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Cancer: Lung News



Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 09:00
American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 12:00
1 in 5 Americans still smoke, CDC says, and numbers haven't moved in last 5 years.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Cancer: Lung, Behavior


Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 09:00
Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Radiation, Medical Technology: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 09:00
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Behavior, Addiction


Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 09:00
Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients.
News Topics : Doctors, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 12:00
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds.
News Topics : Race, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Lack Of, Hospitals, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Age


Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 12:00
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Is Smoking Tougher on Women?
Sun Oct 25, 2009, 09:00
Research suggests they're more susceptible to dangers of tobacco.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Men's Problems: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
Wed Sep 30, 2009, 14:00
Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers.
News Topics : Viruses, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Infections: Misc, Cancer: Skin, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lymphoma, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Cervical


Immune Cells Offer Hope for Injured Lungs
Mon Sep 21, 2009, 17:00
Discovery in mice shows promise for treating potentially fatal wounds, researchers say.
News Topics : Travel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury, Respiratory Problems: Flu Or Pneumonia, Research & Development, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Burns


Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely
Sun Sep 20, 2009, 19:00
Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Menopause / Postmenopause, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Female, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Aging: Misc


New Drug May Offer Hope to Some With Lung Cancer
Sun Sep 20, 2009, 19:00
Pemetrexed improves survival with advanced non-small-cell tumors, study finds.
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc, Drug Approvals, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Scientists May Know How Lung Cancer Spreads
Thu Sep 17, 2009, 17:00
Preventing metastasis 'could have a huge impact on survival,' researcher says.
News Topics : Research & Development, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
Tue Sep 15, 2009, 09:00
Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Race, Men's Problems: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast


Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog
Mon Aug 31, 2009, 16:00
Levels of toxins in air don't have to be high to be hazardous, studies find.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Pollution, Air, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Get Ready for Gruesome Cigarette Warnings
Thu Aug 27, 2009, 09:00
Graphic images of diseased body parts could become the norm on packaging.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Government, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Tobacco Use Kills 6 Million People Annually: Report
Tue Aug 25, 2009, 17:00
And costs the global economy $500 billion each year.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Smokers' Cars Loaded With Nicotine
Tue Aug 25, 2009, 06:00
Levels twice those found in restaurants and bars that permit smoking, study suggests.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Parenting, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Gene Mutation Improves Response to Lung Cancer Drug
Wed Aug 19, 2009, 17:00
Finding supports worthiness of genetic screening.
News Topics : Genetics, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 16:00
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers.
News Topics : Stomach Trouble, Men's Problems: Misc, Liver Disease: Misc, Liver, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Alcohol: Misc

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