Pathophysiology of Lung CancerLung cancer is a disease affected by many factors, including biological ones. It is currently the leading cause of cancer death across the world. It is often an illness with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Lung Tumor MicrobiomeA host of bacteria and other microscopic organisms live in your body. This natural community of tiny organisms is called the microbiome. Research has shown that a balanced and diverse... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Medications Give Lung Cancer Patients HopeDiagnosis and treatment are improving for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Targeted therapies are at the forefront of this progress. They are a form of “personalized” medicine.Targeted therapy... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Quality of Life: Goals and Goal Perceptions in Lung Cancer PatientsWe all have goals that we want to accomplish in our lives. When you have been diagnosed with cancer, your goals can shift as you focus on controlling the disease... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finger Clubbing and Lung CancerA change in the appearance of the fingernails or toenails can be a sign of serious illness. One such change is called clubbing. Clubbing can be a sign that something... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Chemo and Hearing Loss ConnectionChemotherapy (chemo) can be a life-saving treatment, but it also can come with serious side effects. Hearing loss is a potential side effect of some chemo drugs, most commonly platinum-based... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bone Pain and Lung CancerMany kinds of cancer can metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). These new cancer sites are called metastases. Depending on the type of cancer, metastases can be far... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Brachytherapy and SABT for Lung CancerBrachytherapy and stereotactic ablative brachytherapy (SABT) are 2 types of radiation therapy used to treat lung cancer. Radiation therapy aims high-energy rays at cancer cells to destroy them. Brachytherapy is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Effect of Depression on Inflammation and Lung Cancer Survival RateExperts know that both lung cancer and depression are linked to changes and inflammation in the immune system. In a 2023 study, a research team at the University of Ohio... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Immunotherapy for ALK Positive Lung CancerAbout 5 percent of all lung cancers are ALK-positive. And 30 percent of lung cancers in people diagnosed under age 40 are ALK-positive. People who develop ALK-positive lung cancer are... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer ScreeningLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. This is partly because lung cancer is often found in later stages. It also can look like many other illnesses... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Bacterial Engineering - A New Approach to Lung Cancer Therapy?Bacteria play an important role in a person's immune system. Today, scientists are looking at ways to use bacteria to treat cancer and other illnesses. One research team at Columbia... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy Versus ChemotherapyMore people may know of chemotherapy or "chemo" as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy as a cancer treatment is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy is a promising advancement... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) CancerCancers that affect people between the ages of 15 and 39 are often called adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers. This age group makes up about 5 percent of people... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medical PTSD In Cancer PatientsFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. The word "cancer" often leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea, and other physical symptoms. However, the physical symptoms... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo DaysWhen you have lung cancer, chemo dehydration is normal. Paying attention to the signs from your body that you're feeling more thirsty than usual is very important. However, getting enough... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Your Pathology ReportGetting a lung cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising, especially when it comes along with a confusing pathology report. The words used by your doctor may not make any... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stereotactic Body Radiation TherapyStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a form of radiation therapy that helps kill tumors. Radiation is a form of energy that can be used safely at low doses. For... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is EGFR+ Lung Cancer Hereditary?Epidermal growth factor receptor-positive (EGFR+) lung cancer is rare. It accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of lung cancers in the United States. There are several studies looking at... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Rethinking Palliative Care for Advanced CancersPalliative care is also called supportive care or comfort care. Discussing palliative care before you need to can be worrying. This is especially true if you connect palliative care with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
