Lung cancer treatment

A cancer that begins in the lungs and most often occurs in people who smoke. Treatments vary but may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy.

Lung cancer: Warning signs and symptoms you should never ignore

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. This form of cancer can affect both men and women. Here are some of the signs you should look out for!
World Lung Cancer Day 2020: What are the latest treatment options for this condition?

As we observe World Lung Cancer Day today, let us look at the various treatment options of this type of cancer.
High BMI may improve cancer survival: New study

Surprisingly, researchers observed improved responsiveness to a cancer drug in those with a high body mass index (BMI). The findings contradict regular warnings about the health risks of patients who are overweight and obese.
Four surprising signs of lung cancer, and when you should get them checked out

Cough is not the only symptom of lung cancer. Here we explain the other symptoms of lung cancer, that may or may not come with cough.
WHO updates list of essential medicines: Lung cancer treatment may get cheaper

With WHO's new list of essential medicines, lung cancer patients can now look forward to cost-effective treatment options. Read on to know about the various options currently available in India.
Small cell lung cancer may respond to combination therapy

Researchers have now discovered that a combination of immune checkpoint blockade and targeted therapies that block normal DNA damage repair (DDR) achieved significant tumour regression in mouse models of small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
Undergoing treatment for lung cancer? Strike these yoga poses

Veteran Marathi actor Ramesh Bhatkar died of lung cancer yesterday at the age of 70. Read on to know about yoga poses that will help you beat the side effects of lung cancer treatment.
Novel technique could provide early lung cancer diagnosis, find researchers

Researchers have developed a new technique that has the potential to identify specific lung cancer markers at the earliest possible stage in a convenient and reusable way.
Novel technology may detect lung cancer at an early stage

The new technology tests blood or saliva of early-stage lung cancer patients to identify two cancer-linked mutations suggests a study published in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.
Molecule found in grape can help protect against lung cancer: Study

The researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) prevented lung cancer induced by a carcinogen found in cigarette smoke by using resveratrol.
Lung cancer screening: Here are things you need to know

People with an increased risk of lung cancer may be considered for an annual lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scans
Study provides insight into development of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that start off in one or both lungs; usually in the cells that line the air passages.
Palliative care may reduce suicide risk in veterans with advanced lung cancer

Palliative treatment aims to relieve discomfort and physical pain in veteran lung cancer patients. It also addresses psychological issues like depression, anxiety that decrease the quality of life for those with deadly illnesses.
Lung cancer: Mortality rate among women may rise by a whopping 43% by 2030

Surprisingly, the new study also states that breast cancer mortality rate is projected to decrease by 9%.
Lung cancer: Is surgery a treatment option for everyone?

Dr Arvind Kumar explains why surgery for lung cancer is not viable for every patient.
World Lung Cancer Day 2018: Lung cancer mortality rate among women may spike by 40%

In an alarming new research study, researchers have stated that lung cancer mortality rates among women could increase by 43 percent by 2030.
World Lung Cancer Day 2018: 3 things that you must know

Among all kinds of cancers, World Health Organization (WHO) claims that lung cancers are the biggest killers.
Case studies: Lung cancer among non-smokers is in rising and how surgical intervention can help to treat it

How surgery can help top treat lung cancer
World No Tobacco Day 2018: Everything you needed to know about video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer

Here are few questions answered by Dr Atul Mishra on VATS.
World No Tobacco Day 2018: 7 myths on lung cancer and tobacco consumption debunked by an expert

We spoke to Dr Arvind Kumar to dispel some of these myths related to lung cancer and tobacco consumption.