Lung Cancer Treatment and Symptoms news
Lung cancer is a cancer of the lungs characterized by the presence of malignant tumours. Most commonly it is bronchogenic carcinoma (about 90%). Lung cancer is one of the most lethal of cancers worldwide, causing up to 3 million deaths annually. Only one in ten patients diagnosed with this disease will survive the next five years. Although lung cancer was previously an illness that affected predominately men, the lung cancer rate for women has been increasing in the last few decades, which ...
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Lung Cancer News Headlines
- Lung Cancer Alliance Commends Research On Non-Smoking Lung Cancer Cases
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Alliance Hails Veterans Service Organizations' Call For Early Lung Cancer Detection Program
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Alliance Maintains Strong Support For Early Detection For Lung Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Alliance Hails Courage Of Congressman Norwood And Extends Well Wishes As He Battles Lung Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Study Shows No Reduction In Lung Cancer Deaths After CT Screening - Death Rates For Smokers Are Not Improved Despite Early Diagnosis
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:00 EST
- Conference To Focus On Women's Lung Health
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Modeling Lung Cancer: New Mouse Model Validates Targeted Chemotherapeutic
ScienceDaily - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Should You Be Tested For Lung Cancer? From The 'Harvard Women's Health Watch'
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Breath test detects most cases of lung cancer
MSNBC - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:41 EST
- Breath Test Detects Lung Cancer In Early Stages
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Rates Higher Among Female Nonsmokers Than Previously
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:00 EST
- Artificial lung used to keep patient alive before lung transplant
The Earth Times - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:06 EST
- Emory University Receives Largest Private Donation In Georgia History To Fund Lung Cancer Research
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Risk Reduced In Female Textile Workers Exposed To Endotoxin
ScienceDaily - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Mayo Clinic Surgeons Propose New Measures For Indicating Quality Of Lung Surgery
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:00 EST
- Modeling Lung Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
- Colour Sensor Breath Test Can Detect Lung Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:00 EST
- CT scans don't prevent lung cancer deaths
MSNBC - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:10 EST
- CT scans don't reduce lung-cancer deaths
The Earth Times - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:31 EST
- Mayo Clinic Chest Surgeons Propose New Patient-Centered Measures For Indicating Quality Of Lung Surgery
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Lung Cancer CT Scans No Help?
WebMD - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:00 EST
- Gene Test Helps To Diagnose Lung Cancer Early
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Test IDs Early Lung Cancer in Smokers
WebMD - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:00 EST
- Colour Sensor Breath Test Can Detect Lung Cancer
ScienceDaily - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- US Scientists Prototype Breath Test For Lung Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- One's Breath to Give Lung Cancer Away
The Earth Times - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:50 EST
- Cancer deaths down, but not lung cancer
The Earth Times - Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:43 EST
- HistoRx AQUA(R) Technology Identifies Two Biomarkers Linked To Lung Cancer Survival
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Statement On The Passing Of Congressman Charlie Norwood (R-GA), By John Kirkwood, American Lung Association President & CEO
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Model predicts little benefit to lung screening
Reuters - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:46 EST
- Model predicts little benefit to lung screening
Reuters - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:46 EST
- Women Non-Smokers Urged To Be Attentive To Their Lungs On Anniversary Of Dana Reeve's Death
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Breath Test Helps Spot Lung Cancer
MedicineNet - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:00 EST
- AstraZeneca explores 2nd-line therapy for lung cancer; to start Zactima 4th phase III trials
The Earth Times - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:13 EST
- Breath Test May Help Spot Lung Cancer
WebMD - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:14 EST
- Study shows breath test for lung cancer possible
Reuters - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:02 EST
- Study shows breath test for lung cancer possible
Reuters - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:02 EST
- Lung cancer 'colour breath test'
BBC - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:32 EST
- Breath Test May Help Spot Lung Cancer
WebMD - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Alliance-Georgia Issues Inaugural State-Specific Report Card On Lung Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 02:00 EST
- Landmark Study Shows Important Benefits Of Seretideâ„¢ Treatment For Patients With Fatal Lung Disease, COPD
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:00 EST
- Genetic Signs Of Lung Cancer Detected In A Patient's Sputum By Simple Diagnostic Test
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:00 EST
- Primary Graft Dysfunction Is Risk Factor For A Later Serious Lung Transplant Problem
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:00 EST
- Lung Function Decline In Smokers Slowed By Higher Physical Activity Level
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Initial Results From Phase 2 Small Cell Lung Cancer Trial With SNS-595
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Vaccine Enters Large-scale Clinical Trial
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:00 EST
- Drug Maker Stops Work on Lung Disease Medicine
New York Times - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:52 EST
- Two Inhalers Are Better Than One For Common Lung Disease
ScienceDaily - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Cells In The Lung Clear The Air To Prevent Lung Damage
