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Redefining Cancer: A New Approach to Early Stage Diseases“The understanding of disease biology for many cancer types has significantly advanced in recent years. However, this progress is not always mirrored in the way cancer is defined and treated. This can lead to...

Tagrisso with the addition of chemotherapy approved in the US for patients with EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer“AstraZeneca’s has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated...

Georgia State University Researcher Examines State of Warning Labels on Cannabis, Tobacco and Opioid Medications“ATLANTA — A growing number of states have legalized recreational marijuana use, but a lack of consistency in warning consumers of potential harms threatens...

Invasive procedures rarely follow false-positive lung cancer screenings“Key takeaways: Patients with false-positive lung cancer screening findings did not often undergo Invasive procedures. Procedure complications rarely occurred in patients without malignancy.” Can...

If you aren’t getting routine cancer screenings, it may be time to start“Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is difficult. However, thinking about cancer screening and prevention now could improve your odds of survival if you have the disease. Routine screenings can lead...

6 Ways to Lower Your Cancer Risk“An estimated 2 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer in 2023, and more than 600,000 died from the disease. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, more than 40% of those cases and nearly half of the deaths can...

Study Urges People to Think Twice Before Going on a Diet“A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with “yo-yo dieting,” also known as weight cycling. The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and...

Why do non-smokers get lung cancer?“(NEXSTAR) – Last month, actress and comedian Kate Micucci revealed that she had been diagnosed and treated for lung cancer despite “never” having smoked a cigarette in her life. “It was a surprise, but also, I guess it happens,” the...

Is Canned Fruit Healthy? Here's What Dietitians Say“Ever wondered if reaching for that can of peaches or pineapple is a good choice for your health? In this deep dive, we'll talk about the health benefits of canned fruit, debunk common misconceptions and provide...

Reducing Radon Decreases Exposure To Lung Cancer “LINCOLN – More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year are from exposure to radon gas, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Nebraska is third in the nation with the potential for high radon levels behind Iowa...