Don’t count on selenium to prevent lung cancer, suggests study
A new study has shown that taking the popular mineral supplement selenium doesn’t reduce the Continue reading “Don’t count on selenium to prevent lung cancer, suggests study” » More...
Chemo-Vandetanib combo effective for lung cancer treatment: Study
Oral targeted therapy Vandetanib shows clinical benefit when combined with standard chemotherapy for Continue reading “Chemo-Vandetanib combo effective for lung cancer treatment: Study” » More...
Why lung cancer rates are increasing in non-smoking women
Scientists have found why lung cancer rates are increasing in women, particularly in non-smoking women. Continue reading “Why lung cancer rates are increasing in non-smoking women” » More...
Blood test could identify lung cancer patients likely to respond to drug erlotinib
A simple blood test could identify lung cancer patients who will respond positively to the drug erlotinib, Continue reading “Blood test could identify lung cancer patients likely to respond to drug erlotinib” More...
New tool allows precise targeting of radiotherapy for cancer radiation therapy
A new tool allows precise targeting of radiotherapy for cancer radiation therapy. Continue reading “New tool allows precise targeting of radiotherapy for cancer radiation therapy” » More...
PET Imaging Response a Prognostic Factor After Thoracic Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
A rapid decline in metabolic activity on a PET scan after radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is correlated with good local tumor control, according to a study presented by researchers at Thomas Jefferson More...
Stereotactic Radiotherapy Offers Noninvasive, Effective Treatment for Frail Patients with Early-stage Lung Cancer
Nov. 2 – Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) should be considered a new standard of care for early-stage lung cancer treatment in patients with co-existing medical problems, according to results from More...
Researchers use drug-radiation combo to eradicate lung cancer
Oct. 29 – Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have eliminated non-small cell lung (NSCL) cancer in mice by using an investigative drug called BEZ235 in combination with low-dose radiation. Continue More...
Now, monitor your health at your personal computer with new saliva diagnostic tool
April 6 : Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles have made diagnostic tools more accurate, convenient and non-invasive, by developing Salivaomics Knowledge Base (SKB), a saliva diagnostic atlas More...
Researchers identify genetic variations linked to increased lung cancer risk
Apr 3 : Researchers at Johns Hopkins, as part of a large, multi-institutional study, have identified for the first time genetic variations that increase the risk of lung cancer in people who Continue reading “Researchers More...
