Health Discoveries in Lung Cancer
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HPV may have a link to lung cancer
April 11, 2011
Although most closely associated with cervical cancer, researchers have found the human papillomavirus (HPV) may also be linked to lung cancer.
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Blood test could verify lung cancer diagnosis for non-smokers
April 5, 2011
A blood test could help verify a diagnosis when lung cancer is suspected in people who have never smoked, new research shows.
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Anti-estrogen drug may fight both breast and lung cancer
January 25, 2011
The anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen may play a role in reducing the death rate of women with breast cancer who also develop lung cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer.
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New radiation as good as surgery for elderly lung cancer patients
December 9, 2010
Elderly patients with early-stage lung cancer may benefit as much from a new radiation therapy as they do from surgery, according to research presented at the recent Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
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Lung cancer is focus of Shine a Light campaign
October 29, 2010
A national campaign intended to bring attention to lung cancer serves as a kick-off to Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.
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New clinical trials test drugs to treat lung diseases
October 25, 2010
The Ballarat Cancer Research Center in Australia has announced a series of research projects planned to develop new treatments for lung cancer and mesothelioma.
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Test could determine who may get mesothelioma
October 22, 2010
UCLA researchers led by a mesothelioma expert are attempting to pinpoint those who are most likely to develop mesothelioma after they've experienced prolonged asbestos exposure.
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Radiation treatment with focused beams may improve lung cancer survival
April 14, 2010
A radiation therapy that relies on targeted tumor control may cause less treatment-related illness and may improve survival for patients with inoperable lung cancer, according to a new study.
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Antioxidant-rich green tea may lessen the effect of smoking in people who have lung cancer
January 29, 2010
During a recent lung cancer conference in Taiwan, researchers reported that green tea, which is high in antioxidants, could lessen the effect of smoking.
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Daily dose of pistachio nuts could lower risk of lung cancer
December 31, 2009
Eating pistachio nuts daily could reduce the risk of lung and other cancers, according to a study presented during a recent conference of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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