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  • Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
    (19-Nov-2009)
    American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good

  • Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled
    (12-Nov-2009)
    1 in 5 Americans still smoke, CDC says, and numbers haven't moved in last 5 years

  • Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
    (04-Nov-2009)
    Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function

  • Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
    (03-Nov-2009)
    Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say

  • Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
    (02-Nov-2009)
    Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds

  • Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
    (02-Nov-2009)
    Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients

  • Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
    (27-Oct-2009)
    How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.

  • Is Smoking Tougher on Women?
    (25-Oct-2009)
    Research suggests they're more susceptible to dangers of tobacco

  • Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
    (30-Sep-2009)
    Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers

  • Immune Cells Offer Hope for Injured Lungs
    (21-Sep-2009)
    Discovery in mice shows promise for treating potentially fatal wounds, researchers say

  • New Drug May Offer Hope to Some With Lung Cancer
    (20-Sep-2009)
    Pemetrexed improves survival with advanced non-small-cell tumors, study finds

  • Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely
    (20-Sep-2009)
    Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment

  • Scientists May Know How Lung Cancer Spreads
    (17-Sep-2009)
    Preventing metastasis 'could have a huge impact on survival,' researcher says

  • For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
    (15-Sep-2009)
    Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies

  • Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog
    (31-Aug-2009)
    Levels of toxins in air don't have to be high to be hazardous, studies find

  • Get Ready for Gruesome Cigarette Warnings
    (27-Aug-2009)
    Graphic images of diseased body parts could become the norm on packaging

  • Smokers' Cars Loaded With Nicotine
    (25-Aug-2009)
    Levels twice those found in places that permit smoking, study suggests

  • Tobacco Use Kills 6 Million People Annually: Report
    (25-Aug-2009)
    And costs the global economy $500 billion each year

  • Gene Mutation Improves Response to Lung Cancer Drug
    (19-Aug-2009)
    Finding supports worthiness of genetic screening

  • Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
    (07-Aug-2009)
    Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers

  • Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Lifestyle changes up the odds for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, study finds

  • Intense Daily Workout May Keep Cancer at Bay
    (29-Jul-2009)
    Thirty minutes a day cut risk in half in study of Finnish men

  • Radiation Plus Chemo a Good Option in Lung Cancer
    (27-Jul-2009)
    Surgery alone not linked to improved survival in non-small-cell lung cancer study

  • Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer
    (24-Jul-2009)
    Increased risk could stem from sudden drop in estrogen, experts say

  • Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease
    (24-Jul-2009)
    Study finds possible increased risk of both conditions among Vietnam vets

  • Small Molecule Might Play Big Part in Lung Cancer
    (18-Jul-2009)
    High levels of miR-21 were found in nonsmoking patients; could be target for treatment

  • Hopes Dashed for Thalidomide as Lung Cancer Treatment
    (16-Jul-2009)
    The drug's success with other cancers wasn't repeated with small cell tumors: study

  • Alimta Approved as Maintenance Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
    (06-Jul-2009)
    To prevent disease progression

  • Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread
    (03-Jul-2009)
    Researchers express hope that finding will lead to treatments

  • Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits
    (30-Jun-2009)
    Lung cancer assessment allays some concerns about how patients interpret results, researchers say

  • Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
    (23-Jun-2009)
    Study finds lung and breast cancer rates especially elevated

  • Nicotine Receptors Could Be Lung Cancer Treatment Target
    (15-Jun-2009)
    Compound inhibited receptors and led to cancer cell death in mouse study

  • Coming Soon: Lung-Cancer Spray?
    (15-Jun-2009)
    Novel delivery of gene therapy suppresses tumors in mice

  • Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
    (08-Jun-2009)
    Many may lack the time, resources to participate, study finds

  • Drug Combo Proves Powerful Against Lung Cancer
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Study finds better outcome for advanced non-small cell malignancies

  • Drug Trials Show Modest Gains Against Lung Cancer
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Alimta, Zactima extend survival but cure remains out of reach, studies show

  • HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Shortened survival points to estrogen's potential role in the disease, experts say

  • Immune-Based Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Similar patient-tailored approaches may work for skin, stomach and other cancers, researchers say

  • 'Micro' Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Other research cautions against too much screening for lung cancer

  • U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall
    (27-May-2009)
    Report finds 19.2% drop among men, 11.4% among women in past 15 years

  • Stem Cell Study Offers Hope for Targeting Tumors
    (19-May-2009)
    In mice, genetically engineered cells killed cancer but spared healthy cells

  • Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure May Damage DNA
    (18-May-2009)
    Gene reprogramming can occur in just 3 days time

  • Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis
    (11-May-2009)
    Risk of late-stage cancer greater in city dwellers than in rural residents, study shows

  • More Cancer Tests Mean More False-Positive Results
    (11-May-2009)
    Risk for incorrect but worrying findings rises 50 percent by the 14th test, study finds

  • Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women
    (04-May-2009)
    Research suggests greater female susceptibility to carcinogens

  • Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases
    (29-Apr-2009)
    Rate among Hispanics, blacks will double over next 20 years, report warns

  • Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer Risk
    (28-Apr-2009)
    Controversial food byproduct even showed protection for women, study finds

  • Urine Test Could Gauge Smokers' Lung Cancer Risk
    (20-Apr-2009)
    Those with higher levels of a compound had nearly 9 times the risk, scientists say

  • Radiation-Chemo Combo Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes
    (14-Apr-2009)
    Getting both simultaneously linked to longer survival, study concludes

  • Blacks Less Likely to Get Optimal Lung Cancer Treatment
    (13-Apr-2009)
    Disparity in care is as wide today as it was in the early '90s, study says

  • Single Cell May Produce Multiple Lung Cancer Tumors
    (07-Apr-2009)
    Finding suggests biological and clinical management of these growths needs to be tailored

  • Smoking Ups Infection Risk for Lung Disease Patients
    (07-Apr-2009)
    It lowers immune system's defense to bacteria that threaten those with COPD, study says

  • Researchers Profile the 'Light' Smoker
    (06-Apr-2009)
    They're younger, more often black or Hispanic, report finds

  • Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows

  • Ozone Pollution Taking Toll on American Lives
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Breathing in smog heightens lung, heart risks, report finds

  • Experts Call for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products
    (25-Feb-2009)
    2-year project also urges higher cigarette taxes, more oversight of advertising claims

