Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Research

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

Non-smoking Asian American and Pacific Islander women face higher lung cancer risks, prompting research into genetic and environmental causes and new treatments.

Researchers who conducted a large study published in the journal Chest report that reproductive factors, such as early age at menopause and first childbirth, are associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Actress and comedian Kate Micucci, revealed last month that she had been diagnosed and treated for lung cancer despite having “never” smoked cigarettes. Micucci’s diagnosis came as a surprise to her followers, especially considering she is a non-smoker. However, lung cancer among non-smokers happens more often than most people realize.

Rising lung cancer in young, non-smoking women puzzles doctors; research on potential pregnancy link and new causes is crucial for prevention and early detection.

Early onset of menstruation and menopause may increase women’s lung cancer risk, suggesting a possible hormonal influence; further research is needed.

Study reveals multiple pregnancies and extended breastfeeding reduce women’s lung cancer risk, suggesting reproductive factors influence cancer screening and prevention.

Scientists discover new link between air pollution and lung cancer, finding tiny particles trigger genetic changes, leading to new prevention and treatment opportunities.

Scientists discover how air pollution triggers lung cancer in non-smokers, identifying a pathway where tiny PM2.5 particles “wake up” dormant cancer cells, leading to new prevention and treatment opportunities.

Researchers explain why there is an increase in never-smokers getting lung cancer – looking at risk factors contributing to the rise and the early symptoms.

Genetics influence SCLC risk: The genetic factors that influence small cell lung cancer risk have not received a great deal of attention from scientists.

Lung cancer in never smokers is becoming more prominent – especially in women. 12% of U.S. lung cancer patients are never-smokers and it is increasing.