The rate of lung cancer diagnoses in men has been decreasing but it has risen in women. Lung cancer even surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in US…
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Research: Scientists Discover New Drug Target for Lung Cancer
A group of researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) cells containing high amounts of protein called BCL11A. LUSC occurs when abnormal lung cells form a…
New Blood Test for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
A recent revolutionary discovery by scientists has revealed a new way for early detection of lung cancer. This is a four-protein biomarker blood test that improves the risk assessment of lung cancer….
New Type of Small Cell Lung Cancer Identified
Researchers have discovered a new type of small cell lung cancer. As per the researchers, the lung cancer treatment options such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery enable only 6% of the patients…
No Chemo for Lung Cancer Patients?
Chemotherapy is one of the widely used treatment options available for lung cancer patients. During chemotherapy, a patient suffers from many physical as well as emotional challenges. Chemo is not an easy…
Tea Leaf Extract – A New Way to Kill Lung Cancer Cells
A recent study has demonstrated that the nanoparticles derived from tea leaves can inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells. The study is published in the journal Applied Nano Materials and emphasizes…
New Mode of Proton Therapy for Treatment of Lung Cancer
Researchers across the world are continuously being working towards finding effective ways of lung cancer treatment. Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths among both men and women. According…
New Protein to Catch Lung Cancer at an Early Stage
The main reason behind the increasing number of lung cancer patients is that it gets detected at a later stage where its cure becomes complicated. Had lung cancer been identified at an…
Earthworm Slime Can Work to Kill Cancer Cells
The researchers have always been working towards trying out new and innovative ways to cure the deadly disease of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the second most common form of the disease…
Simple Algorithm to Predict the Chance of Getting Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases all around the world. No country has been spared from its effect. One of the main problems that occur with lung cancer is that…
Study Suggests Antioxidants May Protect From Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death among the people. Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor for the cause of lung cancer. Though it may occur in non-smokers…
Red and Processed Meat Can Cause Cancer According to WHO
Lung cancer is mainly caused by asbestos or smoking cigarette, but you don’t know that red meat or processed meat can also cause lung cancer. According to International Agency for Research on…