  • Cancer Death Rates Decline Among Blacks, But Disparities Linger
    (18-Feb-2009)
    Diagnosis still comes later than for whites and survival is poorer, new report finds

  • Health Groups Slam Tobacco Marketing to Women
    (18-Feb-2009)
    Attempts to make smoking more feminine, fashionable should be curbed, they say

  • Health Tip: Help Reduce Your Risk of Lung Disease
    (13-Feb-2009)
    What you can do

  • Immune Cells Shrink Tumors in Mice
    (13-Feb-2009)
    They target a protein found in some cancers, study finds

  • Promise of Cash Prompts Smokers to Quit
    (11-Feb-2009)
    Financial incentives tripled rates of cessation, study found

  • U.S. Flunks on Tobacco Control Report Card
    (13-Jan-2009)
    Lung Association report says feds and most states neglect preventing tobacco-caused illness

  • Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not
    (09-Jan-2009)
    Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease
    (30-Dec-2008)
    Those with variant had cancer as well as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, study finds

  • Food Phosphates Might Spur Lung Cancer
    (29-Dec-2008)
    Accelerated growth of tumors seen in mouse study

  • Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far
    (28-Dec-2008)
    While researchers make advances, quitting smoking remains your best bet

  • Cancer Medicine Advances on Many Fronts
    (23-Dec-2008)
    New drug approvals, more targeted therapies the highlights of 2008

  • Gene Variant Tied to Smokers' Risk of Lung Cancer
    (22-Dec-2008)
    2 transporters normally help protect lungs by removing inhaled toxins, study say

  • Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer
    (09-Dec-2008)
    Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says

  • Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
    (21-Nov-2008)
    Daily pill easier to take, has fewer side effects than chemotherapy, experts say

  • Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
    (20-Nov-2008)
    American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life

  • Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
    (18-Nov-2008)
    But research is preliminary, scientists stress

  • Lung Cancer Patients Get Blamed for Their Disease
    (14-Nov-2008)
    Survey finds nearly two-thirds of Americans believe so, even though most victims don't smoke at diagnosis

  • Lung Cancer Genetics Different in Black Patients: Study
    (14-Nov-2008)
    Finding may explain why treatment and outcomes are different among races

  • Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier for Men
    (13-Nov-2008)
    Gender is the major socioeconomic factor influencing outcomes, study finds

  • States Should Fund Quit-Smoking Treatments: Experts
    (13-Nov-2008)
    Every former smoker saves $20,000 in health costs, American Lung Association reports

  • U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals
    (13-Nov-2008)
    Almost 20% of adults smoked last year, far short of government objective of 12%, CDC says

  • Major Illnesses in U.S. Seniors Cost $196 Billion Annually
    (30-Oct-2008)
    These include lung diseases, heart disease, pneumonia and gastrointestinal woes

  • Tests Could Predict Benefit From Cancer Drugs
    (29-Oct-2008)
    Markers in blood or tumor tissue may help those fighting colon, lung or pancreatic malignancies

  • U.S. Urged to Renew the War on Cancer
    (23-Oct-2008)
    Leadership has to come from White House to offset growing complacency, presidential panel says

  • Researchers Find More Genes Linked to Lung Cancer
    (22-Oct-2008)
    Discovery could lead to new targeted, individualized treatments, experts say

  • Study Suggests Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer
    (07-Oct-2008)
    But authors say research, which focused on men, doesn't mean it's OK to smoke

  • Study Suggests How Cancers Spread to Lungs
    (29-Sep-2008)
    A complex signaling system paves the way for metastasis, researchers say

  • For Some Doctors, Empathy Is in Short Supply
    (22-Sep-2008)
    Study finds they miss patients' cues about fears of well-being, even death

  • Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
    (16-Sep-2008)
    Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol

  • Immune System Biomarkers May Predict Early Lung Cancer
    (15-Sep-2008)
    Method could prove effective in identifying other common types of disease, study says

  • Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise
    (09-Sep-2008)
    International study debunks some commonly held beliefs about this type of cancer

  • Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk
    (05-Sep-2008)
    Men with prior history of COPD 6 times more likely to develop malignancy, study suggests

  • 2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use
    (04-Sep-2008)
    The U.S. review covered the period from 1999 to 2004

  • Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk
    (25-Aug-2008)
    Rates of respiratory tract cancers increase, lung cancer incidence does not, study finds

  • Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery
    (19-Aug-2008)
    Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells

  • Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems
    (18-Aug-2008)
    Cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases might be tied to persistent free radicals, study says

  • New Chemotherapy Combo Holds Promise for Lung Cancer
    (12-Aug-2008)
    But expert notes research is still in early stages

  • Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease
    (21-Jul-2008)
    Chemo-radiation therapy looks to kill cells on organ's surface, spare surrounding tissue

  • Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
    (21-Jul-2008)
    Combo of DNA activity, clinical clues could lead to smarter, tailored treatments, study suggests

  • Case Points to Link Between Crohn's Treatment, Cancer
    (16-Jul-2008)
    A woman's lung tumor disappears after anti-TNF medications are stopped, doctors report

  • Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk
    (02-Jul-2008)
    Snuff, chew shouldn't be viewed as a safe alternative to smoking, experts say

  • Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers
    (02-Jul-2008)
    Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says

  • Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch
    (01-Jul-2008)
    Research could pave the way for better treatments of certain malignancies

  • CT Screens for Lung Cancer Not a Cure-All
    (20-Jun-2008)
    Study says patients should think carefully about test that has no direct evidence of benefit

  • Non-Surgical Approach Can Treat Lung Cancers
    (18-Jun-2008)
    Radiofrequency ablation is quick and targets large tumors, sparing healthy tissue, study finds

  • Women Get Lung Cancer From Smoking at Same Rates as Men
    (14-Jun-2008)
    Health experts had debated whether women were more vulnerable to the disease

  • Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts
    (10-Jun-2008)
    Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts

  • Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products
    (10-Jun-2008)
    Low taxes on substitute tobacco items keep addiction affordable, study says

  • Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk
    (05-Jun-2008)
    Flavonoids in these foods may also counteract damage tobacco does to DNA, study suggests

  • Erbitux Plus Chemo Improves Lung Cancer Outcomes
    (02-Jun-2008)
    Survival extended 5 weeks; benefit seen in all subtypes of disease, researchers say

  • Celebrex May Reduce Levels of Lung Cancer Biomarker
    (02-Jun-2008)
    Anti-inflammatory might one day help prevent malignancies, study suggests

  • Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk
    (27-May-2008)
    Chronic inflammation could be the link, experts say

  • Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk
    (27-May-2008)
    It may explain why some nonsmokers contract the disease, study says

  • Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours
    (20-May-2008)
    At end of life, it may be better than standard oxygen therapy, study suggests

  • Blood Test for Early Lung Cancer Shows Promise
    (19-May-2008)
    It had 87% accuracy rate in spotting tumors, scientists said

  • Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers
    (19-May-2008)
    Study finds slightly elevated chance of bladder, colorectal and lung malignancies

  • Gene Signature May Predict Recurrence of Lung Cancer
    (16-May-2008)
    Could help docs determine who would benefit most from chemo after surgery, study says

  • Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits
    (15-May-2008)
    Therapy does not appear to help quality of life for lung cancer linked to asbestos

  • Immune-Boosting Lung Cancer Therapy Shows Promise
    (25-Apr-2008)
    It cut relapse after surgery to same extent as chemo but without side effects

  • Possible Viral Links to Lung Cancer Risk Uncovered
    (25-Apr-2008)
    Two studies find connection between measles, HPV and most common lung cancer

  • Mouth Swab May One Day Diagnose Lung Cancer
    (17-Apr-2008)
    It offers prospect of quick, noninvasive identification of the dangerous disease

  • Biomarker May Predict Response to Cancer Therapy
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Dutch researchers identify cell type that is potential target for these agents

  • High-Dose Chemo Fails Against Small Cell Lung Cancers
    (09-Apr-2008)
    Tripled dose was ineffective and toxic, so strategy should be abandoned, study says

  • Radon: The Silent Home Invader That Can Kill
    (04-Apr-2008)
    But simple tests and corrective actions can banish the carcinogenic gas

  • Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified
    (02-Apr-2008)
    Whether they affect smoking behavior and cancer incidence not clear yet, expert says

  • Frying Tumors Can Boost Lung Cancer Survival
    (17-Mar-2008)
    And a similar needle-based freezing technology can help fight kidney cancer, studies find

  • FDA Panel Supports Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients
    (13-Mar-2008)
    But adds strong caveats on their use for some undergoing chemo

  • Doctors See How Cancer Drug Can Damage Kidneys
    (12-Mar-2008)
    But the finding shouldn't keep physicians from using Avastin, researchers say

  • Genetic Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence
    (12-Mar-2008)
    DNA evidence in lymph nodes could alter treatment approach, study suggests

  • Raised Breast Cancer Risk Persists After Combo HRT Stopped
    (04-Mar-2008)
    Latest data from Women's Health Initiative points to continued need for mammograms

  • Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
    (29-Feb-2008)
    Study found a slight but significant association

  • Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke
    (28-Feb-2008)
    Hydrogen peroxide and other oxidants cause lung cells to become malignant

  • Cancer Death Rates Still Declining
    (20-Feb-2008)
    But report notes rate of decrease slowed from 2004 to 2005, with 5,424 more deaths

  • Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status
    (18-Feb-2008)
    Uninsured, those on Medicaid more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers, American Cancer Society reports

  • Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Ordinary Mole and Melanoma
    (07-Feb-2008)
    IGFBP7 protein may prove a targeted treatment for metastatic cancers, study suggests

  • Less Invasive Way to Stage Lung Cancer Shows Promise
    (06-Feb-2008)
    Needle aspiration procedures worked as well as standard, invasive method

  • Smoking Worsens Prognosis for IPF Patients
    (21-Jan-2008)
    Study tackles anomaly that current puffers live longer with untreatable lung disease

  • Smoke-Free Workplace Laws, Cigarette Taxes on the Rise
    (10-Jan-2008)
    But more needs to be done on federal, state levels to combat tobacco use, report says

  • Sunlight Helps Put Lung Cancer in the Shade
    (18-Dec-2007)
    The more rays people caught, the less prone they were to get the disease, study found

  • Cancer Care Advances in 2007 Offer Hope
    (18-Dec-2007)
    But cutbacks in research funding jeopardize further breakthroughs: report

  • High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk
    (11-Dec-2007)
    U.S. study finds the more red meat and processed meat you eat, the higher the risk

  • Everyday Choices Can Influence Cancer Risk
    (07-Dec-2007)
    More salads, exercise, can keep lung tumors at bay, one study found

  • Blood Test to Detect Lung Cancer Being Eyed
    (07-Dec-2007)
    Finding markers for 4 key proteins could determine if more invasive treatment is necessary, researchers say

  • Research Shows What Works to Cut Smoking Rates
    (06-Dec-2007)
    Higher cigarette prices, advertising bans can help, group says

  • PET Scans Could Boost Lung Cancer Diagnosis
    (27-Nov-2007)
    In studies, the technology beat CT in spotting tumors early

  • Quality of Life Predicts Lung Cancer Survival
    (30-Oct-2007)
    It was the single most important factor, researchers say

  • Drink or Two a Day May Help Lungs
    (24-Oct-2007)
    And another study supports vitamins for respiratory health

  • More Dollars Don't Boost Lung Cancer Survival
    (23-Oct-2007)
    5-year outcomes unchanged since 1970s, despite higher spending on care, study shows

  • Blood Test Catches Secret Smokers
    (22-Oct-2007)
    Levels of carbon monoxide a giveaway, researcher says

  • Researchers ID New Gene Linked to Lung Cancer
    (16-Oct-2007)
    Discovery could lead to new therapies

  • U.S. Cancer Death Rate Continues to Fall
    (15-Oct-2007)
    Report finds a doubling of the rate of decline over past decade

  • Hycamtin Approved for Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer
    (15-Oct-2007)
    Available next year

  • Immune Proteins Warn of Early Lung Cancer
    (11-Oct-2007)
    They could be basis of test for smokers, experts say

  • 3 New Lung Cancer Genes Identified
    (09-Oct-2007)
    They are associated with 20 percent of all lung malignancies, scientists say

  • Gene Tests Match Up Lung Tumors, Best Treatment
    (03-Oct-2007)
    DNA indicates whether chemo will work, experts say

  • Congress Starts Hearings on FDA's Control of Tobacco
    (03-Oct-2007)
    Some call it a boon for Americans' health, others disagree

  • Accordions Breathe Easier Since Smoking Ban
    (28-Sep-2007)
    And that's good news for the pub musicians who play them, Irish researchers say

