Lung Cancer:
Lung Cancer Symptoms, Treatment Options for Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, News Information on Lung Cancer.
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Sep 5th, 2008
Scientists have developed a risk prediction assessment for lung cancer specifically for African Americans that suggests a greater risk from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Jul 21st, 2008
Gene expression test could help determine who needs more aggressive lung cancer treatment.
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Jul 17th, 2008
Researchers have shown that a readily available gene screening test can help doctors know which people with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer will benefit from adding a second cancer drug to standard chemotherapy.
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Jul 3rd, 2008
New technique makes it possible to identify genetic fingerprint of lung cancer cells. Circulating tumor cells (CTC) will help doctors to identify cancer cell mutations, choose targeted therapies for each patient individually, track cancer cell changes during treatment and change it if necessary.
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Jun 19th, 2008
The Expand-A-Lung Breathing Resistance Exerciser has been selected as the top choice for respiratory fitness training by LA Times. Jorge Brouwer, inventor of the most compact breathing exerciser, manufactures and markets the easy to use "Expand-A-Lung."
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Jun 18th, 2008
Researchers found that the activation of a molecular pathway important in stem cell and developmental biology leads to an increase in lung stem cells.
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May 28th, 2008
Two types of cancer-causing agents in cigarettes - a nicotine-derived chemical and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are the main culprits in lung cancer.
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May 28th, 2008
The type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients have may now influence their treatment regimen and, in turn, survival outcome.
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May 28th, 2008
A study links lung cancer to a certain gene variation - alpha1-antitrypsin gene deficiency, which increases the risk for developing lung cancer.
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May 27th, 2008
While a previous study found that upfront gefitinib treatment considerably improved the outcomes for non-small-cell-lung-cancer, additional research is required before such a strategy can be used for routine treatment planning.
