June 29, 2023
Air Pollution Is Deadlier Than You Think
Scientists discover new link between air pollution and lung cancer, finding tiny particles trigger genetic changes, leading to new prevention and treatment opportunities.
WIRED
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Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Research
Explore our curated selection of the latest breakthroughs in lung cancer research.
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September 14, 2022
Pathway from Air Pollution to Lung Cancer in Non-smokers Identified
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.
Physician's Weekly
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May 1, 2021
Why Are ‘Never-Smokers’ Getting Lung Cancer?
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.
Everyday Health
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February 10, 2021
Genetics influence SCLC risk
Genetics influence SCLC risk: The genetic factors that influence small cell lung cancer risk have not received a great deal of attention from scientists.
National Cancer Institute
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January 26, 2021
‘But I never smoked’: Never smokers and lung cancer
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.
STAT
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