There are two predominant types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. NSCLC accounts for about 80% to 85% of all lung cancers. Adenocarcinoma is a type…
Tag: Lung Cancer Awareness
European Commission Approves Pfizer’s Lorviqua for Advanced Lung Cancer Treatment
European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for Lorviqua as monotherapy for treatment of patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) – positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Lorviqua is approved in US…
Lung Cancer Screening in Non-Smoker Women in Taiwan Associated with Overdiagnosis
A new study based on data from a National Cancer Registry in Taiwan has found that lung cancer screening may lead to overdiagnosis at the population level. The United States Preventive Services…
Sugemalimab with Chemo Demonstrates Improvement in NSCLC Survival Rates
In the year 2020, an estimate of 2.2 million people has been diagnosed with lung cancer. It is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and is among leading cause of cancer deaths….
Study Finds Blood Tests to help Predict Lung Cancer Screenings
According to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, a blood test along with a risk model based on person’s history can more accurately find whether the person can…
Study: Lung Cancer Screenings Associated with Death Decline
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States and is diagnosed in more than 2lac people annually. According to a Mount Sinai study published in…
Lymph Nodes – Common Site of Lung Cancer Spread
One of the biggest issues that are being faced by lung cancer patients is that the cancer may spread to other parts of the body. The term used when cancer spreads to…
A Drop of Blood Can Detect Early Stage Lung Cancer
As per the study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers, a predictive model can work to detect early-stage lung cancer from a drop of blood. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of…
Healthy Habits to Follow During and After Lung Cancer Treatment
When lung cancer is diagnosed, a person goes through various mental and financial challenges. One needs to maintain a healthy lifestyle to stay well during and after lung cancer treatment. By developing…
All About Squamous Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
The leading cause behind cancer related deaths is lung cancer and most of the lung cancer cases are of non-small cell lung cancer type. NSCLC occurs in about 80% to 85% and…
Open Pleural Biopsy to Remove Mesothelioma, a Type of Lung Tumor
An open pleural biopsy is a process to remove and then examine the tissue that lines the inside of chest. A cut is made to access the lung and a piece of…
Study: Proteomic Test to Identify ICI Response among Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in USA and new studies continue to conduct to help patients in successfully recovering from the disease. According to a new…