  • Hushed Genes Might Mean Higher Lung Cancer Risk
    (19-Sep-2007)
    The suppression of certain DNA predicts malignancy, study finds

  • Tiny Sensor Could Spot Cancer Early
    (18-Sep-2007)
    Device is one of many innovations that may revolutionize care

  • Education Linked to Cancer Death Rates
    (12-Sep-2007)
    Socioeconomic status and access to health care may explain the connection

  • Experts Offer Tips on Lung Cancer Prevention
    (10-Sep-2007)
    Supplements won't help lower risk, and neither will CT scans, guide says

  • Filtered Cigarettes Blamed for Huge Rise in Type of Lung Cancer
    (06-Sep-2007)
    Adenocarcinoma, once rare, now the leading lung cancer killer, study says

  • Test Spots Genetic Damage Done by Smoking
    (05-Sep-2007)
    It could lead to earlier detection, treatment of lung cancer, study says

  • Knee Pain May Signal Lung Cancer
    (05-Sep-2007)
    It could give an early warning and improve treatment success, researchers say

  • Healthy Lifestyle Key To Cancer Prevention
    (16-Aug-2007)
    Obesity, tobacco cause half of all cancers, presidential panel says

  • Brain Radiation Treatment Boosts Lung Cancer Survival
    (15-Aug-2007)
    It limits malignancy's spread, but safety issues remain, experts say

  • Congress Readies Bill to Give FDA Tobacco Oversight
    (25-Jul-2007)
    Critics and supporters debate the pluses and minuses of the legislation

  • Scans During Radiation Treatment Help Lung Cancer Patients
    (20-Jul-2007)
    PET imaging shows how tumors are responding, experts explain

  • Inflammatory Genes Raise Lung Cancer Risk
    (11-Jul-2007)
    2 variants alter immune system's response to infection, cell damage, study finds

  • Convenience Stores Most Likely to Sell Cigarettes to Kids
    (10-Jul-2007)
    Those sales are even more frequent when clerks are under 18, study finds

  • Surgeons Push for Less Invasive Lung Cancer Procedures
    (29-Jun-2007)
    They require less recovery time, but few centers can perform them, experts say

  • Smokers Toxic to Bar, Restaurant Workers
    (28-Jun-2007)
    Urine tests show how quickly carcinogen levels can rise

  • Candy Cigarettes May Lead to the Real Thing
    (22-Jun-2007)
    Adult smokers much more likely to have played with them as kids, study finds

  • New Biomarkers Classify Outcomes of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
    (07-Jun-2007)
    Protein patterns in tumors, blood serum predictive of who would fare better, studies find

  • Disagreement With Doctor on Health Hurts Cancer Patients
    (05-Jun-2007)
    Those with advanced lung, colon cancers more likely to die if disconnect exists, study found

  • Ginseng, Flaxseed May Help Cancer Patients
    (02-Jun-2007)
    But another study dampens enthusiasm for the use of shark cartilage against lung tumors

  • Gene Tests May Boost Lung Cancer Care
    (02-Jun-2007)
    They pinpoint the cause of the malignancy, which aids treatment, experts say

  • New Treatments for Tough Cancers Show Promise
    (02-Jun-2007)
    Studies found radiation, additional drugs slowed spread of lung, head/neck malignancies

  • FDA Should Regulate Tobacco: Report
    (24-May-2007)
    U.S. Institute of Medicine panel calls for tough new policies against smoking

  • Indoor Smoking Bans Kick Carcinogens to the Curb
    (22-May-2007)
    They're creating unhealthy 'smoke zones' on sidewalks, study finds

  • 'Enose' Device Sniffs Out Asthma
    (22-May-2007)
    It analyzes breath to discern who has the illness

  • Supplements Don't Cut Lung Cancer Risk: Study
    (21-May-2007)
    Taking multivitamins, C, E or folate conferred no statistically significant benefit

  • Secondhand Smoke Harms Underweight Babies
    (16-May-2007)
    They suffer more when young from wheezing, infections, study finds

  • Fruit, Vegetable-Rich Diet Halves Lung Disease Risk
    (15-May-2007)
    But eating right is no green light to smoke, experts say

  • Firefighters Exposed to World Trade Center Dust Developed Lung Condition
    (07-May-2007)
    Study author says sarcoidosis isn't really dangerous, but other doctors express concern

  • Diabetes Drug Boosts Chemo's Effectiveness
    (07-May-2007)
    Avandia gives push to plantinum-based therapies, researchers say

  • Statins Could Cut Lung Cancer Risk
    (07-May-2007)
    But promising findings need to be replicated elsewhere, experts say

  • Scientists Spot Mechanism Behind Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
    (26-Apr-2007)
    Adding another medication can solve the problem, researchers say

  • Cancer Biomarkers Could Help Guide Treatment
    (18-Apr-2007)
    New blood or biopsy tests predict patients' response to therapy, experts say

  • Switch to Ethanol as Fuel May Harm Health
    (18-Apr-2007)
    Pollution levels would equal or exceed those produced by gasoline, study finds

  • Marijuana Compound May Fight Lung Cancer
    (17-Apr-2007)
    In cells and in mice, THC shrank tumors, scientists say

  • Minimally Invasive Lung Procedure Boosts Chemotherapy
    (13-Apr-2007)
    Thoracoscopic lobectomy also shortens hospital stays, recovery times, study finds

  • Gene Studies Offer Insights Into Cancer
    (11-Apr-2007)
    One details disease's spread, the other offers potential for better chemotherapy

  • Inhaled Steroids Cut COPD Patients' Lung Cancer Risk
    (06-Apr-2007)
    The drugs may lower airway inflammation, reduce genetic errors, researchers say

  • Genes May Help Some Quit Smoking
    (02-Apr-2007)
    Certain DNA is linked to better results, study finds

  • Job Performance Can Go Up in Smoke
    (29-Mar-2007)
    Smoking employees take more sick leave, perform more poorly, studies find

  • Radiofrequency Method Zaps Lung Tumors
    (27-Mar-2007)
    Using a needle, doctors subject cancer to electrical currents

  • Study Compares Late-Stage Lung Cancer Treatments
    (21-Mar-2007)
    For many patients, radiation may outperform surgery following chemotherapy

  • Blood Pressure Drugs May Fight Lung Cancer
    (15-Mar-2007)
    Mouse study suggests ACE inhibitors shrink tumors

