Lung Cancer news

Cheek Scrapings Can Detect Lung Cancer

The quest for a simple diagnostic test of lung cancer is beginning to pay off, researchers said here…    

Women survive lung cancer better than men

Women have a better survival rate than men in early stage lung cancers, regardless of treatment…    

Pot smoking not a major lung cancer threat

Although both marijuana and tobacco smoke are packed with cancer-causing chemicals, other qualities of marijuana seem to keep…    

China has become the 89th country to ratify the global tobacco treaty

China has become the 89th country to ratify the global tobacco treaty, the Framework Convention…    

Dietary Phytoestrogens Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer

By JAMA, A diet higher in plant-derived compounds known as phytoestrogens is linked with a lower    

Lung cancer pill on NHS in 2007

A new take-it-at-home pill, said to prolong the lives of patients with lung cancer, was launched today -…    

Lung cancer may run in families

Individuals with a mother, sister or other “first-degree” relative with lung cancer are at increased risk…    

Lung cancer killing more women in Europe

Lung cancer continues to claim the lives of an increasing number of women in Europe,…    

Lung Cancer Doesn’t Just Target Smokers

Most lung cancers occur in smokers, but nonsmoker Dana Reeve’s situation isn’t as uncommon as it…    

EU lung cancer down in men, up in women

Lung cancer deaths are reported declining among men in most EU countries but rising among…    

Age no bar to benefits of lung cancer chemo

New research strongly suggests that advanced age alone should not preclude an elderly patient with non-small…    

Wood smoke may raise lung cancer risk

Although tobacco smoke is the top cause of lung cancer, some cases of the disease can…    

Reduced lung function tied to lung cancer risk

There appears to be an association between reduced lung function and the risk of lung cancer,…    

US doctors resume test of drug to fight lung cancer

Researchers who suspended a trial that used controversial pain relievers to try to prevent lung cancer…    

Small Steps Toward Lung Cancer Relief

Lung cancer, thanks to the ubiquitous habit of smoking, is the No. 1 cancer in…    

Family risk for lung cancer stronger in blacks

Having a first-degree relative with early-onset lung cancer is a greater risk factor for developing lung…    

WHO starts drive against environmental cancer risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched a drive to raise awareness of the risk of cancer,…