Surprising research uncovers why most smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
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Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Groundbreaking AI-powered system designs novel cancer drug in 30 days
The drug has the potential to be a new therapy for a variety of cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
Two FDA-approved drugs combine to dramatically reduce lung cancer tumors
Cancer treatments have been evolving towards personalization, tailored to specific genetic and molecular patterns of individual tumors.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 16
Scientists make significant lung cancer discovery
Treatment for lung cancer has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan University study has found how to make it even more effective
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 2
Japanese fruit juice can prevent and reduce lung cancer, study finds
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe and has one of the lowest five-year survival rates.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 28
Zinc reverses lung damage and dramatically improves patient survival
Researchers have discovered that zinc may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients with the deadly age-related condition IPF.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 26
Surprising research identifies why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 16
Scientists make major lung cancer discovery
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer, accounting for an estimated 1.8 million deaths worldwide. Treatments have improved recently.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 2
Japanese fruit juice can prevent and reduce lung cancer, research finds
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe. Among all the cancers, it has one of the lowest survival rates.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 28
Zinc reverses lung damage and significantly improves patient survival
Researchers have discovered that zinc may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients with a deadly age-related condition.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 26
Surprising research identifies why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 16
Scientists make critical breakthrough in lung cancer treatment
Treatment for lung cancer has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan University study has found how to make it even more effective
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 28, 2022
Zinc reverses lung damage and considerably improves patient survival
A team discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients with a deadly age-related condition
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 27, 2022
Surprising research identifies why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 18, 2022
'Glowing Tumor' imaging drug will revolutionize lung cancer surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the targeted imaging agent Cytalux (pafolacianine) for use in lung cancer surgery.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 15, 2022
Scientists make critical breakthrough in treating lung cancer, study finds
Treatment for the condition has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan study has found how to make it even more effective.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 30, 2022
AI-driven blood test detects over 80% of liver cancers, study finds
Researchers successfully detect lung cancer in more than 80% of liver cancers in a new study of 724 people at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 28, 2022
Zinc reverses lung damage and greatly improves patient survival
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 27, 2022
Study uncovers why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 17, 2022
Critical lung cancer breakthrough made by ECU researchers
Treatment for lung cancer has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan University study has found how to make it even more effective
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