Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the world's most common cancer and kills more people than any other cancer. In 2008, approximately 1.52 million new cases of lung cancer were diagnosed worldwide, with 1.31 million people dying from the disease.(14) In the United States, an estimated 161,840 deaths, accounting for 29 percent of all cancer deaths, occurred in 2008, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a common and very serious form of cancer, with more than 40,000 people diagnosed with the condition each year in the UK. The symptoms of lung cancer do not present in the early stages, but when symptoms do eventually present, they usually include the following:

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Owlstone Medical secures investment from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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Over 3.8 million lung cancer deaths prevented in the United States due to smoking decline

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City of Hope researchers uncover the two-step process of tumor formation

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More chest X-rays in GP practices lead to better lung cancer survival rates

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Sticking to Life’s Essential 8 slashes cancer risk, major study shows

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Study reveals gaps in lung cancer screening despite updated guidelines

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Yale scientists develop advanced CRISPR tool to study complex genetic interactions

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Study shows impact of statins and aspirin on muscle health in smokers

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New treatment option for advanced thymic carcinoma shows promise

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Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

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Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

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