New lung cancer screening initiative looks to increase access to care
“Key Takeaways – The initiative targets low-income, uninsured, and minority populations to reduce lung cancer disparities through bilingual support and no-cost screenings. Over 700 eligible patients were identified, with 83% completing low-dose CT scans, showing no significant differences across demographics.”
Merck, Moderna Launch Phase III Trial of V940 in Combination with Keytruda for Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
“Merck and Moderna announced the beginning of the Phase III INTerpath-009 trial for V940 (mRNA-4157) in combination with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as an adjuvant treatment for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who did not achieve a pathological complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant Keytruda plus chemotherapy. According to Moderna, global recruitment has begun, with the first patients being recruited in Canada.”
Scripps Cancer Center to Host Lung Cancer Screening Education Event on Nov. 8
“SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — November is lung cancer awareness month and Scripps Cancer Center invites San Diego County residents to learn about lung cancer screening at a free educational event on Friday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Scripps Medical Center Jefferson in Oceanside, Calif.”
UC Davis Health Hosts Lung Cancer Screening Nov. 9
“Lung Cancer Screening Day – UC Davis Health is making it easier to get screened. The UC Davis Department of Radiology is taking part in national Lung Cancer Screening Day. It is setting aside all day on Saturday, Nov. 9, to offer low-dose CT scans. Additional screening appointments are available Nov. 3 – 8.”
Lessening My Apprehension Using Meditation During Lung Cancer
“Key Takeaways – Mindfulness and meditation helped manage anxiety, replacing negative emotions with peace through techniques like deep breathing and visualization. Empathetic environments, journaling, and staying active contributed to emotional well-being and a positive outlook.
Moffitt unveils new mobile lung cancer screening unit
“TAMPA – Moffitt Cancer Center unveiled its new mobile lung cancer screening unit Friday, with a goal to save thousands of lives in Florida. The unit is equipped with a state-of-the-art, low-radiation CT scanner. Eligible patients must be at least 50-years-old, a current or former smoker with a long history of smoking, and currently have no obvious signs of lung cancer.”
Performance in physical tests can help manage treatment for metastatic lung cancer
“A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians arrive at a prognosis and approach to treatment.”
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Monitoring Treatment With Different Types of Biopsies in Lung Cancer
“Key Takeaways – Liquid biopsy offers a less invasive method to detect resistance mechanisms by analyzing tumor DNA fragments in blood. Tissue biopsy, though more invasive, provides comprehensive insights into tumor biology, including protein expression and other markers.”