18 stories tagged #Lung cancer

  1. WHO: Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050 Without Urgent Action
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    WHO: Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050 Without Urgent Action

    A new WHO report warns cancer cases may nearly double by 2050, highlighting stark global inequalities in survival rates and access to care.

    7h ago 1 min read
  2. Review: Vaping Likely Carcinogenic, Linked to DNA Damage and Lung Cancer
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    Review: Vaping Likely Carcinogenic, Linked to DNA Damage and Lung Cancer

    A qualitative risk assessment concludes e-cigarettes likely cause cancer, with animal studies showing lung tumors and human biomarkers of DNA damage and inflammation, prompting calls for precaution.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Understanding COPD: Key Insights for Women
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    Understanding COPD: Key Insights for Women

    Explore critical insights about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) specifically impacting women, including symptoms, risk factors, and effective treatments.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Accelerated Biological Aging Linked to Rising Early-Onset Cancer Risk
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    Accelerated Biological Aging Linked to Rising Early-Onset Cancer Risk

    Recent studies link accelerated biological aging with increased risk of early-onset cancers, highlighting generational shifts in cancer susceptibility.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Higher BMI Tied to Narrower Sex Survival Gap in Lung Cancer
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    Higher BMI Tied to Narrower Sex Survival Gap in Lung Cancer

    A large European study suggests higher BMI may reduce sex-based survival differences in lung cancer, especially in squamous cell carcinoma.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Non-Smoker's Stage 1 Lung Cancer Found Early Thanks to Full-Body MRI
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    Non-Smoker's Stage 1 Lung Cancer Found Early Thanks to Full-Body MRI

    A 43-year-old asymptomatic runner was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer after a routine MRI, highlighting the need for early screening.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Major UK Study Reveals Stark Accuracy Differences in Lung Cancer AI Tools
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    Major UK Study Reveals Stark Accuracy Differences in Lung Cancer AI Tools

    A UK study comparing seven commercial AI systems for lung cancer detection on chest X-rays found huge performance gaps, raising concerns about clinical adoption.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Even Without Symptoms, This Runner Discovered Stage 1 Lung Cancer
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    Even Without Symptoms, This Runner Discovered Stage 1 Lung Cancer

    A nonsmoking, active mother of four shares how a routine scan, prompted by her husband, caught early-stage lung cancer before symptoms appeared.

    last mo. 2 min read