, emotionally, and spiritually in the final stages of lung cancer. read more

Varies: Most patients who die of lung cancer develop metastatic disease, or cancer in organs other than the lung. Common sites include the bones, brain, and liver. As the tumor grows, the functioning of these organs is compromised. This can lead to death. read more

Lung cancer can cause a lung to collapse, stomach or intestine cancer can block your digestion, brain cancer can build pressure in your brain or crowd out vital brain tissue, liver cancer can cause your liver to fail, and bone marrow cancer can impede your body's ability to make blood cells, which in turn impedes your body's ability to transport oxygen and fight off infection. read more