NICE now recommends AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso for Lung Cancer Treatment
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced the recommendation of Tagrisso (osimertinib) for routine use in two new lung cancer indications. The first indication is in the locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-positive non-small cell lung cancer and as a second-line treatment for T790M mutation [...]
FDA Approves Gavreto for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gavreto (pralsetinib) for treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Blueprint Medicines [...]
Is Shoulder Pain a Symptom of Lung Cancer?
There can be a connection between shoulder pain and lung cancer. In some cases, the shoulder pain may be the result of lung cancer while in some; it could be due to another [...]
ACCC Releases Lung Cancer Care Quality Improvement Model
Lung Cancer is the second most common form of cancer among both men and women. Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for about 84% of lung cancer while small cell lung cancer [...]
Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment Reduce Death Rates
The leading cause of death in the United States remains lung cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that almost 230,000 new lung cancer cases will be diagnosed in the [...]
New EarlyCDT-Lung Blood Test for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
Thanks to the pioneering new blood test, lung cancer could be detected earlier. This news comes as a fresh hope for lung cancer patients. The main reason behind the increasing [...]
Significance of World Lung Cancer Day
World Lung Cancer Day is observed on August 1 every year to raise awareness about the causes and treatment of lung cancer. The campaign was first organized in the year 2012 by [...]
New Promising Approach for Lung Cancer Uses Smart Nanoparticles
Lung tumors are difficult to remove using current surgical techniques due to their location in the lung. Also, there are multiple tumors which are too small to observe. They [...]
10 Simple Ways to Reduce the Risk of Lung Cancer
Though not all lung cancers can be prevented, but there are things that one can do to reduce the risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer is considered as smoker’s disease but [...]
Non-Smoking Lung Cancer Patients May Respond Differently to Treatment
Although smoking remains the main cause of lung cancer for most of the patients but there are other factors as well which may cause lung cancer. Non-smokers are also being [...]
Ginger May Help Fight Lung Cancer
When one is undergoing lung cancer treatment, the taste diminishes or even changes. The patient goes through a lot of mental, physical as well as psychological changes in the [...]
Anti-Cancer Properties of Saffron to help Lung Cancer Patients
Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide. It is not only difficult to cure but also has a high incidence of recurrence. Thus, the development of effective [...]
Near-Infrared Light Treatment for A Rare Form Of Lung Cancer
Nagoya University oncologist Kazuhide Sato and team have tested the treatment for a rare type of malignant lung cancer and published its findings in the journal Cells. The [...]
Is Cinnamon Beneficial for Lung Cancer Patients?
Cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices and has a naturally sweet flavor. It is obtained from the inner bark of several tree species. It is widely used in Ayurveda and [...]
Study: Nicotine May Promote Brain Tumors in Lung Cancer Patients
According to a new study, researchers have found that nicotine actually promotes the spread of lung cancer cells into the brain where they can form deadly metastatic tumors. [...]