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. This new treatment uses one form of…
Author: 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, cigarette smoking, environmental exposure etc. A history of autoimmune…
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 having cancer. Radon…
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, turmeric, oregano and more. Each individual herb has…
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 cancer therapies given to the patients….
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. Non-smokers make up around 1/4th of…