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New Target for the Most Common Type of Lung Cancer Identified
Superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) enzyme is the new therapeutic target identified for the most common type of lung cancer known as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). a href="...
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Lung Cancer Treatment with Nanoparticles Successful in Animal Study
A new treatment approach based on nanotechnology was found effective in mouse models for the most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The disease continues to be difficult...
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Alectinib May Be Drug Of Choice to Treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
bHighlights:/b ul class="group-list punch-points"liThe results of ALEX trial were presented at the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC ) 2018 by Dr. Perol supporting the use of alectinib in lung...
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Whole-brain Radiation to Treat Lung Cancer Patients With Brain Metastases
A new study challenges the use of whole-brain radiation for all small-cell lung cancer patients with brain metastases. The study was conducted by investigators at the University of Colorado Cancer...
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Malignancy of Lung Cancer can Now be Detected by a New Biomarker
New biomarker which detects LG3BP and C163A levels in the blood samples can effectively be used distinguish benign lung cancer nodules from malignant ones. The findings of this study are published in...
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The Day of the Week Does Not Affect Lung Cancer Survival
The day of operation for a lung cancer surgery does not determine the survival rate of the patient, find researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, in a new study published in the journal iChest/i....
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Early Detection of Lung Cancer Possible With Newly Identified Biomarker
bHighlights:/b ul class="group-list punch-points"liNovel biomarker (CKAP4) that is detected as early as in stage 1 non-small-cell lung cancer and squamous cell carcinoma now identified./liliPoor...
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Racial-ethnic Disparities in the Quality of Lung Cancer End-of-life Care
Significant disparities were observed in the quality of end-of-life lung cancer care among racial-ethnic minorities. Racial-ethnic minorities (non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics) had higher odds of...
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New Approach for Treating Lung Cancer Discovered
New study has discovered that lung tumours are capable of reprogramming the immune response - they produce the messenger substance TGF-beta, a protein that regulates cell growth and induces Treg cells...
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Method to Overcome False Positives in CT Imaging for Lung Cancer Discovered
A technology to address the problem of false positives in CT-based lung cancer screening has been identified by a team of researchers including investigators from Mayo Clinic. The team's findings are...
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Nanoparticles Produced from Tea Leaves Inhibit Lung Cancer
bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"liCurrent study was testing the ability to produce quantum dots in a non-toxic and safe manner using tea leaf extract./liliThe test was successful and...
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Lung Cancer Screenings May Influence Smoking Cessation in High-risk Smokers
Lung cancer screenings which include smoking cessation treatment may have potential to influence smoking cessation in high-risk smokers, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in...
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Lung Cancer Incidence Higher in Women Than Men
New research has found that age-specific incidence of lung cancer has generally reduced among both men and women 30 to 54 years of age irrespective of races and ethnic groups, but the declines among...
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Clot Formation in Tumors Can Increase Risk of Lung Cancer Spreading
Formation of clots within the tumors help immune cells that flock to a particular type of lung cancer build a breeding ground for the tumor to spread within the body, according to researchers at...
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Personalizing the Lung Cancer Screening Decision
A new study shows how to personalize the lung cancer screening decision for every patient. The new free online tool called Lung Decision Precision may help doctors fine-tune their advice to patients,...
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Stop Smoking: Reduce Your Chances of Getting Lung Cancer
Stop Smoking and reduce Your Chances Of Getting Lung Cancer. The cancer risk in itself may not be eliminated but can be brought down, finds a new study. The findings of this study are published in the...
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Early Detection of Lung Cancer may be Possible With New Blood Test
Early detection of lung cancer may now be possible with a new blood test that analyzes free-floating DNA in the blood, according to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "We're excited that the initial...
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New Therapeutic Option for a Rare and Aggressive Lung Cancer
Adding the PARP inhibitor veliparib to a standard chemotherapy agent improves overall response rates in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The findings from a randomized, Phase II trial led...
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New Variant of Small Cell Lung Cancer Found
New variant (kind) of small cell lung cancer has been found in this study. The very the existence of these tuft cells has been proved in this study. The findings of this study are published in the...
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Novel Therapy Target for Small Cell Lung Cancer Identified
A new metabolic vulnerability in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that can be targeted by existing drugs has been identified by a research team at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Small cell a...
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