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Lung Cancer
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Cancer history raises cardiovascular disease risk in hypertensive patients
A study published in the journal Hypertension Research reveals that having a cancer history can increase the risk…
New trials show promise for immune checkpoint blockers in early-stage lung cancer
In a recent phase I trial published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, researchers from Belgium administered a…
New cancer projections show increased prostate cases by 25% in 2050, despite prevention efforts
New cancer cases have been increasing in the West. Those that top the list are breast, prostate, and…
NCCN 2024 Annual Conference focuses on practical applications for improving cancer care
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)-;an alliance of leading cancer centers-;hosted more than 1,700 oncology professionals during the…
Radon exposure associated with concerning rise in non-smoking lung cancer
Although lung cancer is traditionally thought of as a “smoker’s disease,” a surprising 15-20% of newly diagnosed lung…
Tuberculosis linked to increased risk of cancer, study finds
A population-wide observational study to be presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases…
Research from NY highlights pollution as a key factor in rising cancer rates among youth
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated cancer incidence trends among adults in the New…
Focusing on oncogenic driver mutations and resistance mechanisms in the treatment of NSCLC
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Improved understanding of driver mutations of non-small cell…
Study reveals e-cigarette users with limited smoking history show similar DNA alterations as smokers
A recent Cancer Research study assessed the effect of tobacco smoking and electronic cigarette (e-cigarettes) use on DNA methylation changes…
LungVax vaccine uses DNA technology to prevent lung cancer
Developed by scientists from the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and University College London, the LungVax vaccine…