Lung Cancer
Latest about Lung Cancer

Lung cancer pill drastically cuts risk of death after surgery
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Taking the drug Tagrisso daily after surgery reduced non-small cell lung cancer patients' death risk by more than 50%.

There May Be a Link Between Coffee and Lung Cancer, Study Suggests
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Drinking coffee has been linked to a slew of health benefits, but a new study suggests coffee intake may be linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.

A New Lung Cancer Drug Is Shaking Up Treatment: How Does It Work?
By Rachael Rettner published
A drug that acts on the immune system appears to help extend the lives of patients with advanced lung cancer when given alongside standard chemotherapy.

Lung Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, Types & Treatment
By Alina Bradford published
Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer, causing more than 150,000 deaths annually in the United States. Smoking is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer.

Breath Test Promises to Sniff Out Lung Cancer
By Bahar Gholipour published
A test of patients' breath could reveal whether they have lung cancer and how advanced it is, or whether they suffer from chronic, noncancerous lung conditions, a new study shows.

Lung Cancer Rates in US Declining, CDC Finds
By Bahar Gholipour published
The percentage of Americans developing lung cancer every year is dropping, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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