Lung Cancer
New drug combo nearly doubles survival for BRAF-mutated lung cancer patients, trial shows
First-line use of encorafenib and binimetinib in BRAF V600E NSCLC recorded a median overall survival of 47.6 months, according to data presented at the ESMO congress.
Einnahme von Vitaminen kann Krebs-Risiko erhöhen – Studie
Israel mandates graphic warning images on cigarette, tobacco products
WHO announces global increase in lung cancer among never-smokers, especially women
Honeybees can tell you if you suffer from lung cancer, study finds
Researchers at Michigan State University found that honeybees can detect lung cancer through human breath. Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed form of cancer worldwide.
New model allows doctors to predict lung cancer in smokers with 85% accuracy
Lung cancer remains the most common cause of death worldwide and has low survival rating for those who fail to catch the problem early on.
Avoiding detection: How cancers evolve to escape immune system responses
In a study by the Weizmann Institute of Science, researchers pulled out a previously unknown mechanism that allows cancer cells to slip by immune system defenses.
Taking vitamins may increase risk of cancers - study
Antioxidants can help cancerous tumors grow new blood vessels, which helps the cancer to grow and spread.
Doctors treat hypoglycemic lung cancer patient with breast cancer drug - study
The patient with malignant lung cancer suffered from a rare complication in which the tumor secretes a protein that causes acute hypoglycemia. Israeli doctors used a breast cancer drug to treat it.
Not only black lungs: Carpets retain a stubborn grip on pollutants from tobacco smoke
US Department of Energy study finds ozone generators are only partially effective at cleaning rugs exposed to cigarette toxins.
Do depression and anxiety raise your risk of cancer? New study says no
Scientists have long thought that depression and anxiety can lead to a higher risk of cancer. A new study shows that this may not be the case.
The quality of lung cancer treatment varies across US - study
Despite rapidly evolving treatment and diagnostic tools, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths and is the second most common cancer in the US.
How an Israeli 20-year-old who never smoked got advanced lung cancer
At age 20, Geula Marx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite her young age and that she had never smoked. The disease was discovered at stage 4 with brain metastases. Never ignore suspicious symptom
AI-based tool for lung cancer treatment developed in Jerusalem
A new tool to enhance the decision-making of medical staff and patients during the treatment of lung cancer patients is under development at Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
This is what happens to you when you stop smoking, step-by-step
You know that smoking is wrong, even if you smoke several cigarettes a day. But did you know that the damage from smoking can be repaired quickly?
