Lung cancer is by far the most common cause of cancer death. Because more than half of people with lung cancer die within a year of their diagnoses, Nebraska Medicine is committed to early detection and new therapies.
In the last two decades, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in women have improved. Yet it is still the cause of 1 in 5 female deaths in the U.S.
There's a myth in this country regarding women's health. Too many women believe cancer is their worst enemy. And yes, there certainly are high risks – breast, ovarian, endometrial cancer. However, heart disease is still the Number One cause of death in women. The statistics show it’s true.