Celery Helps To Fight the Risk of Lung Cancer
Many foods offer a number of benefits while some stand out from the crowd by helping us in fighting against deadly diseases. One of them is Celery. It is not only good for lowering blood pressure but also works wonder in lowering the risk of lung cancer. Celery contains compounds that help to repel cancel cells. Yes, you read that right! In recent study, it [...]
Drug: Iressa (Gefitinib) to Treat NSCLC
Gefitinib is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is also known by its brand name Iressa. It is used for lung cancer treatment that has [...]
How is Lung Cancer Treated?
There are main two types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Lung cancer treatment depends on the stage of lung cancer, whether lung cancer [...]
Tagrisso Gets FDA Approval as Lung Cancer Drug
Lung cancer is one of the most deadly diseases among both men and women. A new drug has got FDA approval. AstraZeneca has got its approval for lung cancer drug Tagrisso. The [...]
High-Glycemic Foods Can Raise the Risk of Lung Cancer
According to a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, consuming high glycemic index may have a greater risk for developing lung [...]
CT Screening Method Allows Early Detection of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. It kills more people each year than combined colon, breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer. One of the major [...]
Statins Do Not Improve Survival in Small Cell Lung Cancer
Statins are the cholesterol-lowering drugs. Do such drugs could be a part of cancer treatment as well? Such drugs works to lower cholesterol levels by blocking liver enzymes. [...]
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 [...]
Drug: Tarceva (Erlotinib Hydrochloride) to Treat NSCLC
Tarceva (Erlotinib Hydrochloride) is a non-chemotherapy drug for the treatment of lung cancer. It is used in the treatment of recurrent NSCLC. It is approved for patients with [...]
Drug: Cyramza (Ramucirumab) to Treat NSCLC
Lung Cancer Treatment
Cyramza (Ramucirumab) is an approved drug for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It was approved by US FDA as a single agent for [...]
Drug: Crizotinib for Lung Cancer
Crizotinib FDA Approved
Among cancer-related deaths in the United States, lung cancer is the leading cause. FDA has approved the use of Xalkori (crizotinib) for treating [...]
Drug: Ceritinib to Treat NSCLC
Ceritinib for Lung Cancer Treatment
Ceritinib is a drug for the treatment of lung cancer. It is the generic for the trade chemotherapy drug Zykadia. The drug is a [...]
Drug: Avastin (Bevacizumab) to Treat NSCLC
Avastin for Lung Cancer
Avastin (Bevacizumab) is a cancer medicine that works to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells. It is used to treat certain types of cancers such [...]
Drug: Atezolizumab to Treat NSCLC
Atezolizumab for Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death at a global level. Atezolizumab, trade name Tecentriq, is indicated for patients with [...]
Drug: Alecensa (Alectinib) to Treat NSCLC
Alecensa (Alectinib) – FDA Approved
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. Alecensa (alectinib) is an FDA approved drug for the treatment of non-small [...]