Cough is one of the most common concerns for lung cancer patients. Persistent cough estimates range from 47% to 86% among patients. Coughing expels chemical irritants and foreign bodies out of the…
Oncolytic Virotherapy – A New Approach to Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
The advances in biological therapies are on the rise over the years. They have made remarkable clinical responses for treatment of cancers. Oncolytic virotherapy is one of the promising novel strategies for…
Lung Cancer among Non-Smokers: 6000 Die Every Year
Lung cancer among non-smokers is more common than the general thinking. According to the experts at Public Health England, around 6000 people who have never smoked died of lung cancer in UK….
Is Lung Cancer Curable?
Can lung cancer be cured? Is lung cancer curable if detected early? Is lung cancer treatable at any stage? Can surgery or chemotherapy cure it? These are some of the questions that…
Targeted Therapy Drugs for Lung Cancer
One of the developments in lung cancer medicine is introduction of targeted treatments. Targeted therapy drugs work by targeting the cancer cells. They work by stopping cancer cells from dividing and growing…
Capsaicin, Spicy Compound from Chilli Peppers, Could Help Reduce Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. The most common reason for cancer-related deaths is that the cancer has already spread to distant sites. One…
Life after Lobectomy for Lung Cancer
Lobectomy, lung cancer surgery, is a life-changing event. Though it is aimed at extending the life of patient but can impact the emotional and mental health. It is never easy to face…
Tecentriq Plus Chemotherapy Approved for Small Cell Lung Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tecentriq, in combination with carboplatin and etoposide for the first-line treatment of patients suffering from extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Out of total lung…