Lung cancer news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on lung cancer:

New Research and Studies

• A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy was more effective in treating advanced lung cancer than chemotherapy alone. (Source: National Cancer Institute)
• Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a new biomarker that can help identify patients with early-stage lung cancer who are at high risk of developing metastatic disease. (Source: Science Daily)
• A study published in the journal Cancer Research found that a new targeted therapy, called osimertinib, was effective in treating patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). (Source: American Association for Cancer Research)

Clinical Trials and Treatments

• The FDA has approved a new treatment for advanced NSCLC, called pembrolizumab, which is a type of immunotherapy that targets the PD-1 protein. (Source: FDA)
• Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are conducting a clinical trial to test a new combination therapy for advanced NSCLC, which combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy. (Source: UCSF)
• A study published in the journal Lancet Oncology found that a new targeted therapy, called alectinib, was effective in treating patients with ALK-positive NSCLC. (Source: Lancet Oncology)

Screening and Diagnosis

• The American Lung Association has launched a new lung cancer screening program, called LUNG FORCE, which provides free or low-cost lung cancer screenings to eligible individuals. (Source: American Lung Association)
• Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new blood test that can detect lung cancer biomarkers in the blood, which could potentially be used for early detection and diagnosis. (Source: Science Daily)
• A study published in the journal Radiology found that a new imaging technique, called positron emission tomography (PET), was effective in detecting lung cancer in patients with a history of smoking. (Source: Radiological Society of North America)

Prevention and Risk Factors

• The American Cancer Society has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the risks of lung cancer and the importance of quitting smoking. (Source: American Cancer Society)
• Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that exposure to secondhand smoke can increase the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. (Source: UCLA)
• A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention found that a diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of lung cancer in smokers. (Source: National Cancer Institute)

Policy and Funding

• The US Congress has passed a bill to increase funding for lung cancer research and awareness programs. (Source: National Institutes of Health)
• The FDA has announced plans to increase funding for lung cancer research and development of new treatments. (Source: FDA)
• A study published in the journal Health Affairs found that increasing funding for lung cancer research could lead to significant reductions in lung cancer mortality rates. (Source: Health Affairs)

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