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…
Tag: Lung Cancer Awareness
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…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Getting Screened for Lung Cancer
November is the National Lung Cancer Month and aims at bringing awareness about this disease to the public. Recent studies have shown an increase in lung cancer mortality and decrease in lung…
Study Shows Treating Depression Could Lengthen Lung Cancer Survival
Depression is a common symptom that comes with patients suffering from lung cancer. During the journey from lung cancer diagnosis to its treatment, involves significant time and various treatment processes. Some patients…
US FDA Approves Roche’s Tecentriq as Adjuvant Treatment for Early NSCLC
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Roche’s Tecentriq or atezolizumab as adjuvant treatment for patients with Stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1=1%, as determined…