Lung Cancer
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Some smokers don’t get lung cancer; genetics might explain it
These people have genes that help limit mutations to DNA that would turn cells malignant and make them grow into tumors.
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Improved cancer survival in states with ACA Medicaid expansion
The 2-year overall survival increased from 80.6% before the ACA to 82.2% post ACA in expansion states and from 78.7% to 80% in nonexpansion states...
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Women with lung cancer live longer than men
“In this first Australian prospective study of lung cancer survival comparing men and women, we found that men had a 43% greater risk of dying...
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Clinical chest images power up survival prediction in lung cancer
“The results of this study demonstrate promising results supportive of the notion that combining clinical and imaging data points can help build a...
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Fifth COVID shot recommended for patients with cancer
Conference Coverage
Preop nivolumab plus chemo ‘a quantum leap’ in NSCLC therapy
The combination resulted in significantly longer event-free survival.
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‘Major advance’: Sotorasib benefit persists in KRAS+ NSCLC
The finding comes from an analysis of long-term follow-up data from the CodeBreaK100 trial.
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International group identifies actions to improve lung cancer survival
Experts recommend confirming lung cancer diagnosis within 30 days of referral.
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Biomarker testing gains momentum in NSCLC
The NCCN recommends biomarker testing for patients with newly diagnosed stage 4 NSCLC.
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Better survival in older cancer patients who take metformin
“It is important to explore optimal dosages that significantly improve cancer outcomes to boost anticancer effect.”