Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Research

Obesity paradox in lung cancer: Study finds obesity associated with improved survival in NSCLC patients, particularly those with preserved skeletal muscle quality and quantity.

New study reveals higher lung cancer incidence in women under 65 than in men, with rates increasing among younger women despite declining smoking trends.

Expanding lung cancer screening to those aged 50-80 with 20 pack-year smoking history could increase eligibility by 87%, reducing disparities and saving lives.

Lung cancer mortality trends show significant disparities by sex, age, and ethnicity, with declining rates overall but persistent gaps in healthcare access and outcomes.

New study reveals genetic factors protect some lifelong smokers from lung cancer, identifying robust mechanisms that limit mutation accumulation and improve early detection strategies

The Veterans Health Administration promotes lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans for eligible veterans aged 50-80 with a 20+ pack-year smoking history.

The Lung Cancer Genetics Study aims to understand genetic factors in lung cancer, improving detection, risk reduction, and care through a collaborative research effort.

Wildfire smoke exposure increases lung cancer risk and worsens patient outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations and those recovering from lung cancer surgery.

RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE combination shows significant overall survival benefit in EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients, exceeding one year median survival improvement over standard osimertinib treatment.

Scientists develop a groundbreaking urine test that detects “zombie” cell proteins, enabling early detection of lung cancer and potentially improving patient outcomes and prognosis.

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery significantly improves survival in stage IIIA NSCLC, reducing death risk by 30% and increasing 5-year survival to 41% from 26%.

Osimertinib after surgery significantly improves survival in early-stage EGFR-mutated NSCLC, reducing cancer recurrence and offering a new standard of care.