FDA Approves Bristol Myers’ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Drug
Augtyro was approved for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
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LUNGevity Early Lung Cancer Center Aims to Boost Survival Odds
LUNGevity Foundation has launched an Early Lung Cancer Center to accelerate the development and broad adoption of early detection and treatment options.
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Artificial Intelligence Tool ‘Sybil’ Predicts Lung Cancer Risk
Known as ‘Sybil,’ the AI tool accurately predicted the risk of lung cancer for individuals with or without a significant smoking history.
FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Lung Cancer Drugs
AstraZeneca said on Friday its lung cancer drugs Imfinzi and Imjudo have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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DNA Barcoding Reveals Cancer Cells’ Ability to Evade the Immune System
Some cancer cells can deploy parallel mechanisms to evade the immune system’s defenses as well as resist immunotherapy treatment, according to a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
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Lung Cancer: Biodesix Gets Federal Supply Contract for Diagnostic Tests
Biodesix offers healthcare providers and patients a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tests capable of supporting clinical decision-making across the lung cancer continuum.
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FDA Votes Against Spectrum’s Lung Cancer Drug
Advisers to the FDA on Thursday voted against recommending Spectrum Pharmaceuticals’ experimental drug for the treatment of patients with a form of non-small cell lung cancer.
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Patient Experiences in Lung Cancer Care
A recent study in Supportive Care in Cancer examined the findings of a cancer patient experience survey to identify possible patterns in patient-reported experiences of their lung cancer care.
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Lung Cancer: Lumakras Cuts Risk by 34%
Amgen’s Lumakras pill reduced the risk of disease progression in patients with advanced lung cancer by 34% compared with chemotherapy in a clinical trial, the company said on Sunday.
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NIH Telehealth Centers of Excellence to Study Cancer Care
The National Cancer Institute awarded $23M to establish telehealth centers of excellence on the role of telehealth in cancer-related care.
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Sexual Dysfunction Common in Women with Lung Cancer
Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect among women with lung cancer, a new study finds.
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On World Lung Cancer Day, A Push for Early Screenings
Each year on August 1st, the global respiratory community recognizes World Lung Cancer Day as a way to increase awareness and resources to fight the disease that accounts for 1-in-4 cancer deaths.
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Lung Cancer: Lack of Mask Mandates Leaves Patients Feeling Unprotected
A lack of mask mandates at cancer centers has left patients feeling unsafe, according to reports from clinicians.
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AI-powered Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Roche and EarlySign have expanded their partnership to include AI-powered lung cancer diagnosis.
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Prolonged, Low-level Radon Exposure Still a Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
There is a strong relationship between prolonged, low-level radon exposure and lung cancer, indicating a need for enhanced protection measures, according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.
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