Breast cancer drug may treat small-cell lung cancer, too

A breast cancer drug called Supinoxin shows potential for treating small-cell lung cancer in new tests, researchers report.

Steve Koppes-Purdue • futurity
May 6, 2025 ~7 min

Chip uses blood to diagnose lung cancer 10X faster

A new microchip captures exosomes—tiny packages released by cells—from blood plasma to identify signs of lung cancer.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~6 min


Diabetes drug may make lung cancer treatment more effective

"...finding ways to circumvent drug and chemotherapy resistance is vital to improving patient outcomes."

Rochita Ghosh-U. Missouri • futurity
July 19, 2024 ~4 min

Honey bees can sniff out lung cancer

When researchers put honey bees in tiny 3D-printed harnesses, they learned the insects can smell lung cancer in human breath.

Emilie Lorditch-Michigan State • futurity
June 13, 2024 ~6 min

Chip can tell if lung cancer treatment is working in just weeks

A new device that uses a blood sample can tell if a lung cancer treatment is effective at the four-week mark.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 31, 2024 ~7 min

Wildfire exposure after lung cancer surgery lowers survival

People exposed to a wildfire within a year after having lung cancer surgery have significantly lower chances of survival, researchers report.

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
Aug. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Drug therapy improves lung cancer survival rates

A targeted therapy for non-small cell lung cancer improved rates of survival and reduced risk of recurrence after surgery.

Yale • futurity
June 20, 2023 ~4 min

Can a messed up biological clock lead to lung cancer?

A new study with mice reveals a link between out-of-whack circadian rhythms and lung tumor growth.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Oct. 24, 2022 ~3 min


Can black cardamom prevent lung cancer?

Black cardamom is a source of compounds that may be effective at treating or even preventing lung cancer, a new study shows.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Aug. 11, 2022 ~7 min

Blood test may improve lung cancer screening

A new blood test could complement standard methods for lung cancer screening without the need for biopsy, researchers report.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
July 21, 2022 ~4 min

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