Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the world's most common cancer and kills more people than any other cancer. In 2008, approximately 1.52 million new cases of lung cancer were diagnosed worldwide, with 1.31 million people dying from the disease.(14) In the United States, an estimated 161,840 deaths, accounting for 29 percent of all cancer deaths, occurred in 2008, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a common and very serious form of cancer, with more than 40,000 people diagnosed with the condition each year in the UK. The symptoms of lung cancer do not present in the early stages, but when symptoms do eventually present, they usually include the following:

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Artificial cilia system monitors mucus conditions in human airways

New SCLC biomarkers enable advances in precision medicine approaches

New SCLC biomarkers enable advances in precision medicine approaches

Assessing recurrence risk with ctDNA-based MRD detection in NSCLC patients

Assessing recurrence risk with ctDNA-based MRD detection in NSCLC patients

Stanford researchers unveil the key role of extrachromosomal DNA in cancer

Stanford researchers unveil the key role of extrachromosomal DNA in cancer

Nanoscale sensor detects lung cancer through breath chemistry

Nanoscale sensor detects lung cancer through breath chemistry

World’s first comparative study shows safety of single-port robotic thymectomy

World’s first comparative study shows safety of single-port robotic thymectomy

$2.5 million grant supports lung cancer screening for marginalized communities

$2.5 million grant supports lung cancer screening for marginalized communities

Low awareness of lung cancer screening raises concerns

Low awareness of lung cancer screening raises concerns

NCCN leaders collaborate to enhance cancer care in Vietnam

NCCN leaders collaborate to enhance cancer care in Vietnam

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

New therapeutic target overcomes ovarian cancer immunotherapy resistance

New therapeutic target overcomes ovarian cancer immunotherapy resistance

Research reveals role of IGFBP3 in human lung development

Research reveals role of IGFBP3 in human lung development

New technology streamlines drug discovery using single-molecule tracking

New technology streamlines drug discovery using single-molecule tracking

Long-term air pollution exposure increases asthma risk in children and adults

Long-term air pollution exposure increases asthma risk in children and adults

Study identifies six cancer susceptibility genes

Study identifies six cancer susceptibility genes

Study uncovers six cancer susceptibility genes

Study uncovers six cancer susceptibility genes

EBUS-TBNA proves effective for tumor molecular analysis in lung cancer

EBUS-TBNA proves effective for tumor molecular analysis in lung cancer

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

New lung cancer screening initiative targets disparities in Central Texas

New lung cancer screening initiative targets disparities in Central Texas

Rising radon levels pose increased lung cancer risk for Canadians

Rising radon levels pose increased lung cancer risk for Canadians

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