  • CT Scans May Not Lower Lung Cancer Death Rate
    (06-Mar-2007)
    New findings are at odds with those of an earlier trial, however

  • Breath Test Helps Spot Lung Cancer
    (27-Feb-2007)
    The research, though preliminary, was accurate about 75% of the time

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Cancer Death Risk: Study
    (27-Feb-2007)
    Researchers urge further investigation into targeted therapies to improve survival rate

  • More Teens Are Saying, 'Have a Cigar'
    (25-Feb-2007)
    They're getting the message about cigarette dangers but not 'stogies', research finds

  • DNA May Predict Benefit of Lung Cancer Treatment
    (21-Feb-2007)
    Two-gene test could help some patients avoid unnecessary chemotherapy, researchers say

  • Health Tip: Tobacco Ills
    (09-Feb-2007)
    Here's what tobacco use can do

  • Aging Population Is Boosting Europe's Cancer Rate: Study
    (07-Feb-2007)
    Antismoking campaigns and other efforts can slow the trend, experts say

  • Cancer Deaths for Blacks Remain High
    (01-Feb-2007)
    Despite overall decline since the 1990s, report says more focus, education is needed

  • Antibody Holds Promise Against Lung Cancer
    (25-Jan-2007)
    It could treat a wide range of tumor types, researchers say

  • Radon in the Home Can Cause Lung Cancer
    (24-Jan-2007)
    But simple tests for the odorless, tasteless gas could save your life

  • Sputum Test Could Spot Early Lung Cancer
    (23-Jan-2007)
    Study found gene-based screen to be 76% accurate

  • Big Tobacco Boosting Nicotine in Cigarettes: Study
    (18-Jan-2007)
    Consumers have been unaware of the trend, researchers say

  • Genetic 'Signature' Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (17-Jan-2007)
    Technique also works for prostate, lung and brain cancer, study says

  • Gene Cluster May Predict Lung Cancer Outcome
    (03-Jan-2007)
    Five genes forecast better survival in a Taiwan study

  • Scientists ID Genes That Lose Expression in Solid Tumors
    (26-Dec-2006)
    Discovery could form the basis for a new, early detection screen, study says

  • Study Compares Lung Cancer Radiation Treatments
    (20-Dec-2006)
    Milder doses given over longer timespan are best value, researchers find

  • Immune Cells Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence
    (19-Dec-2006)
    The fewer T-cell lymphocytes present in tumors, the greater likelihood of disease's return

  • Avastin Plus Chemo Benefits Lung-Cancer Patients
    (14-Dec-2006)
    Treatment extended survival by 2 months, a small but significant gain, researchers say

  • Smoking Habit Tough to Break Even After Lung Surgery
    (11-Dec-2006)
    Patients quickest to light up again were those who delayed longest before giving it up

  • Cutting Back on Smoking Won't Cut Death Risk
    (28-Nov-2006)
    Quitting is the only real route to health, study finds

  • Big Tobacco Downplays Smoking-Cancer Link When Sued
    (28-Nov-2006)
    Companies admit products cause disease -- just not in those who sue them, study finds

  • Using Nicotine Patch Before Quit Date Ups Success
    (19-Nov-2006)
    Strategy doubles the odds of staying smoke-free, studies find

  • Secondhand Smoke Speeds Lung Decline
    (17-Nov-2006)
    Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath arrive quicker, study finds

  • New Links Detailed Between Diet, Cancer Risk
    (16-Nov-2006)
    Benefits seen for soy in women, fish in men, vitamin E-rich foods in male smokers

  • Thursday Marks 30th 'Great American Smokeout'
    (15-Nov-2006)
    There's no better time to quit than right now, experts say

  • Scientists Developing Lung Cancer Breath Test
    (13-Nov-2006)
    Preliminary research finds it may spot those at high risk for the killer disease

  • CT Scans Catch Lung Cancer at Earliest Stage
    (25-Oct-2006)
    When followed by surgery, 10-year survival rate soars, researchers found

  • Lung Tests Can Help Smokers Quit
    (23-Oct-2006)
    Especially when they're backed up by phone counseling, study finds

  • Statins Good for Smokers' Lungs
    (23-Oct-2006)
    But they're no substitute for quitting smoking, researchers add

  • Lung Cancer Can Run in the Family
    (12-Oct-2006)
    Having a close relative with the disease almost doubles the odds, study finds

  • Avastin Sanctioned as Lung Cancer Treatment
    (12-Oct-2006)
    Drug extended survival in people with most common lung cancer

  • Workplace Smoking Ban Improves Employees' Health
    (10-Oct-2006)
    Prohibition in bars in Scotland showed almost immediate benefits, study found

  • Scientists Spot Potent Tobacco Carcinogen
    (02-Oct-2006)
    Acrolein in cooking oil may also spur cancer in nonsmokers, they say

  • Lung Cancer Risk Rises in Industrial Zones
    (28-Sep-2006)
    U.K. study found proximity to industry doubled women's risk

  • Menthol Cigarettes Seem Tougher to Quit
    (25-Sep-2006)
    This may help explain higher smoking-related illness among blacks, researchers say

  • Nicotine Helps Banish Depression
    (21-Sep-2006)
    Study finds an effect, but researchers advise against smoking

  • Air Pollution Linked to Lung Cancer
    (18-Sep-2006)
    Study may explain why some nonsmokers get the disease

  • oll on Health Continues
    (11-Sep-2006)
    As fifth anniversary dawns, witnesses, workers and local children may show long-term effects, experts say

  • Protein Predicts Lung Cancer's Response to Treatment
    (06-Sep-2006)
    Screening for ECCR1 spots those who'll benefit from cisplatin

  • More Evidence Chantix Helps Smokers Quit
    (16-Aug-2006)
    Two studies show the new drug works over the long term

  • Gene Test Predicts Lung Cancer Outcome
    (09-Aug-2006)
    Revolutionary new screen helps doctors decide whether patients need chemotherapy

  • Nicotine May Help Spur Lung Cancer
    (21-Jul-2006)
    Finding puts patients' use of nicotine patches, gum in doubt

  • Heating, Destroying Lung Tumors Extends Lives
    (18-Jul-2006)
    'Thermal ablation' offers alternative for patients ineligible for surgery, researchers say

  • U.S. Women Uninformed About Lung Cancer
    (10-Jul-2006)
    Survey shows most don't know it's the No. 1 cancer killer

