18 stories tagged #Lung cancer

  1. Vision Problem Leads to Stage 4 Lung Cancer Diagnosis; Experimental Drug Extends Survival
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    Vision Problem Leads to Stage 4 Lung Cancer Diagnosis; Experimental Drug Extends Survival

    A former Ironman triathlete's vision trouble led to a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. An experimental drug has kept him alive years beyond initial projections.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  2. Viral Infections Accelerate Lung Cancer Growth, Study Reveals
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    Viral Infections Accelerate Lung Cancer Growth, Study Reveals

    New research indicates severe respiratory viral infections may prime the lungs, accelerating lung cancer development and progression. Vaccination shows protective benefits.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Dick Vitale Faces Fifth Cancer Diagnosis: Melanoma Found in Lung and Liver
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    Dick Vitale Faces Fifth Cancer Diagnosis: Melanoma Found in Lung and Liver

    College basketball icon Dick Vitale announces his fifth cancer diagnosis, confirming melanoma in his lung and liver. He begins immunotherapy with his characteristic optimism.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. Canada Faces Over 250,000 New Cancer Cases in 2026
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    Canada Faces Over 250,000 New Cancer Cases in 2026

    A study projects over 250,000 new cancer cases in Canada by 2026, with four types accounting for nearly half. Survivors face increased risks.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  5. AI Breakthrough: Lung Cancer Detection Accuracy Soars to 96%
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    AI Breakthrough: Lung Cancer Detection Accuracy Soars to 96%

    A new AI model, C-Swin, significantly enhances lung cancer detection accuracy from CT scans, promising earlier diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Sleep Apnea Common in Never-Smoking Lung Cancer Patients
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    Sleep Apnea Common in Never-Smoking Lung Cancer Patients

    Study finds obstructive sleep apnea affects nearly half of never-smokers with newly diagnosed lung cancer.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. CT Imaging Reveals Key Risk Factors for Fast-Growing Lung Cancer
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    CT Imaging Reveals Key Risk Factors for Fast-Growing Lung Cancer

    New study identifies solid nodules, smoking, TP53 mutations, and family cancer history as critical predictors of aggressive lung cancer progression.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Severe COVID-19 Raises Lung Cancer Risk
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    Severe COVID-19 Raises Lung Cancer Risk

    New research links severe respiratory infections like COVID-19 to an increased likelihood of lung cancer. Explore how viral pneumonia may alter lung tissue, promoting tumor growth.

    4mo ago 1 min read