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Lung Cancer Screening on Wheels
DURING SCREENING SEASON, which runs from March to December, LUCAS sets off on Mondays from the cancer institute in Morgantown ...
New screening program offers hope for those most at risk of lung cancer
A new screening program has become available from July 1 that hopes to detect cases much earlier for those at the highest ...
Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn
Medical experts report rising lung cancer diagnoses in non-smokers as smoking rates decline, raising questions about ...
Medscape17h
Australia Launches Lung Cancer Screening Program for Smokers
Australia has launched its first lung cancer screening program, which targets current and recent smokers with biennial ...
Never-Smokers' Lung Cancer May Worsen in Areas With Air Pollution
An international study found that air pollution leads to more cancer-related genetic changes than secondhand smoke.
Merck nears about $10 billion deal for London-based lung therapy firm Verona, FT reports
U.S. drugmaker Merck is nearing a deal worth about $10 billion to buy Verona Pharma, a company focused on therapies for lung ...
Clash Of Drugs Impedes Lung Cancer Treatment, Lowers Survival
Corticosteroids are commonly prescribed to alleviate cancer-related symptoms in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, ...
Medical Dialogues14h
Early ILD Progression in Systemic Sclerosis Linked to Higher Mortality, Not Continued Lung Decline: Study Suggests
The primary measure of ILD progression was a decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) of 5% or more between annual visits.