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…
Tag: Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Cell “Memories” Suggest New Strategy for Improving Treatment
A new understanding of lung cancer cells “memories” suggest a new strategy for improving lung cancer treatment, according to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) researchers. In this research, they have found…
Lung Cancer Screening Improves Lung Cancer Survival Sharply
November is being celebrated as lung cancer month to aware people all around the world about this disease. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month November 2023: Theme and Importance
Since 1995, November is held as a global health event for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The organization, all around the world, run campaigns and activities to edcuare people about lung cancer awareness….
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) For Lung Cancer
In lung cancer treatment, Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) is rapidly been used as an important radiation tool. SABR is being evaluated for treatment of medically inoperable lung cancer, operable lung cancers, metastases…
Nanoparticle Vaccine Could Curb Lung Cancer Metastasis
The engineers at the University of California San Diego have come up with an experimental vaccine that could prevent the spread of metastatic cancers to the lung. The key ingredients of this…
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…