Rates of Lung Cancer Screening Discussions Low Between Physicians and Patients
The rate of discussions between physicians and patients regarding lung cancer screenings is very low.
Lung Cancer
Cancer Screening Nonadherence May Be Associated With Increase in Overall Mortality
Nonadherence to protocol screenings in a screening trial for multiple cancers may be linked to higher overall mortality, excluding mortality due to cancers studied in the trial.
Safe to Administer B12 Supplementation, Pemetrexed Infusions for Lung Cancers on Same Day
Mean changes in hematologic indices found similar regardless of same-day or prior administration of B12 supplementation in patients receiving pemetrexed for NSCLC or pleural mesothelioma.
2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer: 8 Key Findings
In September, health experts from around the globe gathered at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto. We compiled a list of 8 key findings presented at the event.
Checkpoint Inhibitor Pneumonitis in NSCLC
Immune checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis is a potentially serious complication that may occur more in patients with lung cancer than previously suspected.
Models Project 79% Drop in Lung CA Mortality by 2065
Annual number of deaths expected to continue to decrease despite growth, aging of US population.
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors May Increase Lung Cancer Risk
The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors is associated with an increased risk for lung cancer compared with angiotensin receptor blockers.
Open Surgery for Early Lung Cancer Tied to Long-Term Opioid Use
Surgical invasiveness might play a role in the odds of becoming a long-term opioid user after early-stage lung cancer surgery.
Lung Cancer Incidence Higher for Young Women Than Young Men
Crossover in sex-specific rates among US non-Hispanic whites born since 1965
Multi-analyte blood test detects 8 common cancers
A multi-analyte blood test, CancerSEEK, can detect 8 common cancer types, with high sensitivity and specificity.
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