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

Living near wildfires ups cancer risk

People who live close to wildfires have a higher risk of brain tumors and lung cancer than people who live further away.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
May 11, 2022 ~4 min

Circulating tumor cells shed light on lung cancer’s return

Non-small cell lung cancer is the leading cause of American cancer deaths. New research with mice may help predict its spread and recurrence.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
April 14, 2022 ~4 min


Out-of-pocket costs ensue after free cancer screenings

Out-of-pocket costs may deter people from acting on abnormal results from free cancer screenings, two studies indicate.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 5, 2021 ~5 min

Out-of-pocket costs ensue after free cancer screenings

Out-of-pocket costs may deter people from acting on abnormal results from free cancer screenings, two studies indicate.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 5, 2021 ~5 min

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