Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancers. According to the World Health Organization, there were 2.2 million new lung cancer cases and 1.8 million people died from the disease in…
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Study Investigates on Rare Genetic Variants that Increase Lung Cancer Risk
In US, lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among both men and women. The risk of this disease lies mainly with lifestyle factors like smoking and environmental…
Detecting Circulating Tumor Cells in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Non-small cell lung cancer is the most prevalent form of lung cancer and accounts for more than 80% of all lung cancer cases. Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) lead to metastases and often…
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 masks can give…
Proton Therapy for Lung Cancer May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Proton therapy for lung cancer treatment is a reasonable treatment for patients whose cancer is limited to the chest. The physicians are able to deliver highly effective and precise doses of protons…
LaGrippe Research: Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Project
My name is Maggie, and I am with LaGrippe Research. We are currently inviting individuals in the USA who have been diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) to participate in our upcoming…
Moffitt Researchers Develop Tool to Predict Lung Cancer Treatment
Choosing the right therapy for non-small cell lung cancer patient is not always an easy decision. Biomarkers can change during the therapy, making that treatment ineffective. The researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center…
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 of the study were presented at the…
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 called Tecentriq or atezolizumab. It…
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 Oncology. The purpose behind the study…
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 observe. They develop natural barriers…
Near-Infrared Light Treatment for A Rare Form Of Lung Cancer
Nagoya University oncologist Kazuhide Sato and team have tested the treatment for a rare type of malignant lung cancer and published its findings in the journal Cells. The team has worked to…