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A potential connection between lung cancer and pre- and probiotics

November 13, 2019

A new study from JAMA Oncology examines a potential connection between dietary intake of fiber and probiotics through yogurt and the risk of lung cancer. (more…)

FDA approves new drug for metastatic lung cancer

October 16, 2015

On Oct. 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opdivo (nivolumab) to treat patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer whose disease progressed during or after…

Mice study finds genetic link between lung cancer and emphysema

June 11, 2011

In a study of mice, scientists found that a gene associated with emphysema can also cause the development of lung cancer not related to smoking. Read more.

New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effects

February 2, 2023

New treatment modalities for lung cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have contributed to improved patient survival rates. However, these treatments come with unique adverse effects. The nurse’s…

This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!

November 8, 2019

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is an interesting time for me. Up until only a few months ago, I was working in a healthcare market research agency doing analytics…