Latest about Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Rates in US Declining, CDC Finds
The percentage of Americans developing lung cancer every year is dropping, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lung Cancer May Be Different Disease in Smokers and Nonsmokers
Never-smokers' tumors have nearly twice as many DNA alterations than smokers' tumors.
CT Scans of Heavy Smokers Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths
Using CT scans to screen for lung cancer is not without possible problems however.
How Green Tea May Thwart Lung Cancer
A new study shows for the first time how a compound in green tea might work to suppress lung cancer.
HPV More Prevalent in Lung Cancer Patients
The HPV strains found in people with lung cancer include the strains that cause cervical cancer and genital warts.
Tuberculosis Linked to Lung Cancer
While lung cancer is typically related to smoking, a new study finds evidence of increased lung cancer risk among people with tuberculosis.
Breast Cancer Drug Linked With Drop in Lung Cancer Deaths
Tamoxifen blocks estrogen that has been suggested to spur tumor growth.
