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: Treatment of 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…
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…
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…
Tumor Treating Fields to Improve Survival Benefit in Lung Cancer
Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) are electric fields that disrupt processes which are critical for the survival of cancer cells. This leads to immunogenic cell death and enhanced antitumor immune response. The use…
Israeli Researchers Identify Relapse-free Treatment for Lung Cancer
The research team of Weizmann Institute have identified biomarker that helps to prevent relapse of certain types of lung cancer. This new Israeli study could open ways to more efficient treatment for…