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…
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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,…
Genetic Testing for Lung Cancer – Why is It Important?
Genetic mutations play an important role in the development of lung cancer. Genetic testing helps in identifying specific genetic changes in the tumor cells that might be get treated with targeted therapies….
Asbestos and Lung Cancer – What’s The Link?
Asbestos refers to the group of minerals occurring naturally as bundles of fibers. It has largely been used to insulate buildings like homes, buildings etc. These mineral fibers were widely used for…
Study Investigates on Rare Genetic Variants that Increase Lung Cancer Risk
In US, lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among both men and women. The risk of this disease lies mainly with lifestyle factors like smoking and environmental…