Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Research

New therapies for EGFR-mutant lung cancer boost survival rates. Researchers combat drug resistance and aim for tailored treatments to enhance patient care and quality of life.

Scientists begin first-ever lung cancer vaccine trials in seven countries. The vaccine aims to prevent cancer in high-risk individuals by boosting immune response. Researchers hope it saves lives.

FDA fast-tracks durvalumab, an immunotherapy drug, for small cell lung cancer. Study shows it may extend patient survival. Decision expected by September 2023. Offers hope for patients.

FDA approves osimertinib for advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC. This targeted therapy extends progression-free survival in patients who’ve undergone chemoradiation, offering new hope for difficult-to-treat lung cancer.

At WCLC, experts highlighted various side effects of lung cancer treatments, emphasizing thyroid, skin, eye, and lung complications. They stressed the importance of early detection and proactive management for better patient outcomes.

Merck halted a lung cancer trial combining vibostolimab with Keytruda due to ineffectiveness and side effects. This setback highlights challenges in developing TIGIT inhibitors for cancer treatment.

CDI scientists publish groundbreaking papers on lung cancer breath test and immune system’s role in fighting diseases. These discoveries could revolutionize cancer detection and treatment, potentially improving patient outcomes.

FDA grants Fast Track status to ABD-147, a new lung cancer treatment. This antibody-drug conjugate, developed by AltruBio, could offer hope for ES-SCLC patients with limited options.

A University of Illinois Chicago study finds a correlation between living in violent neighborhoods and an increased risk of cancer.

China approves Tagrisso combined with chemotherapy as a new first-line treatment option for patients with EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer.

Imfinzi shows promise in extending survival for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

Japan approves Tagrisso with chemotherapy as a new first-line treatment for EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer.