Lung Cancer:
Lung Cancer Symptoms, Treatment Options for Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, News Information on Lung Cancer.
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Apr 8th, 2009
Higher doses of radiation combined with chemotherapy improve survival in patients with stage III lung cancer. Standard treatment for this stage of lung cancer – when the tumor is likely too large to be removed through surgery – involves a combination of radiation therapy with chemotherapy.
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Mar 31st, 2009
People with hard to reach lung lesions may be able to receive a diagnosis sooner and safer with advanced navigation technology now available at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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Mar 19th, 2009
Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center have created new criteria for selecting patients for targeted therapies that may revolutionize the standard of care for non-small cell lung cancer.
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Mar 10th, 2009
The combined expression of three specific genes in lung cancer tumors may predict both cancer growth and a poorer prognosis.
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Feb 8th, 2009
Lung cancer survivors who exercise regularly do better than those who neglect regular activity. According to a new survey, not enough lung cancer survivors meet exercise guidelines. Regular exercise eases depression, improves vitality, boosts immunity, and improves physical performance. The study shows that healthcare providers should encourage lung cancer survivors to exercise within recommended guidelines for age.
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Jan 24th, 2009
Study looks at the possible reasons why blacks with operable lung cancer were more likely than whites with the same condition to reject surgery. In looking at the 10 years of data, the researchers found no significant difference in outcomes between the groups.
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Jan 17th, 2009
People who had a VATS lobectomy had fewer complications, went home from the hospital two days sooner than patients who had traditional lung cancer surgery; and had the same cancer control.
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Jan 7th, 2009
Using a simple, inexpensive test to detect radon gas seeping into homes could help prevent lung cancer and save thousands of lives.
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Dec 31st, 2008
In lung cancer, silencing one crucial gene disrupts normal functioning of genome.
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Dec 30th, 2008
Researchers have found a dietary link between lung cancer and inorganic phosphates, a common food additive found in processed meats, cheeses, baked goods and beverages. Inorganic phosphates (Pi), when consumed in large quantities, may have a harmful effect on the cells, activating signals that fuel lung cancer, speeding the progression of the disease.
