Lung Cancer
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![A 3D illustration of seven adenocarcinoma cells. shown in different shades of blue, embedded in the lining of an unspecified organ in purple](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArcUDV8ngSnEkhF72VySZ7-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArcUDV8ngSnEkhF72VySZ7-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArcUDV8ngSnEkhF72VySZ7-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArcUDV8ngSnEkhF72VySZ7-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArcUDV8ngSnEkhF72VySZ7-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArcUDV8ngSnEkhF72VySZ7-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArcUDV8ngSnEkhF72VySZ7-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArcUDV8ngSnEkhF72VySZ7-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Healthy tissue may predict lung cancer return better than tumors
By Emily Cooke published
A new study suggests that the gene activity in healthy tissue surrounding tumors could better predict whether a patient's lung cancer might return after surgery.
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Millions more people need lung cancer screening, ACS says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest millions more people should get yearly lung cancer screenings than were previously recommended to.
![A scan of human lungs, depicted in dark red and pink, with a cancerous tumor in the upper right lung shown in yellow and orange](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23YTpnBLyVSvze3pSsv9wD-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23YTpnBLyVSvze3pSsv9wD-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23YTpnBLyVSvze3pSsv9wD-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23YTpnBLyVSvze3pSsv9wD-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23YTpnBLyVSvze3pSsv9wD-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23YTpnBLyVSvze3pSsv9wD-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23YTpnBLyVSvze3pSsv9wD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23YTpnBLyVSvze3pSsv9wD-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Lung cancer pill drastically cuts risk of death after surgery
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Taking the drug Tagrisso daily after surgery reduced non-small cell lung cancer patients' death risk by more than 50%.
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There May Be a Link Between Coffee and Lung Cancer, Study Suggests
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Drinking coffee has been linked to a slew of health benefits, but a new study suggests coffee intake may be linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.
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A New Lung Cancer Drug Is Shaking Up Treatment: How Does It Work?
By Rachael Rettner published
A drug that acts on the immune system appears to help extend the lives of patients with advanced lung cancer when given alongside standard chemotherapy.
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Lung Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, Types & Treatment
By Alina Bradford published
Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer, causing more than 150,000 deaths annually in the United States. Smoking is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer.
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Breath Test Promises to Sniff Out Lung Cancer
By Bahar Gholipour published
A test of patients' breath could reveal whether they have lung cancer and how advanced it is, or whether they suffer from chronic, noncancerous lung conditions, a new study shows.
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