Mays Cancer Center continues collaboration with American Cancer Society to expand lung cancer screenings
“Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is proud to announce the American Cancer Society’s continued support for its lung cancer screening program. The gift is a $30,000 contribution to UT Health San Antonio’s Primary Care Center locations to appoint a lung cancer screening navigator and to help raise awareness about the program throughout San Antonio and South Texas. The program was funded by Crucial Catch, a partnership between the National Football League (NFL) and the American Cancer Society, promoting prevention and early detection of cancer.”
Advanced lung cancer inflammation index: a key predictor of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis severity
“The Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index (ALI) reflects levels of systemic inflammation and nutrient metabolism in patients. However, The connection between ALI and hepatic steatosis and fibrosis remains unclear. This study aims to explore the potential association between ALI, the Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP), and Liver Stiffness Measurement (LSM), offering new perspectives for the prevention of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis.”
POU2F2+ B cells enhance antitumor immunity and predict better survival in non small cell lung cancer
“This study elucidates the significant role of POU2F2+ B cells in influencing survival and immune cell infiltration in NSCLC. Our findings highlight POU2F2 as a novel target for NSCLC immunotherapy. Targeting POU2F2 may modulate the tumor immune microenvironment, enhance the infiltration and activity of critical immune cells, and ultimately improve patient survival.”
‘Anyone can get it’: 2 Pittsburghers launch chapter of lung cancer support group
“Jacqueline Nixon of Bridgeville and Joi Kiley of McCandless aim to offer education and an ear.”
Tragedy Inspires Teen to Champion for a Tobacco-Free Future
“Amyrah M. is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-area high school student who lost her mother to lung cancer when she was just 14 years old. “My mom would smoke quite often,” said Amyrah, who first learned of the dangers of smoking at school. “I would go home and tell her that smoking is bad for you. She knew it was, but it was hard for her to quit.””
BMS shares overall survival results for Opdivo in phase 3 lung cancer trial
“The final analysis of the trial demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the key secondary endpoint of OS for Opdivo-treated patients compared to those receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone.”
FDA Grants Priority Review to Zongertinib for Treatment of HER2-Mutated, Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
“Key Takeaways: Zongertinib, a TKI, received FDA priority review for HER2-mutated NSCLC, showing significant treatment potential. Beamion LUNG-1 trial results showed a 71% ORR, 69% PFS, and 73% DoR, with a favorable safety profile.”
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