Researchers find greater microplastic burden in lung cancer patients
People with lung cancer are more likely to have microplastics in their lungs and to have larger quantities…
China faces rising lung cancer deaths driven by aging population
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death both globally and in China, accounting for roughly 40%…
Only 15% of eligible American adults discuss lung cancer screening with their doctors
Lung cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer in its early stages, but only 15% of eligible…
A single blood test could offer a glimpse of disease risk years in advance
A single blood draw may reveal which cell types are aging fastest, offering a new window into disease…
Special journal issue highlights precision prevention in cancer epidemiology
Cancer epidemiology is not merely about counting cases; it is a dynamic field that informs screening policies, resource…
New $60 Blood Test Detects Lung Cancer Without Costly DNA Sequencing
Illustration of the new blood test, which uses a DNA chip to detect the tumor’s biological fingerprint. Credit:…
Smokers lack awareness of smoking-related cardiovascular risks
An international study has found that despite two decades of global tobacco control efforts, the message still is…
In world first, Israeli scientists find active ingredient in Viagra may stop cancer spread
In a surprising discovery, Israeli researchers say they have uncovered the biological mechanism in which Viagra, a drug…
Cancer Vaccine Platform Uses COVID-19 Immune Memory
Researchers developed a system that redirects pre-existing antiviral signals to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer…
Study links inherited genetics to cancer susceptibility and progression
Scientists have found the first direct evidence of the powerful role our genetic makeup plays in influencing our…
Study reveals sex-based protein differences across lung cancer types
Biological sex factors into cancer in ways you might not expect. In lung cancer, a form called squamous…
New approach enhances radiotherapy by disabling cancer’s DNA repair machinery
Cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy work by doing one main thing: shredding the DNA of cancer cells…