June 25, 2024
Durvalumab Extends Lives of People with Early-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
Imfinzi shows promise in extending survival for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
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June 25, 2024
Imfinzi shows promise in extending survival for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
June 25, 2024
Japan approves Tagrisso with chemotherapy as a new first-line treatment for EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer.
AstraZeneca
June 13, 2024
Lung cancer in never-smokers may respond poorly to immunotherapy due to genetic mutations, suggesting a need for tailored treatments.
Medical News Today
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
June 5, 2024
Immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery show promise for stage 3 NSCLC patients, with 77% achieving two-year progression-free survival.
Medical Xpress
June 5, 2024
Dato-DXd shows promise in treating advanced “HER2-low” lung cancer, slowing progression and potentially extending survival.
Managed Healthcare Executive
June 5, 2024
Stepped palliative care for advanced lung cancer improves quality of life by integrating symptom management and emotional support earlier.
ASCO Post
June 4, 2024
Osimertinib significantly extends progression-free survival in stage III EGFR-mutant lung cancer patients. The drug shows promise as a new standard treatment after chemo and radiation, with manageable side effects.
ASCO Daily News
June 2, 2024
New treatments for lung cancer, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy, are extending lives and offering hope for patients.
MSN News
June 2, 2024
Study shows telehealth is as effective as in-person visits for palliative care, maintaining quality of life and survival rates while improving access to care for seriously ill patients.
ASCO Daily News
June 2, 2024
Tagrisso significantly improves survival in patients with unresectable stage III EGFR-mutated lung cancer, offering new hope for a longer life.
AstraZeneca
May 31, 2024
Lorbrena, a new drug targeting a key protein in cancer cells, shows promise in extending survival for non-small cell lung cancer patients.
NBC News
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