Durvalumab is a type of immunotherapy and is known by its brand name, Imfinzi. Its role in treatment of small cell lung cancer is increasing. Durvalumab injection is injected into a vein…
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Indoor Wood Burning Raises Lung Cancer Risk among Women, Says US Study
According to a new research, wood burning stoves and fireplaces could pose a higher health cancer risk. The study involved 50,000 women and they found that a significant correlation between frequent use…
J & J Lung Cancer Therapy Succeeds in Study with AstraZeneca’s Drug, Tagrisso
A head-to-head matchup between Johnson & Johnson combination and AstraZeneca’s drug, Tagrisso as a first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer has yielded J & J as the winner. In the MARIPOSA…
Trial Shows Novel Vaccine’s Potential for Lung Cancer Treatment
A new vaccine has shown to improve survival rate among people suffering from lung cancer. A French biotechnology company said that Ose Immunotherapeutics’ Tedopi vaccine was effective in decreasing death risk among lung…
Quratusugene Ozeplasmid for Small Cell Lung Cancer Receives Orphan Drug Designation by FDA
Genprex, Inc. is a clinical-stage gene therapy company and has announced the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to the drug, Reqorsa Immunogene Therapy (quratusugene…
Study Finds Outdoor Air Pollution May Increase Non-Lung Cancer Risk
Air pollution has been considered as a risk factor for lung cancer and a link to breast cancer risk is also emerging. But, few studies have looked into the effects on air…
ctDNA Testing To Reduce Time For Lung Cancer Treatment
According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, around 2.4lac adults in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer of which 81% are NSCLC. Early diagnosis and treatment is one…
Study: Cardiovascular Workout To Protect Against Lung Cancer
In a new study, it has been found that men with better cardio fitness had lower risk of lung cancer. This study has been published in JAMA Network Open. It has been…