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Lung-MAP Trial Demonstrates Potential of Public-Private Partnerships in Advancement of Cancer Therapy“The unique public-private partnership that undergirded the Lung-MAP trial for almost a decade may serve as a model for future clinical research that is more rapid,...

Dance Therapy Can Improve Cognitive Function In Those 55+“New research published in the journal BMC Geriatrics found that dance therapy significantly improved cognitive function in adults 55 and older. Researchers came to this conclusion after looking at 10 different...

Out for blood? For routine lab work, the hospital billed her $2,400“Reesha Ahmed was on cloud nine. It was January and Ahmed was at an OB-GYN's office near her home in Venus, Texas, for her first prenatal checkup. After an ultrasound, getting anti-nausea medication,...

‘Relentless’ mom battles Stage 4 lung cancer“A young non-smoker, Alisa Secaida was surprised to receive an advanced cancer diagnosis. Fortunately, doctors at City of Hope uncovered a rare genetic marker that made her tumor treatable.” Lung Cancer Survival Improved...

A veteran's journey through lung cancer“Jake White, an Army veteran who recently battled lung cancer, is living proof of the vital role that cancer screening and early detection plays in saving lives. White’s 40-year smoking history, coupled with a family history of...

Surveys show providers and patients increasingly endorse ‘whole-person’ integrative care“It has taken decades, but with each passing year, integrative health care is marching more squarely into the mainstream of American medicine. Countless millions of patients have...

Lung Cancer in Women and Nonsmokers: What To Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment“A recent study about the rates of lung cancer in younger women made some alarming headlines. That research found that lung cancer in women between the ages of 35 and 54 is more...

5 things to expect after finishing chemotherapy“f you’re receiving chemotherapy as a part of your cancer treatment, you’ve probably already figured out ways to make it a little more manageable. Maybe you carry around peppermints to stave off nausea or bring warm socks...

Lung Cancer News From 2023“In honor of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, here is a look back at some of the most impactful developments in the space from 2023.” 20-year study shows that lung cancer screening boosts survival rates“Diagnosing early-stage lung...

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors“In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher...