Researchers at MIT have identified a potential new approach to reducing lung cancer risk by targeting caspase-1, an enzyme involved in inflammation. Findings published in Science Advances suggest that blocking…
As reported on Inside Precision Medicine, scientists have developed a way to spot a specific lung cancer mutation in just minutes instead of weeks, using a combination of advanced laser…
The biotechnology sector witnessed a striking demonstration of expedited drug development this week, with Boehringer Ingelheim receiving FDA approval for an innovative lung cancer therapy in less than two months,…
A new study has found that corticosteroids, commonly used to manage symptoms in lung cancer patients, may reduce the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments. The research, highlighted by News-Medical.net, sheds light…
My name is May, and I was diagnosed with lung cancer in May of 2022. I was 37 years old — a wife, a mother to a toddler, and someone…
Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more.…
The month of November is recognized around the world as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to advocate and spread awareness about lung cancer. This form of cancer is not…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Over 50% of non-small cell lung cancer patients (NSCLC) will experience a recurrence after surgery. The cancer recurs even after adjuvant chemotherapy after major surgery. ALINA’s data show that Alecensa…
Currently, almost half the patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) will see their disease return despite aggressive chemotherapy treatment (adjuvant surgery). Adjuvant therapy is treatment that is given…
In March of 2021, twenty-eight-year-old Alix Burnard of Newbury, Berkshire UK had several Covid-19 tests due to a suspected infection. All three tests were negative, so she felt it…
The CDC lists lung cancer as the third most common type of cancer in the United States with the highest death rate. Estimates are given of 2.2 million patients worldwide…
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