  • Secondhand Smoke a Threat to All, Surgeon General Warns
    (27-Jun-2006)
    It increases risk of heart disease, lung cancer and SIDS, report finds

  • t Lung Cancers
    (22-Jun-2006)
    Naturally occurring HLJ1 suppresses malignancy, study finds

  • Researchers Revisit Radiation After Lung Cancer Surgery
    (14-Jun-2006)
    Improved technology is boosting the benefit to patients, study suggests

  • Extra Wrinkles a Bad Sign for Smokers
    (14-Jun-2006)
    They may point to a heightened risk for lung disease, study suggests

  • Lung Cancer Might be Overdiagnosed
    (06-Jun-2006)
    Preventive screening may be showing too many false-positives, study says

  • Chemo Helps Elderly Lung Cancer Patients, Too
    (03-Jun-2006)
    Study found treatment just as safe and effective for those over 65

  • Lung Cancer Patients Less Likely to See Specialists
    (03-Jun-2006)
    Study found primary-care physicians more likely to send breast cancer patients to oncologists

  • Novel Therapies Beat Back Stubborn Cancers
    (03-Jun-2006)
    Several in the development pipeline show promise against lung, kidney cancers

  • Doctors Must Help COPD Patients Quit Smoking
    (02-Jun-2006)
    Patients need to understand the risks, and know how to quit, researchers say

  • New MRI Can Spot Emphysema Early
    (30-May-2006)
    It beats standard CT scanning, without the radiation risk, researchers say

  • Heavy Pot Smoking Doesn't Increase Lung Cancer Risk: Study
    (24-May-2006)
    Researchers also found no link to throat, mouth, esophageal tumors

  • Nonsmoking Men, Women Face Same Lung Cancer Death Risk
    (16-May-2006)
    Study dispels myth that nonsmoking women have more to fear than men

  • Infants Exposed to Smoking at Risk of Lung Cancer
    (12-May-2006)
    Forty-seven percent of babies had a carcinogen in their urine, study found

  • Number of Obese, Smoking Americans Tops 9 Million
    (12-May-2006)
    Blacks most at risk for this unhealthy combination, study finds

  • Anticipation Heightens Smokers' Desire
    (11-May-2006)
    Watching someone puff away tugs on smokers' brains, study finds

  • Lung Cancer May Differ by Gender
    (11-May-2006)
    Women often get the disease in the absence of other lung trouble

  • Smoking History Hinders Lung Cancer Treatment
    (25-Apr-2006)
    Patients who have never smoked fare best, study finds

  • Smoking to Blame for Asian-American Cancer 'Gender Gap'
    (21-Apr-2006)
    Getting men to quit would drastically slash their risk, research shows

  • Scientists Seek Cancer's Early Warning Signs
    (07-Apr-2006)
    A number of efforts could yield real rewards

  • Genes Play Role in Nonsmoker's Lung Cancer
    (04-Apr-2006)
    Family members also at risk when a never-smoker gets the disease, study finds

  • Nicotine Might Thwart Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
    (03-Apr-2006)
    Even gums and patches might spell trouble, new research suggests

  • Older Smokers More Likely to Quit for Good
    (27-Mar-2006)
    Their rate of relapse is half that of younger puffers

  • Mucus Test Might Track Lung Cancer Risk
    (24-Mar-2006)
    Screen needs fine-tuning, but shows promise, researchers say

  • Smoking Can Kill In Middle Age
    (24-Mar-2006)
    Study shows rise in death rate, but quitting cuts the risk

  • Health Tip: Non-Smokers Get Lung Cancer, Too
    (17-Mar-2006)
    Environmental exposure and genetics also can play a part

  • Genes May Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
    (15-Mar-2006)
    RNA profile could spot patients in need of aggressive treatment, researchers say

  • Urban Air Clean-Ups Save Lives
    (15-Mar-2006)
    Ridding skies of particulate matter cuts heart, respiratory deaths, study finds

  • Outlook Improving for Heart, Lung Transplant Recipients
    (15-Mar-2006)
    More than two-thirds survive at least 3 years, study shows

  • Reeve's Death Puts Focus on Women's Lung Cancer Risk
    (08-Mar-2006)
    More research needed into gender-based disease differences, experts say

  • Blood Protein Could Signal Lung Disease Risk
    (01-Mar-2006)
    CRP, commonly used to spot heart disease, may have another role, experts say

  • More Smokers Successfully Quit On a Whim
    (27-Jan-2006)
    Spontaneous decision might beat planning, study finds

  • Lung Cancer Hits Certain Races Harder
    (25-Jan-2006)
    Blacks and native Hawaiians have highest rates of deadly disease, study finds

  • Vitamin A-Like Compound Fights Lung Cancer
    (24-Jan-2006)
    In mice, bexarotene slowed malignancy by 50 percent, study found

  • Long-Term Survivors Hold Clues to Beating Lung Cancer
    (23-Jan-2006)
    About 1% of patients deemed 'incurable' beat the odds, study found

  • Dogs Smell Signs of Cancer
    (17-Jan-2006)
    Small study found they accurately detected presence of disease in human breath samples

  • When Quitting Smoking is a Family Affair
    (16-Jan-2006)
    New program targets the smoking relatives of lung cancer patients

  • Inhaled Anti-Rejection Drug Boosts Lung Transplant Survival
    (11-Jan-2006)
    But the medication is not available for widespread use, study notes

  • Nine States Have Banned Smoking in Public Places
    (10-Jan-2006)
    But 40 fail to adequately finance tobacco-prevention programs, report says

  • Family History a Risk Factor for Lung Cancer
    (06-Jan-2006)
    Study suggests current, former smokers who have relatives with disease get screened

  • Anti-Smoking Vaccine Shows Promise
    (26-Dec-2005)
    NicVax helped smokers quit, even when they had little intention to do so

  • Chest X-Rays Often Wrong About Lung Cancer
    (21-Dec-2005)
    The majority of abnormal findings prove to be false positives, study finds

  • Blacks, Women Underrepresented in Lung Cancer Trials: Study
    (12-Dec-2005)
    Researchers call for recruitment strategies to correct the problem

  • Vitamin D Boosts Lung Health
    (12-Dec-2005)
    But it's too soon to recommend supplements just to improve breathing, experts say

  • Blacks, Hispanics Less Likely to Use Nicotine Replacement Rx
    (02-Dec-2005)
    Money is not the issue, a new VA study finds