ScienceDaily - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Cells In The Lung Clear The Air To Prevent Lung Damage
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Rates Higher Among Female Nonsmokers Than Previously Thought
ScienceDaily - Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- American Lung Association Applauds Launch Of COPD Awareness Campaign: 'Americans Must Know More About 4th Leading Cause Of Death'
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 19 Jan 2007 02:00 EST
- Exercise slows lung decline in smokers
The Earth Times - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:16 EST
- Simple Diagnostic Test Detects Genetic Signs Of Lung Cancer In A Patient's Sputum
ScienceDaily - Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:00 EST
- Higher Physical Activity Level Slows Lung Function Decline In Smokers
ScienceDaily - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Primary Graft Dysfunction Is Risk Factor For A Later Serious Lung Transplant Problem
ScienceDaily - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Significant Asthma Control And Improved Lung Function With Symbicort
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:00 EST
- Lung cancer in nonsmokers more common in women
Reuters - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:26 EST
- More Lung Cancer in Female Nonsmokers
MedicineNet - Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:00 EST
- Lung removal often unneeded for "incidentalomas"
Reuters - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 05:24 EST
- Oral Cancer Drug Xeloda Receives Positive Opinion From The European Authorities For The Treatment Of Advanced Gastric Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Eat Well, Get Fit, Stop Smoking -- Prevent Cancer
ScienceDaily - Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Many lung cancer cases in nonsmokers: study
Reuters - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:38 EST
- Many lung cancer cases in nonsmokers: study
Reuters - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:38 EST
- Study: Lung cancer higher in non-smokers
The Earth Times - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 03:15 EST
- Female Nonsmokers Get More Lung Cancer
WebMD - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:56 EST
- 1 in 5 women with lung cancer never smoked
MSNBC - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 06:16 EST
- Childhood cancer survivors at risk of 2nd cancer
Reuters - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 01:06 EST
- Lung disease linked to mental health problems
Reuters - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:33 EST
- Lung disease linked to mental health problems
Reuters - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:33 EST
- Woman in iron lung celebrates 60th birthday
MSNBC - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:36 EST
- Chest Surgeons Propose New Patient-Centered Measures For Indicating Quality Of Lung Surgery
ScienceDaily - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Screening Does Not Boost Survival
ABC News - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:59 EST
- Lung cancer screening doesn't save lives, study finds
CNN - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:25 EST
- Researchers Dispute Benefits of CT Scans for Lung Cancer
New York Times - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:37 EST
- A Healthy Colon: Tips To Lower Risk Of Colorectal Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Higher Nitric Oxide Levels Increase Survival For Acute Lung Injury And Acute Respiratory ...
ScienceDaily - Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Cancer Research And Prevention Foundation Educates And Celebrates With National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month(TM)
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Breast Cancer Survivors Experience Long-term Heart Disease Risk From Radiotherapy
ScienceDaily - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Trial Investigating A Promising New Treatment For Head And Neck Cancer Has Begun
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:00 EST
- Stimuvax Cancer Vaccine Phase III Study Begins
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Lung Cancer Risk Increased By Passive Smoke In Workplace
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
- Life-Saving Cancer Genetic Testing Vastly Underutilized
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Mayo Clinic Cancer Center -- Investigating The Measles Virus As A Tool To Kill Multiple Myeloma
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- 'Miracle Preacher' Back From the Brink of Death
ABC News - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:09 EST
- Living wake host dies before wake
BBC - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:43 EST
- Depression In Moms With Breast Cancer May Exacerbate Related Anxieties In Their Children
ScienceDaily - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Immunotherapy Does Not Prolong Life When Skin Cancer Spreads
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Inhibitory Effect Of Snake Venom Toxin From On Hormone-Refractory Human Prostate Cancer Cell Growth
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- "False-Positive" Prostate Cancer Screenings Assessed
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- 12 Myths About Colon Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- American Lung Association Applauds Introduction Of Legislation That Would Give Food And Drug Administration Authority Over Tobacco Products
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Reactions To 'False-positive' Prostate Cancer Screenings Assessed
ScienceDaily - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Creating New Life Forms That May Help Eradicate Cancer Affecting Women
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 01:00 EST
- Harmful Particulates Blanket East Coast
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 06:00 EST
- Passive Smoke In Workplace Increases Lung Cancer Risk, Report Says
ScienceDaily - Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Dual Gene Therapy Suppresses Lung Cancer In Preclinical Test
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:00 EST
- After Scrutiny, Preemie Lung Treatments Turn Out To Be Safe, Effective
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- New Device Offers Hope To Children With Chest, Spinal Deformities
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Breast Cancer Research Increasingly Influenced By Drug Industry
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:00 EST
