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)….
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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…
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…
FDA Approves New Drug for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes behind cancer related deaths. Various studies and research works are going on to help lung cancer patients to get cure from this disease. Time-to-time,…
Simple Urine Test for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
Scientists have developed a world-first urine test to indicate the possible signs of lung cancer. This urine test has been developed by Cambridge scientists and is said to be first of its…