Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This cancer medicine interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. It is a FDA approved drug…
7 Warning Signs of Lung Cancer among Women
Lung cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer in both men and women. But, as far as the symptoms are concerned, they differ in both genders. Here, we list…
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 spread…
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 has spread…
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 cancer. Glycemic Index is a measure…
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 challenges that one…
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. It was thought that…