  • Too Many Cancer Patients Continue to Smoke
    (28-Nov-2005)
    Study finds not enough is being done to help the newly diagnosed quit

  • Protein Test Points to Early Lung Cancer
    (21-Nov-2005)
    Spotting the disease in its first stages is crucial, experts say

  • Great American Smokeout Arrives Thursday
    (16-Nov-2005)
    Annual event urges smokers to kick the habit for good

  • New Clues to Vitamin A Resistance in Lung Cancer Found
    (15-Nov-2005)
    Study found new receptor that might explain why patients don't respond to treatment

  • Blacks More Likely to Forego Lung Cancer Surgery
    (08-Nov-2005)
    They may be misinformed about risks linked to these procedures, experts say

  • Snuff Use Not a Good Route to Quitting Smoking
    (03-Nov-2005)
    Switching to smokeless tobacco products carries its own risks, researchers warn

  • New Technology Boosts Lung Cancer Treatment
    (01-Nov-2005)
    High-dose radiation may now be available to sicker patients, researchers say

  • Misconceptions Still Shroud Smoking
    (01-Nov-2005)
    The right information can help smokers quit, study finds

  • Cheek Swab Helps Spot Early Lung Cancer
    (31-Oct-2005)
    But experts say the test may not yet be accurate enough for widespread use

  • Iressa Doesn't Improve Odds Against Lung Cancer
    (27-Oct-2005)
    But nonsmokers and Asians saw some survival benefit, researchers note

  • Some Vegetables May Protect Against Lung Cancer
    (27-Oct-2005)
    Genetics seem to determine whether foods like cabbage, broccoli help, study finds

  • Higher Risk of Lung Cancer Among Blacks Explained
    (19-Oct-2005)
    Study found faulty cellular checkpoints hurt ability to repair DNA damage

  • No Link Between Pot Smoking, Cancer
    (19-Oct-2005)
    Marijuana smoke contains THC, which may inhibit cancer, an expert says

  • Test Could Spot Asbestos-Linked Lung Cancer
    (12-Oct-2005)
    Early detection is key to treating mesothelioma, experts say

  • Docs Must Talk to Patients About Secondhand Smoke
    (03-Oct-2005)
    More Americans are threatened by 'passive' than active smoking, experts point out

  • Smokers Who Cut Down Trim Lung-Cancer Risk
    (27-Sep-2005)
    But the gains aren't significant; quitting is best approach, experts say

  • 'Light' Smoking Takes Heavy Toll on Health
    (22-Sep-2005)
    One to four cigarettes per day triples risks for heart disease, lung cancer, study shows

  • The Beta Carotene-Tobacco Conundrum
    (20-Sep-2005)
    Supplement cuts cancer risk in non-smokers, but ups it in those who've smoked, study finds

  • Drug Fights Advanced Lung Cancer
    (19-Sep-2005)
    Tarceva shows promising results in older patients

  • Crunchy Veggies May Thwart Lung Cancer
    (15-Sep-2005)
    In high doses, those in the cabbage family slowed malignancies, studies found

  • New Molecule Stops Cancer's Spread
    (02-Sep-2005)
    Clinical trial underway with leukemia patients, researchers say

  • New Technology Cuts Lung Cancer Surgery
    (23-Aug-2005)
    It offers a clearer assessment of cancer's spread, study says

  • Protein Key to Lung Cancer Drug Response
    (12-Aug-2005)
    Patients with EMP-1 in tumor cells may not respond to Iressa, study finds

  • Lung Cancer Can Strike Nonsmokers
    (10-Aug-2005)
    Dana Reeve, widow of Christopher Reeve, highlights growing incidence of malignancy unconnected to smoking

  • Peter Jennings Loses Battle With Lung Cancer
    (08-Aug-2005)
    Despite his death, experts say quitting smoking can prolong life

  • Stem Cells Play Minor Role in Lung Damage Repair
    (03-Aug-2005)
    It may still be possible to make the idea work, researcher suggests

  • Genes Discovered That May Predict Breast Cancer Spread to Lungs
    (27-Jul-2005)
    Finding could one day help doctors better tailor therapy for patients, study says

  • Lung Cancer Deaths Declining for Europe's Men
    (22-Jul-2005)
    But the reverse is true for women, study finds

  • Many Docs Don't Volunteer Antismoking Advice
    (21-Jul-2005)
    Survey finds most patients have to ask for help first

  • Many Believe 'Light' Cigarettes Less Harmful
    (19-Jul-2005)
    But they kill just as easily as stronger brands, experts say

  • Lung Cancer Still a Killer For Europe's Women
    (13-Jul-2005)
    Rates continue to rise, although some countries are seeing a turnaround

  • New Drug Prolongs Lung Cancer Survival
    (13-Jul-2005)
    For the 9 percent who responded, erlotinib extended life expectancy by two months

  • Celebrex Lung Cancer Trial Resumes
    (12-Jul-2005)
    Researchers believe the controversial drug can help prevent malignancy

  • States Not Doing Enough to Stamp Out Secondhand Smoke
    (07-Jul-2005)
    The good news: More states are enacting restrictive laws, report finds

  • New Lung Cancer Surgery Speeds Healing
    (06-JUL-2005)
    Inserting a camera, surgeons work without opening the chest

  • Smoking May Increase Tuberculosis Risk
    (30-JUN-2005)
    Experts say study finding is one more reason to quit

  • Scientists Hunt Genes Driving Lung Cancer
    (28-JUN-2005)
    A new technology is providing crucial information

  • Post-Surgery Chemo Raises Lung Cancer Survival
    (22-JUN-2005)
    Two-drug combo offers hope for those with early-stage disease

  • Race May Affect Early-Onset Lung Cancer
    (21-JUN-2005)
    Malignancy under age 50 twice as common in blacks vs. whites, study found

  • Scientists Discover Lung Cell Linked to Cancer
    (17-JUN-2005)
    Monitoring these stem cells could lead to earlier diagnoses

  • Lung Scans Could Spot Tumors Early
    (16-JUN-2005)
    Catching cancer in its first stage is key to a cure, researchers say

  • Drug Regimen Extends Lung Cancer Patients' Lives
    (02-JUN-2005)
    Adding docetaxel to existing chemo plus radiation boosted survival, study finds

  • New Device Sniffs Out Lung Cancer
    (01-JUN-2005)
    'Electronic nose' spots traces of malignancy in exhaled breath

