Officials with the FDA have granted breakthrough therapy designation to Norvatis’ capmatinib therapy as an initial treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Capmatinib is an oral investigational therapy. The research…
Tag: Lung Cancer
Back Pain – An Early Sign of Lung Cancer?
Lung Cancer is one of deadliest diseases and one of the major reasons behind it getting incurable is due to its recognition at a later stage. Most lung cancer symptoms are being…
Researchers Identify Possible New Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung cancer is the second most common form of lung cancer found in men and women. According to the latest statistics, around 228000 new lung cancer cases and nearly 30% of those…
Sleep Apnea and Lung Cancer: What is the Link?
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which one faces repeatedly start and stop of breathing. The most common form of sleep apnea is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This type of apnea…
6 Useful Improvements in Lung Cancer Treatment
When it comes to lung cancer treatment, it has come a long way. From the myths of lung cancer being incurable to a cured disease, the treatment options have risen. Researchers are…
NYU Study Finds that Too Many Antioxidants May Cause Spread of Lung Cancer
Antioxidants which are touted as cancer preventive may spur the spread of lung cancer! Yes, you read it right. The new study was led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine and…
Are Cloves Beneficial for Lung Cancer Patients?
Role of Indian Spices Indian spices are a delicious tool in every kitchen and a great variety of them has shown to block cancer promoting molecule. In other words, these spices play…
Pairing Lung and Breast Cancer Drugs More Effective in Killing Cancer Cells
According to the new study, if the drugs used to treat breast and lung cancer are combined, they overcome resistance to treatment. The study is published in the Journal Oncogene and was…