Lung cancer in the news
08/05/2012 Persistent cough could be a sign of lung cancer
People in the UK are being urged not to ignore a persistent cough as it could be a sign of lung cancer.
More...19/04/2012 Chest-imaging system could diagnose lung cancer earlier
A new screening technique that produces images of the chest could lead to the earlier diagnosis of lung cancer.
More...17/04/2012 More research needed to determine most effective care for lung cancer patients
There is a need for new research to determine the most effective form of follow-up care for lung cancer patients, according to experts in the UK.
More...13/04/2012 Large rise in diagnosis of lung cancer for women in UK
Figures released by Cancer Research UK show a large rise in the number of woman diagnosed with lung cancer.
More...29/03/2012 Cancer book of knowledge published
The first volume of a ‘book of cancer knowledge’ has been published, which will help scientists speed up the search for new cancer drugs.
More...26/03/2012 Lung cancer screening programme trial for Scotland
Ten thousand smokers in Scotland are to take part in a trial screening programme for lung cancer.
More...13/03/2012 Lung cancer tests to be piloted
A blood test which could detect lung cancer in patients, years earlier than current procedures, is to be piloted across Scotland.
More...07/03/2012 Heavy diesel exhaust exposure increases lung cancer risk
Intensive exposure to diesel exhaust fumes significantly increases the risk of developing of lung cancer, a new study has shown.
More...15/02/2012 Radiation treatment after lung cancer surgery may not improve survival
Radiation therapy administered after lung cancer surgery may not prolong life in older people with the disease, according to new findings.
More...27/01/2012 New lung cancer test predicts survival
A test which measures the activity of genes in cancerous tissue can predict the likelihood of death from early-stage lung cancer more accurately than conventional methods, according to new research.
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