Author: Lung Cancer
FDA Approves Libtayo as Monotherapy for Advanced NSCLC
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In the year 2020, an estimated 225,000 new cases were diagnosed in the United [...]
Study Says Deep Learning May Help Choose Better Lung Cancer Treatments
According to a study published in the International Journal of Medical Informatics, a deep learning tool was able to accurately predict the survival expectancy [...]
Lung Cancer Myth Busting: Long Term Use of Face Mask Cause Lung Cancer
The health officials all around the world encourage people to wear masks to slow down the spread of COVID 19 but according to a Facebook post, it claims that [...]
NICE Recommends Keytruda Plus Chemo for NSCLC Treatment
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Keytruda, alongside a combination of pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy for [...]
Amgen Drug, Sotorasib, Shows Success in Phase II Trial against Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
An Amgen Inc. lung cancer drug, sotorasib, targets an aggressive genetic mutation called KRAS. In the Phase II trial, this drug has shown to provide durable [...]
Study on New Combination of Immunotherapy Shows Promising Lung Cancer Treatment
In a recent study, researchers have established that a novel combination of two forms of immunotherapy can be highly effective in treatment of lung cancer. [...]
No Association between Autoimmune Disease and Lung Cancer Survival, Study Finds
The deadly disease of lung cancer takes about 1.76 million cancer deaths worldwide. The well-known risk factors behind lung cancer include tobacco intake, [...]
Testing your Home for Radon May Help to Prevent Lung Cancer
Radon is the second leading cause behind lung cancer in the United States. Although lung cancer can be treated but survival rate is one of the lowest for those [...]
Health Benefits of Oregano for Lung Cancer Patients
There are various herbs that are beneficial for lung health and help in fighting off respiratory illness. Some of these include garlic, ginger, cumin, [...]
Loss of Anti-Tumor Protein May Cause Resistance to Certain Lung Cancer Therapies
The researchers at Penn State College of Medicine said that the absence of a protein that works to prevent tumor formation may cause resistance to common [...]
Study: Mouth Bacteria May Develop Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers
Although cigarette smoking remains the major cause of lung cancer, but those who have never smoked a cigarette in their lives can also develop this disease. [...]
Lovelace Biomedical Provides New Formulation for Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung Cancer is a deadly disease taking away lives of hundreds of people every year. More and more studies and researches are being conducted in the arena for [...]
Study Shows Women Have Lower Risk of Death after Lung Cancer Surgery
The survival rates among men and women with lung cancer vary. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have conducted a study to find out the potential [...]
Black Cumin Beneficial for Lung Cancer Patients
During lung cancer treatment, patients go through a lot of physical and mental changes. They need to make lots of changes in their diet as well by including [...]
Early Treatment with Lorlatinib Helps in Improving Lung Cancer Survival Rate
Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for 87% of all lung cancer cases and some 5% of NSCLC cases are ALK-positive. This implies that they have genetic [...]
Health Benefits of Black Pepper for Lung Cancer Patients
In the never-ending search for the treatment of lung cancer, many researchers have turned towards nature. Various studies of Indian spices have been conducted [...]