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Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

New biomarker found for early diagnosis of lung cancer

We need better biomarkers for early diagnosis.

8 May 2018 5:14 PM IST

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Shocking footage shows how exactly smoking affects our lungs

The risk of developing lung cancer increases 23 times due to smoking and it is responsible for 87 percent of all related...

2 May 2018 3:37 PM IST

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Lifestyle-related cancers have increased over past decade

Lifestyle-related cancers saw a universal increase from 2006 to 2016.

4 Jun 2018 12:55 PM IST

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New blood test shows promise in early detection of lung cancer

The research studied the ability of three different prototype sequencing tests to detect cancer in blood samples.

3 Jun 2018 9:42 AM IST

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Lung cancer mortality rate among women may spike by 40%

Meanwhile, the global age-standardized breast cancer mortality rate is projected to decrease by 9%.

2 Aug 2018 1:22 PM IST

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Pollution causes lung cancer in youth'

In the analysis, conducted by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH), nearly 21 per cent of the patients were below the age of 50...

1 Aug 2018 1:37 AM IST

In warmer climates, the impact of air pollution is exacerbated.

It's in the air!

Pollutants could be undoing all the effort you're putting into keeping yourself healthy.

6 Aug 2018 12:07 AM IST

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Doctors may not explain pros, cons of lung cancer screening

Overdiagnosis is a critical outcome to consider when making decisions about participating in lung cancer screening or...

15 Aug 2018 4:49 PM IST

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Study provides insight into development of lung cancer

The findings uncover insights into the mechanism of lung cancer etiology and development.

19 Aug 2018 9:51 AM IST

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Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause

Premenopausal women with lung cancer may want children and should consult their healthcare providers about their...

30 Aug 2018 9:12 AM IST

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Sleep apnea may lead to lung cancer at a young age

The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a chronic disease.

13 Sept 2018 11:48 AM IST

Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterised by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. The two main types are small-cell lung carcinoma and non-small-cell lung carcinoma.

Pfizer's lung cancer drug gets FDA approval

The drug, Vizimpro, will look to treat previously untreated patients with a form of metastatic non-small cell lung...

28 Sept 2018 8:46 AM IST