Everyone is aware of the fact that smoking leads to serious health issues including lung cancer and even death. But, still, one finds it very difficult to quit smoking. Why is that…
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Study: Western Diet Associated with Increased Risk of Lung Cancer
Latest research from the University of Florida Health Cancer Center (UF) has suggested that poor diet can increase lung cancer risk. These findings were published in Nature Metabolism. It has revealed an…
Understanding Differences Between LUAD and LUSC in Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading causes of cancer-related deaths all across the globe. It is mainly categorized into small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD)…
Understanding the Role of MicroRNA in Lung Cancer
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-protein coding RNAs that play an important role in development, diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. They are member of non-coding RNA and are known to be critical…
Scientists Identify Feature of Aggressive NSCLC
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. Also, 85% of lung cancers are classified as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)….
Study: Lung Cancer Cells Can Develop Their Own Electric Network
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for about 13% of all lung cancer cases. Though there have been many advancements in the treatment, prognosis remain very poor for the patients. Most of…
Recent Study Reveals Link Between Air Pollution and Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers
Lung cancer is not only restricted to smokers but non-smokers are also getting trapped in its vicious circle. Air pollution is the main reason behind lung cancer among non-smokers. According to the…
Importance of Staying Mentally Strong for Lung Cancer Patients
Lung cancer is the leading cause behind cancer-related deaths worldwide. It has been found that how two patients of similar ages and same diagnosis with same level of treatment, experience vastly different…
Understanding Lung Cancer in Young Adults
Although lung cancer disease is considered as older person’s disease, but recent studies have revealed that it is also increasing at an alarming rate among young adults as well. Also, the risk…
Blood Test Using Tumor DNA Can Predict Lung Cancer
In a Cancer Research UK funded study, scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, UCL, UCLH and Personalis have found that a test for detecting circulating tumor DNA can help in predicting lung…
New Test Oracle To Predict Survival in Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London Cancer Institute have demonstrated that ORACLE test can better predict clinical outcomes for patients with early-stage lung cancer in comparison with other…
Metformin Appears To Fight Lung Cancer But Only In Overweight Patients
Metformin is a common drug prescribed for patients with Type 2 patients to lower their blood sugar. It is a FDA approved drug since 1995 and is used by about 20 million…