Lung Cancer
News
Depression tied to inflammation and survival in lung cancer
A new study’s findings underscore the importance of assessing and treating depression in patients with cancer, particularly given the high rate of...
Perspectives
Logistical hassles hinder lifesaving lung cancer screenings
Scheduling lung cancer scans can be very difficult because of unwieldy internal processes.
News
Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
News
Advanced imaging technology could help predict lung cancer progression after surgery
“AI can predict clinical outcomes when combined with [imaging mass cytometry] with extremely high accuracy from a single 1-mm2 tumor core.”
Commentary
Postop RT: Meaningful survival improvement in N2 lung cancer
“When you have patients with N2 disease, after the completion of systemic therapies, think about the use of PORT and get the advice of a radiation...
News
Could your patients benefit? New trials in lung cancer
Patients with untreated advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can join one of these randomized, open-label, phase 3 studies.
News
New cancer screen, same issues: Physicians confront Galleri test
“Cancer screening is a very complicated issue. Being honest, the tests are good but are not ready yet [for wider use].”
News
Less invasive NSCLC surgery does not compromise survival
New results contrast with those from a previous study from 1995.
Conference Coverage
Gene test may offer insights into treatment response in advanced NSCLC
Researchers linked positive assay results to longer progression-free survival.
News
People with cancer should be wary of taking dietary supplements
Many patients still think over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, or herbal remedies will help.
