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Scientists discover how air pollution may trigger lung cancer in never-smokers

A new mechanism has been identified where very small pollutant particles in the air may trigger lung cancer in people who have never smoked.

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Cancer-killing virus injected into human for the first time

The oncolytic virus has been shown to shrink colon, lung, breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancer tumors in preclinical laboratory models.

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Virtual lung cancer screening is just as effective as in-person screening

Virtual single-visit lung cancer screenings are just as effective as single-visit screenings done in person at the hospital.

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New molecule targets, images and treats lung cancer tumors

Lung cancer can be elusive to spot and difficult to treat because the markers for it are found in other tissues, too.