Lung Cancer Risk Assessment: This Blood Test May Help Predict Who Is Likely To Have the Chronic Illness

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.08.2022 22:33 PM

Research reveals for the first time, a blood test could be helpful in determining who may benefit screening for lung cancer. Researchers developed a blood test combining biomarkers that they identified before as predictive of lung cancer risk,

Lung Cancer Patients Who Quit Smoking Even After Diagnosis Have Higher Chances of Survival Rate, Study Says

01.04.2022 21:02 PM

A new study reveals that lung cancer patients who were able to quit smoking during or even after diagnosis have a higher survival rate.

Intensive Meat Diet Causes 75,000 Deaths in China Annually Due to Air Pollution

12.17.2021 01:19 AM

First of its kind research quantifies how the Chinese meat-intensive diet has resulted in roughly 75,000 premature deaths in China due to air pollution.

Evolution Game Theory Will Help Predict Cancer's Response to Treatments, Control Its Trajectory

12.08.2021 06:02 AM

Researchers believe that evolutionary game theory could be a key advantage in treating cancer For decades, conventional cancer treatments have involved bombarding patients with maximum tolerable doses of drugs to kill as many cancer cells as possible while minimizing any adverse side effects the patient may incur.

Why Is Cancer Care So Expensive? Treatment for the Deadly Disease Costs the US More Than $156 Billion Annually

10.07.2021 22:01 PM

A new research details the cost of cancer care in 2018 among privately insured patients under 65 years old in the US, showing that medication in different cancer types incurs the biggest expense.

Lung Cancer: New Analysis Reveals 92 Percent of Cases in Non-Smoking Population Can Be Treated With an FDA-Approved Drug

10.06.2021 04:05 AM

Smoking and lung cancer are associated with each other ----but it is becoming more apparent that more lung cancer cases are popping up among people considered "never-smokers."

Potential Novel Lung Cancer Cure Identified in Study

04.16.2021 22:25 PM

Researchers have found a potential novel treatment for lung cancer using a drug that could reduce tumor growth.

Lung Cancer: Is Hoarse Voice a Symptom?

01.23.2021 20:55 PM

Hoarseness or changes in the voice are an uncommonly known symptom of cancer you should be on the lookout for.

Two Cancer-Stricken Children in Japan Got Their Tumor Cells Before Birth

01.07.2021 09:00 AM

Researchers recently found that the two children in Japan who have lung cancer may have acquired tumor cells from their mothers during or shortly before birth.

Chinese CDC Reports the Danger COVID-19 Postures for Patients with Lung Cancer

11.16.2020 12:00 PM

A report specified that evidence that the risk for infection "was higher in patients with lung cancer" started to mount as early as February this year.

COVID-19 Stopping People With Lung Cancer From Getting Care

10.13.2020 08:20 AM

Experts believe that COVID-19 coughing may have prevented lung cancer patients from seeking care as seen in the decreasing number of referrals ever since the pandemic started.

More People Are Surviving Lung Cancer In America, Study Shows

01.14.2020 07:10 AM

Although lung cancer is still one of the leading causes of death in America, study shows that the survival rate has improved over the past few years.

How Dangerous is the Current State of Air Pollution?

12.04.2019 08:42 AM

We all know how bad air pollution is to our health, but scientists are investigating on a pollution that is so small, it can easily be inhaled and can cause several health risks that can send you straight to the hospital.

Another Study Suggests E-cigarettes Hurt Heart Health More Than Regular Cigarettes

11.18.2019 09:10 AM

Two new studies presented at the American Heart Association meeting shows that e-cigarette smoking decreases blood flow and impacts cholesterol.

Artificial Intelligence May Help Doctors in Detecting Lung Cancer

05.21.2019 17:48 PM

Artificial intelligence may help doctors make more accurate readings of CT scans used to screen for lung cancer.

Less Invasive Surgery for Faster Recovery of Lung Cancer

05.04.2019 14:30 PM

Thoracoscopic lobectomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), combined with pulmonary artery sealing using an ultrasonic energy device reduced the risk of post-operative bleeding, complications, and pain

Making Lung Cancer Scan Decision Easier for Patients through Video and Brochure

04.19.2019 09:25 AM

A tool that facilitates a conversation between patients and their physicians and leads to shared decision-making

Health Benefits After Quitting Smoking Can Be Availed Faster Than Majority Of The People Can Realize

06.20.2017 19:45 PM

People who quit smoking can avail several health benefits faster than most of the people think. Some people consider quitting smoking is a daunting task and brings benefits slowly.

Scientists in Korea Reveals Gene Mutation in Lung Cancer is A Key Role For Resistance to Treatment

06.09.2017 14:20 PM

The scientists from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) revealed that mutation of two genes is the trigger of resistance to the treatment.

A Clinical Study Finds Pfizer's Dacomitinib Delays The Growth of Lung Cancer Cells Better Than AstraZeneca's Iressa

06.06.2017 16:06 PM

In the last day of ASCO 2017 annual meeting on Tuesday, researchers presented the data of Dacomitinib that delayed the growth of the lung cancer longer than Gefitinib, trademarked as Iressa in newly diagnosed patients.

Quit Smoking Using These Smartphone Apps

05.29.2017 11:26 AM

Quitting smoking can be a difficult task for a smoker. Sometimes with medical help also, it becomes a very hard task for the smokers to quit smoking. For those who are ready, there are some smartphone apps which can help in the task.