Lung cancer screening guidelines might be missing a lot of people who need them. Right now, rules say only certain adults can get yearly CT scans. But a new study shows that this leaves out most people with lung cancer. Only about one-third would even qualify for these life-saving scans. Take Carla Tapia, for example. She's a 38-year-old mom from Maryland. She smoke...
Lung cancer is a serious issue. It kills more people than any other cancer. In 2020, it took about 1. 79 million lives worldwide. At the same time, around 2. 21 million new cases were found. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type. It's tough to treat. Only about 25% of people survive for five years after being diagnosed. But there's hope. AI is c...
Dusty Donaldson, a mother from High Point, North Carolina, received a life-altering phone call in 2005. She was pursuing her MBA when her doctor asked her to come in immediately, bringing her husband along. She knew instantly what the news would be: cancer. Initially, Donaldson had visited her doctor due to a swollen lymph node in her neck. After some tests, her pul...
Air pollution is a serious issue that affects our health in many ways. Since 2013, experts have confirmed that it can cause cancer. People living in areas with poor air quality are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer. In fact, air pollution is the second leading cause of early deaths worldwide. It is responsible for about 14% of lung cancer cases globally. Sc...
Lung cancer is a major health issue around the world. Among the different types, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is particularly tough to treat. However, a new drug named osimertinib is making waves. It's not your typical cancer treatment. Instead, it's designed to target specific EGFR gene mutations found in some cases of NSCLC. EGFR mutations can cause cancer c...
Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it's the non-small-cell kind (NSCLC). Doctors usually don't recommend a common treatment called EGFR-TKIs for a specific mutation called EGFR exon 20 insertion. Why? Because these mutations don't respond well to the treatment. But here's a twist: a specific subtype called A763_Y763insFQEA shows a bit of sensitivity to ...
Lung cancer is a big deal. It's the most common cancer out there. People with lung cancer often need more support than they get. A new program called Inspire Now is trying to change that. It's a 6-week online program. It mixes yoga, learning, and group chats. The main goal is to improve the quality of life for lung cancer patients. Researchers want to see if this pro...
Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it spreads to the brain. The blood-brain barrier, a protective shield, often stops treatments from reaching brain tumors. Osimertinib, a drug used to treat a specific type of lung cancer, can cross this barrier. However, some cancer cells develop resistance to it. This is where a new player, compound D18, steps in. D1...
Lung cancer is a sneaky foe, often hiding until it's too late. But there's a simple, quick way to catch it early. A low-dose CT scan can spot trouble in less than a minute. Denise Lee knows this well. She smoked for decades, then quit. She saw a billboard and decided to get checked. No symptoms, but a mass was found. Early detection meant more treatment options. Now,...
Tristan Rogers, a familiar face on daytime television, has passed away at the age of 79. His battle with lung cancer was brief, as he was diagnosed just one month before his death. The news of his passing has left many fans and colleagues heartbroken, including Finola Hughes, who shared a heartfelt tribute to Rogers on Instagram. Hughes, who played Rogers' on-screen...