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Destigmatise lung cancer

In India, over half of lung cancer patients are non-smokers. Air pollution in Indian cities has reached levels where even non-smokers exhibit blackened lungs, similar to those of long-term smokers. This harsh reality demands a shift in our perspective, writes Sigal Atzmon.

01 August 2024, 08:08 IST

The need to destigmatise lung cancer

The need to destigmatise lung cancer

Destigmatise lung cancer

01 August 2024, 08:08 IST

Chilli not cancer: China man with cough for 2 years makes relieving discovery

A pre-surgery examination verified a mass-related growth in Xu's right lung leading to fears of pneumonia, a malignant tumour or lung cancer.

24 July 2024, 06:08 IST

Chilli not cancer: China man with cough for 2 years makes relieving discovery

Chilli not cancer: China man with cough for 2 years makes relieving discovery

Chilli not cancer: China man with cough for 2 years makes relieving discovery

24 July 2024, 06:08 IST

Scientists highlight unique lung cancer traits in Southeast Asia, call for region-centric research

The researchers also found that the genetic makeup of lung cancer in India is 'shaped by the intricate diversity of its people.'

09 July 2024, 17:04 IST

Scientists highlight unique lung cancer traits in Southeast Asia, call for region-centric research

Scientists highlight unique lung cancer traits in Southeast Asia, call for region-centric research

Scientists highlight unique lung cancer traits in Southeast Asia, call for region-centric research

09 July 2024, 17:04 IST

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi fails in late-stage trial to treat certain type of lung cancer

The latest results were a contrast to the ones published in April, when the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said Imfinzi, in a separate trial, helped improve survival in patients in the early stages of small-cell, or aggressive type, of lung cancer, meeting two key trial goals.

25 June 2024, 07:31 IST

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi fails in late-stage trial to treat certain type of lung cancer

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi fails in late-stage trial to treat certain type of lung cancer

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi fails in late-stage trial to treat certain type of lung cancer

25 June 2024, 07:31 IST

AI-powered lung cancer screening tools soon across district hospitals, PHCs in Goa: Minister

Goa has emerged as a leader in cancer care with a comprehensive approach aimed at early detection, accessible treatment and advanced methodologies, Rane said.

12 May 2024, 06:45 IST

AI-powered lung cancer screening tools soon across district hospitals, PHCs in Goa: Minister

AI-powered lung cancer screening tools soon across district hospitals, PHCs in Goa: Minister

AI-powered lung cancer screening tools soon across district hospitals, PHCs in Goa: Minister

12 May 2024, 06:45 IST

Apollo Hospitals to use Google's AI screening tech for early detection of TB, cancer

Apollo Radiology International will use Google AI-powered models to offer three million free screenings for TB, lung cancer, and breast cancer — to needy people get timely access to life-saving medical care in India.

20 March 2024, 13:35 IST

Apollo Hospitals to use Google's AI screening tech for early detection of TB, cancer

Apollo Hospitals to use Google's AI screening tech for early detection of TB, cancer

Apollo Hospitals to use Google's AI screening tech for early detection of TB, cancer

20 March 2024, 13:35 IST

US FDA places clinical hold on Iovance's lung cancer treatment trial

The company said that it will pause enrollment in trial studying LN-145 TIL during the hold, while patients who were previously treated with the therapy for non-small cell lung cancer will continue to be monitored

27 December 2023, 13:00 IST

US FDA places clinical hold on Iovance's lung cancer treatment trial

US FDA places clinical hold on Iovance's lung cancer treatment trial

US FDA places clinical hold on Iovance's lung cancer treatment trial

27 December 2023, 13:00 IST

Lung cancer drug trial data 'encouraging': AstraZeneca

'We are very encouraged because we're seeing the totality of the data', he said.

28 July 2023, 11:15 IST

AstraZeneca CEO says lung cancer drug trial data 'very encouraging'

AstraZeneca CEO says lung cancer drug trial data 'very encouraging'

Lung cancer drug trial data 'encouraging': AstraZeneca

28 July 2023, 11:15 IST

Tobacco ban won't curb lung cancer: Nobel laureate

Varmus said he is 'optimistic' about developments and new therapies in the field of cancer research

11 January 2023, 11:27 IST

New therapies, not tobacco ban, key to combating lung cancer: Nobel laureate Harold Varmus

New therapies, not tobacco ban, key to combating lung cancer: Nobel laureate Harold Varmus

Tobacco ban won't curb lung cancer: Nobel laureate

11 January 2023, 11:27 IST

Air pollution may trigger lung cancer in non-smokers

It could also pave the way for a new field of cancer prevention, according to Charles Swanton of the UK's Francis Crick Institute

10 September 2022, 15:01 IST

Scientists discover how air pollution triggers lung cancer

Scientists discover how air pollution triggers lung cancer

Air pollution may trigger lung cancer in non-smokers

10 September 2022, 15:01 IST