Year: 2020
NEJM Study Found Sotorasib to be Effective in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The researchers at New England Journal of Medicine have found Sotorasib to be safe having clinical benefit in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The results [...]
New Study Identifies Drug to Boost Lung Cancer Survival Rates
A new study has found that a newly approved drug for leading form of cancer, lung cancer works to improve patient survival rate. The immunotherapy drug is [...]
Health Benefits of Fennel for Lung Cancer Patients
Lung Cancer is a serious health problem having no respect for age and sex and can affect any person at any interval of time. Various ayurvedic herbs help lung [...]
Korean Study Examined Three-Drug Combo to Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
The combined use of aspirin, statins and metformin is associated with reduced risk of lung cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic [...]
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 [...]
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). [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]