  • Nicotine Patch Giveaway Helps Smokers Quit
    (27-MAY-2005)
    New York City program a big success, study finds

  • Failed Lung Cancer Drug May Fight Breast Tumors
    (16-MAY-2005)
    Iressa showed promising results in preliminary trial

  • Targeted Therapies Hit Breast Cancer Hard
    (13-MAY-2005)
    Herceptin and other drugs look promising, studies show

  • Ex-Smokers' Weight Gain Can Impact Lung Function
    (05-MAY-2005)
    First study of its kind finds extra pounds are harder on men

  • Elderly Benefit From Dual Lung Cancer Therapy
    (25-APR-2005)
    Radiotherapy plus chemotherapy is valid option, study finds

  • Sunshine, Vitamin D Improve Lung Cancer Survival
    (18-APR-2005)
    But don't put off surgeries till sunnier months, experts caution

  • Jennings' Case Highlights Risk to Ex-Smokers
    (06-APR-2005)
    While quitting tobacco is a must, there's no guarantee you'll escape lung cancer

  • New Hope Against Inoperable Liver, Lung Cancers
    (04-APR-2005)
    Two techniques could offer patients life-extending options, researchers say

  • Healthy Change, Early Screening Can Cut Cancer Rates
    (31-MAR-2005)
    Cancer Society report finds some successes, many challenges

  • CT Scans for Lung Cancer Questioned
    (25-MAR-2005)
    They didn't improve survival rates, study found

  • Gene May Be New Cancer Treatment Target
    (18-MAR-2005)
    Blocking action of MTHFR gene shrank tumors in mice

  • Developed Countries Still Carry Greatest Cancer Burden
    (10-MAR-2005)
    But study finds developing nations are catching up

  • Lung Cancer 'Gender Gap' Closing
    (07-MAR-2005)
    Men's rate falling while women hold steady, report finds

  • More Genetic Clues to Lung Cancer's Cause
    (01-MAR-2005)
    One mutation occurs more often in nonsmokers with the disease

  • Second Gene Mutation Explains Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
    (23-FEB-2005)
    Two teams of researchers arrive at similar finding

  • Health Tip: Deadly Secondhand Smoke
    (22-FEB-2005)
    Children are not immune

  • New Clues to Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
    (22-FEB-2005)
    Second mutation in cancer cells may trigger resistance to Iressa, Tarceva

  • Lung, Colon Cancers Major Killers in Europe
    (17-FEB-2005)
    Over 1.7 million Europeans died from cancer in 2004, report finds

  • Quit-Smoking Program Boosts Lifespan
    (15-FEB-2005)
    Gum plus behavior change cut smokers' 15-year death rate in half

  • Screening Technique Helps Spot Bladder Cancer Early
    (15-FEB-2005)
    Urine test relies on cancer-linked protein marker

  • Parents' Smoking Can Kill Children Years Later
    (28-JAN-2005)
    Secondhand smoke in home linked to adult lung cancer

  • Procedure Improves Outcomes in Lung Cancer Cases
    (25-JAN-2005)
    Intraoperative brachytherapy boosted survival odds for high-risk patients

  • Lung Cancer Is a Woman's Disease
    (22-JAN-2005)
    It's deadlier than breast, uterine and ovarian cancers, experts say

  • Tobacco Industry Worked to Thwart Lung Cancer Link: Report
    (14-JAN-2005)
    Efforts ran counter to public pledge to promote anti-smoking message, study claims

  • Genes Influence Lung Cancer Risk
    (21-DEC-2004)
    But smoking still plays dominant role, researchers add

  • Lung Cancer Link Seen in Gulf War Fires
    (20-DEC-2004)
    Advisers issue new report on combustible products

  • New Way to Block Angiogenesis Found
    (16-DEC-2004)
    Could lead to novel therapies for cancer, transplants, heart and lung disease

  • More Americans Getting Hooked on Hookahs
    (04-DEC-2004)
    Smoking tobacco through water pipe is no safer, experts warn

  • High Doses of Beta Carotene Pose Lingering Threats
    (30-NOV-2004)
    Supplement, once thought to prevent lung cancer, actually increases risk

  • Experts Assess Lung Cancer Risk Among Smokers
    (29-NOV-2004)
    New data based on age, time spent smoking

  • Cigarette Ads in Convenience Stores May Boost Teen Smoking
    (29-NOV-2004)
    Study finds kids who frequent the shops are more likely to pick up the habit

  • Smoking Continues to Kill Millions Worldwide
    (24-NOV-2004)
    A second study spots a gene mutation linked to nicotine addiction

  • New Way to Spot Lung Trouble
    (22-NOV-2004)
    Study examines advanced form of CT for lung cancer screening

  • New Drug for Advanced Lung Cancer
    (19-NOV-2004)
    Extended life for some in trials

  • Give It Up for the Great American Smokeout
    (17-NOV-2004)
    Every attempt to quit is a step toward stopping for good, experts say

  • Stopping Breast Cancer in its Tracks
    (15-NOV-2004)
    Chemical attraction behind spread of malignancies could be drug target

  • Master Gene Guards Lungs Against Cigarette Smoke
    (12-NOV-2004)
    Finding could shed light on why some are more susceptible than others

  • Smoking Increases Risk of COPD Death
    (09-NOV-2004)
    But those who quit less likely to die sooner than those who continue habit

  • Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer
    (28-OCT-2004)
    No other alcoholic beverage produced the same effect, study finds

  • Health Tip: Stop Smoking
    (27-OCT-2004)
    Some of the benefits will come quickly

  • Protein Test May Detect Lung Cancer
    (22-OCT-2004)
    New method may improve diagnosis, prognosis

  • Grapefruit Lowers Weight, Fights Cancer
    (25-AUG-2004)
    Studies find benefits to eating the citrus

  • Gene Tied to Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
    (24-AUG-2004)
    Patients with mutation respond to newest drugs, study says

  • Alternative Therapy for Inoperable Lung Tumors
    (03-AUG-2004)
    Radiofrequency ablation works when chemo, radiation can't

  • Way Found to Predict Response to Cancer Drug
    (03-AUG-2004)
    Signaling pathway may indicate who does well with Iressa

  • 'Mild' Cigarettes Don't Cut Nicotine Intake
    (20-JUL-2004)
    Smokers negate effect by puffing more, inhaling deeper

  • New Software Detects Lung Growths
    (14-JUL-2004)
    Helps radiologists reading CT scans


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