Lung Cancer news

Positive CT scan for lung cancer may resolve

Many positive CT scans for lung cancer screening resolve after short-term follow-up, doctors have observed.

The…    

Non-Smokers with lung cancer respond better to treatment than smokers

Smoking history contributes to poor outcomes in the treatment of lung cancer, according to a new study. Non-small…    

Researchers aim to develop instrument to help physicians estimate risk for developing lung cancer

Physicians have little to help them predict development of lung cancer in their patients - even a history…    

Vitamins don’t reduce risk of lung cancer

Contrary to what some smokers may hope, antioxidants and other vitamins seem to offer no protection against lung…    

Gene test helps predict lung cancer, study finds

A test that finds damaged genes in the lungs of people considered at high risk of lung cancer…    

CT screening can identify curable lung cancers

Computed tomography (CT) screening identifies many cases of early, curable lung cancer, according to the International Early Lung…    

Lower survival rates of blacks with lung cancer may be explained by access to care

New research suggests that the lower survival rates of blacks with lung cancer may be explained by access…    

Study Shows Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery Has Low Risk

In the largest published study of its kind, with 1,100 patient cases reviewed, a minimally invasive surgical procedure…    

Last-minute radiation saves lung cancer patients

Small doses of radiation meant to ease the symptoms of incurable lung cancer may actually save the lives…    

Eating Vegetables may significantly reduce your risk of lung cancer

According to researchers, eating more vegetables may significantly reduce your risk of lung cancer. Doctors know what causes…    

Value of CT screening for lung cancer unclear

In people at high risk for lung cancer, low-dose CT scanning of the chest may detect early lung…    

Lung Cancer Screening Encouraged for Smokers with History of the Disease

To detect invasive lung cancer in its early stages, researchers urge current and former smokers who have a…    

Blacks more likely to die of curable lung cancer than whites

Even when they have equal access to specialized care, blacks with potentially curable lung cancer are about half…    

Women often opt out of lung cancer studies

Women and African-Americans are under-represented in lung cancer clinical trials, clinicians report in the journal Cancer. “The lack…    

Chest x-rays detect early lung cancer

Screening chest x-ray detects a substantial number of lung cancers at an early potentially curable stage, according to…    

Iron and calcium may up risk of lung cancer

Small amounts of iron and calcium in the diet or in the form of supplements may play an…    

Cellular clues to vitamin A resistance in lung cancer

Vitamin A deficiency has been associated with the development of lung cancer in laboratory studies. However, clinical trials…    

Plant product may help prevent lung cancer

Treatment with deguelin, a chemical found in various plants, may help prevent lung cancer caused by cigarette smoking,…    

Learn the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

This year, nearly 175,000 Americans will learn they have lung cancer. Smoking is the greatest known risk factor…    

Missing protein may hold lung cancer key

A single protein may hold the key to turning the tide on lung cancer—still the world’s…