14 stories tagged #lung cancer

  1. 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.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. 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 wk. 2 min read
  3. 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 wk. 1 min read
  4. 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.

    2w ago 2 min read
  5. 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. 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.

    last mo. 2 min read