Lung cancer treatment has advanced, but it remains a leading cause of death due to late detection, treatment resistance, and limited access to care. Increased life expectancy and lack of awareness ...

For example, if you have altered KRAS genes, targeted medications (KRAS inhibitors) attach to the KRAS protein, preventing it from supporting cancer cell growth. Life expectancy after being diagnosed ...

Certain chronic conditions that affect the lungs, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can have ...

A new report from the American Lung Association reveals both progress and persistent challenges in the fight against lung ...

Lung cancer cases are increasing among non-smokers in India, a trend attributed to rising air pollution, indoor pollution from biomass fuels, and genetic factors. This shift challenges the ...

The American Lung Association released its 2024 "State of Lung Cancer" report, highlighting a 26% increase in survival and a 15% decrease in incidence, though care disparities across state lines and ...

Study Links Methylmalonic Acid to Weakening of Immune Cells in Lung Cancer Oct. 31, 2024 — A new study has found a surprising link between high levels of methylmalonic acid and the weakening of ...

That feeling is not so rare anymore. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and man. I have never been more aware. At 57, my mom was diagnosed, just a few weeks after the biopsy-turned-hospital ...

American Lung Association’s ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report reveals stark differences in survival, screening and treatment across states ...

The checks are part of a new NHS initiative to detect any early-stage signs of cancer. But clinicians ... Sandwell’s lung health check saved my life, and it could save yours too,” he said.

“I wondered how that would translate to life expectancy, and how much extra life time a single hour of walking might bring,” Veerman added. To find out, the authors of the latest study used ...

To put things into perspective, the average age of diagnosis of breast cancer in India is 52 years, while it is 63 in the US and Europe. For lung cancer ... quality of life for patients ...