June 12, 2024
Lung Cancer Screening May Improve Early Detection, Survival in U.S. Veterans
Lung cancer screening significantly increases early detection and survival rates for at-risk US veterans, a new study finds.
The ASCO Post
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June 12, 2024
Lung cancer screening significantly increases early detection and survival rates for at-risk US veterans, a new study finds.
The ASCO Post
May 29, 2024
“Ground-glass opacity” on lung CT scans, a hazy sign of potential cancer, is linked to higher survival rates, emphasizing the importance of early detection.
Aunt Minnie
March 8, 2024
Women’s lung cancer is often diagnosed late and treated less aggressively than men’s lung cancer, despite being the leading cause of cancer death among women.
Pharmacy Practice News
January 23, 2024
Study finds lung cancer patients show distinct lung microbiome profiles versus benign diseases. Analyzing microbial features in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid could serve as minimally invasive biomarker for lung cancer detection, reducing need for biopsies.
News-Medical.Net
January 18, 2024
Ohio State launched a mobile lung cancer screening unit to increase early detection statewide by bringing expert staff & the latest diagnostic tech to underserved areas. The goal is to boost screening rates.
OSUCCC
December 6, 2023
Changing the current lung cancer guidelines to a 2-year smoking duration cutoff vs a 20 pack-year cutoff would significantly improve the rate of cancer detection and reduce racial disparities with screenings.
Oncology Nursing News
November 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) assessments of chest X-rays identified 28% of never-smokers as being at high-risk for lung cancer, according to research to be presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.
Diagnostic Imaging
October 13, 2023
UCLA researchers received a $6 million grant to refine a liquid biopsy blood test for early, accurate lung cancer detection and treatment guidance.
News Medical Life Sciences
October 4, 2023
Researchers developed a test detecting proteins in blood that indicate lung cancer spread, promising for early metastasis detection and treatment guidance.
News Medical Life Sciences
September 12, 2023
Experts recommend enhanced lung cancer screening, accessible treatments, and increased research funding to prevent deaths and support affected individuals.
Mirage News
August 18, 2023
New US guidelines lower lung cancer screening age to 50 and reduce smoking history requirement to 20 pack-years, expanding preventative scans to save more lives.
STAT
June 15, 2023
A recent study sheds light on the challenges faced by black veterans when it comes to receiving timely referrals for lung cancer. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, examined the referral patterns for lung cancer among black and white veterans.
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