Lung cancer is the deadliest disease and still is the most common cause of death. This is the obvious fact that smoking is the major cause of lung cancer but 10%-20% of…
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Lung Cancer Outcomes May Be Improved By Chemo With TKI Drug
Gefitinib and chemotherapy may be considered a first-line treatment option for patients with EGFR-mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with brain metastases. Recent research has shown that patients with Epidermal Growth Factor…
Five Ways To Save You From Lung Cancer
Lung cancer has increased even more due to corona infection. Due to some wrong habits, the risk of lung cancer has also increased. Some bad eating habits start collapsing the lungs from…
Scientists Discover New Gene Target for Aggressive Small Cell Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 131,880 lung cancer deaths are predicted for this year alone. Though…
Over 55 Who Have Smoked Should Get Lung Cancer Scan, Says UK Health Experts
Lung cancer remains one of the major causes of cancer related deaths across the world including the United Kingdom. About 72% of lung cancer cases in UK are caused by smoking. Lung…
World Lung Day 2022: Importance of Lung Care to Avoid Lung Cancer
Every year, World Lung Day is celebrated on September 25 to spread awareness about lung health. Just like our other parts of body, lungs also age with time and loosen their strength….
Study Finds New Links between Genes and Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is one of the most common cancers and according to the American Cancer Society; it is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths. August 1 is observed as World…
High Lung Cancer Risk among Smokers for Whom Screening is not Recommended
According to the research paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology, some current and former older smokers who are not recommended for screening are at high risk…
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…
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…
Managing Shortness of Breath among Lung Cancer Patients
Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, is common with lung cancer patients and it often gets worse with advancement of disease. This trouble in breathing may be caused by growth of tumor,…