Low-fat diets may help lower lung cancer risk, particularly in smokers“The relationship between obesity and cancer is clear, and researchers have also been interested in investigating whether there is a similar link between diet and cancer risk. The role of smoking in...
Former cigarette smokers who vape more likely to get lung cancer: study“Former cigarette smokers who vape are more likely to get lung cancer, warns new research. People who have stubbed out the habit but who use e-cigarettes or vaping devices are more likely to...
Alectinib Approved as an Adjuvant Treatment for Lung Cancer“Some people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that can be removed surgically should be treated afterward with the targeted therapy alectinib (Alecensa), results from a large clinical trial suggest....
Cancer Cases To Jump 77% by 2050, Report Says “Cancer is a growing public health problem. It is the second-leading cause of death worldwide and is the leading or second-leading cause of death before age 70 in 112 countries. As the population ages and increases, the...
Survey: Most Americans Have Never Had Their Homes Tested for Radon, a Leading Cause of Lung Cancer “Three in four Americans have never had their homes tested for radon, and over half say they’re not concerned about their radon exposure, according to a new...
FDA approves alectinib as adjuvant treatment for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer “On April 18, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved alectinib (Alecensa, Genentech, Inc.) for adjuvant treatment following tumor resection in patients with anaplastic...
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