lung cancer

Radiation After Lung Cancer Surgery Doesn't Help All: Study

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Treatment may not extend life for older patients with locally advanced disease

Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 EST

But it's not clear yet how helpful the molecular exam will be, experts say

At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Experts weigh in as another large health care provider decides to hire nonsmokers only

Tests Might Someday Help Spot Early Lung Cancer

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Tissue samples, sensitive blood analyses show promise for early diagnosis, treatment

Occasional Pot Smoking Won't Harm Lungs: Study

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

20-year study finds a few joints a month have no effect, but other experts differ

Mixed News on Tough-to-Treat Lung Cancer

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

One drug made little difference, another showed promise in mice with genetic mutation

Anti-Estrogen Treatment Shrank Lung Tumors in Mice

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Preliminary study exposed animals to cancer-causing agent in tobacco

Researchers Look at Genomes of Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Never-smokers may have different mutations in genes than smokers, suggests small, early study

Mice Exposed to Smoke Helped by Blood Pressure Drug: Study

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST

Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans

Cancer Incidence, Death Rates Continue to Drop: Report

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST

One million lives saved, largely because of improved prevention, detection and treatment

Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Debates over cellphone safety, cigarette-pack images also grabbed headlines

40 Years On, the Triumphs and Challenges of America's 'War on Cancer'

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

In many cases, what was a death sentence is now a manageable condition, although roadblocks remain

Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in Women

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Non-melanoma malignancies twice as likely after 20 years of tobacco use, study finds

Targeted Drugs, Lung CT Screening Top Cancer Advances in 2011

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Report from leading oncologists' group finds strides were made against tough-to-treat tumors

Lung Cancer's Hidden Victims: Those Who Never Smoked

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

More than 32,000 Americans who never lit up will die each year, with women at higher risk, experts say

Patches, Counseling, Persistence Can Help Smokers Quit

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST

'Keep working at it' could be key to success, studies suggest

Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study finds

New Treatment May Boost Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer Cases

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST

Patients on 'epigenetic' combo lived an average of two months longer than expected in small, early study

Judge Blocks FDA Plan for Graphic Cigarette Warnings

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST

Images of diseased body parts are designed to be part of packaging

Cancer Risk Doubles After Organ Transplant, Study Finds

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST

But benefits still far outweigh the risk, say experts

Too Much Drinking May Raise Lung Cancer Risk: Study

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST

Research also found extra pounds, black tea and fruit might all shield against the disease

X-Ray Screening Doesn't Prevent Lung Cancer Deaths: Study

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EST

Researchers found no reduction in mortality among those who got chest X-rays

Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise for Lung Cancer: Study

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EST

Combined with chemo, the shot appears to slow progression of non-small cell form of disease

Globally, 2 Million Deaths a Year Linked to Smoky Stoves

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST

People in developing nations most at risk from fumes from cooking, heating units, experts say