lung cancer
7 ways we’ve influenced progress in lung cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Nov, 2022
by Alex Muller
Increasing focus on lung cancer research, and increased public awareness on the dangers of tobacco has helped contribute towards half a million fewer lung cancer deaths in men in the past 40 years. But we’ve still got a long way to go.
New targeted lung cancer screening programme on the horizon
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
The UK National Screening Committee has recommended introducing a targeted lung cancer screening programme across the UK, for those at high risk of the disease. This has the potential to greatly improve early diagnosis of lung cancer.
Scientists reveal how air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
A long-term study funded by Cancer Research UK has revealed how air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
New technology may help detect lung cancer earlier at the cellular level
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
A newly developed technology can help detect cancer at the cellular level, which may help doctors to diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier.
Cancer: A risk factor for lung cancer is rising, it's not smoking and it affects us all
Posted in Medicine on 20th Dec, 2021
by Alex Muller
While smoking has declined, air pollution has begun to play a larger role in the development of lung cancer globally.