A new study from the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute has revealed that biological sex is associated with cancer incidence, its progression and drug response. It has characterized sex differences across…
Tag: Lung Cancer Awareness
Study: Extending Lung Transplant to Stage 4 Cancer Patients
A new Northwestern Medicine study has been published in JAMA. It suggested that lung transplantation can be extended to some patients with stage 4 lung cancer. The study was conducted as a…
Roche KRAS Drug, Divarasib, Showed Strong Results in Lung Cancer Treatment
Despite various advancements in treatment, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It is responsible for claiming lives of 1.8 million people with non-small cell lung cancer accounting for about…
Severe COVID-19 and Flu Can Raise Lung Cancer Risk
New research from UVA Health’s Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research and the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center has suggested that severe viral infections can create serious conditions in the lungs helping…
Popcorn Lung vs Lung Cancer: An Introduction
Have you heard about popcorn lung? Is this same as lung cancer? Which one is more dangerous? In this article, we explain both conditions in a simple language: What is Popcorn Lung?…
Toxic Air Pollution of Delhi Contributing to Lung Cancer Risk
Lung cancer has always been considered to be a smoker’s disease. But the scenario has now changed and other factors are also contributing to it. Non-smokers are also getting trapped in the…
Lung Cancer Is No Longer Smokers’ Only Disease
Lung cancer awareness month is celebrated every year in the month of November. Smoking remains the leading cause behind lung cancer but experts are now seeing a sharp rise of lung cancer…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Reduce your Risk
Every year, lung cancer awareness month is observed in November to educate public about lung cancer, encourage prevention and promote its early detection. White ribbon is used to symbolize the fight against…