The FDA has approved Tabrecta, Novartis for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body. NSCLC is the most common type of lung…
Tag: Lung Cancer Awareness
Lung Cancer Patients May Face Risk of Death from COVID-19
The continuous fear of COVID-19 is on the rise. With more and more people getting trapped in this pandemic, it also offers risk to those who already have health issues. The medical…
Guidance on Lung Cancer Screening During COVID-19
In this time of COVID-19 pandemic, a new expert panel has provided guidance to clinicians managing lung cancer screening programs. This statement was published in journals Radiology: Imaging Cancer, Chest and the…
Tackling Coronavirus during Lung Cancer Treatment
At the end of year 2019, a novel coronavirus was identified in Wuhan, a city in the Hubei Province of China. It spread rapidly and resulted in an increasing number of cases…
Challenges for Lung Cancer Patients amid COVID 19
Coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID 19, has rapidly evolved into a worldwide pandemic. It has become a public health emergency of international concern. Irrespective of the medical history, everyone needs to be…
Non-Smokers with COPD are at High Risk of Getting Lung Cancer
The most prominent factor behind getting lung cancer is smoking. In addition to smokers, non-smokers are also getting affected by this deadly disease. According to the recent study, researchers have found that…
New AI-Powered Blood Test to Detect Lung Cancer
One of the deadliest diseases is lung cancer which has affected people from all around the world. The earlier it is detected, the better chance of survival is a patient has. Medical…
Combating Small Cell Lung Cancer with Upfront Immunotherapy Options
Lung Cancer is the second most common form of cancer worldwide. Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) represents about 10% to 15% of all lung cancers. It is a form of neuroendocrine tumor, classified…