New lung cancer test predicts survival
PARIS, Jan 28 — “Clinical trials in the United States and China have shown that a new gene-based test for patients with lung cancer beats standard methods in predicting survival, researchers reported yesterday.”
Powerful New Weapon in Fight Against Lung Cancer
“A study by the National Cancer Institute reveals encouraging news about the use of low dose CT lung screenings in early stage diagnosis of lung cancer.”
N.J. oncology network promises benefits for patients
“A statewide group of 76 oncologists have consolidated their practices into a new oncology network they said will lower costs and pool resources for more than one-third of New Jersey’s cancer patients.”
Comprehensive Lung Nodule Program at Cabell Huntington Hospital now offers low-cost screening for lung cancer
HUNTINGTON, WV – “The lung specialists at the Comprehensive Lung Nodule Program at Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center are now offering a low-cost and potentially life-saving opportunity for certain people to be screened for early detection of lung cancer.”
'Desperate Housewives' Kathryn Joosten talks Lung Cancer, and how to fight back
“The end is near for both ABC's "Desperate Housewives" and the gossipy neighbor, Mrs. McClusky, played by Emmy award winning actress, Kathryn Joosten.”
AJR: Algorithm reduces benign lung biopsy rate
“When following a stringent diagnostic protocol in CT lung cancer screening, few biopsies will be recommended and performed on benign nodules, which should alleviate at least some concerns that low-dose CT screening produces a high false-positive rate, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.”
Elevated Rate of Lung Cancer Among Carolina Textile Workers Exposed to Asbestos, Study Says
“Researchers report that textile workers in North Carolina and South Carolina who were exposed to asbestos had significantly increased incidence of lung cancer. Asbestos, a mineral fiber used in thousands of products from building materials to textiles, is associated with serious respiratory diseases including asbestosis, a scarring of the lung, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung and abdomen.”
Irish scientists make massive cancer breakthrough
Irish scientists have made a massive breakthrough in lung cancer research and the best thing about this breakthrough? It could help to stop the spread of this deadly disease.
“The Irish Daily Mirror reports that a study carried out at St James’s Hospital in Dublin has been hailed as a huge step forward and should lead to the development of new ways of treating the disease in the future.”
