The Truth Behind Metastatic Lung Cancer
Feb-04-2007
Unlike other forms of lung cancer, metastatic lung cancer is the result of a cancer from another part of the body spreading to the lungs. When a malignancy develops in the body (most often in the breasts, colon, prostate, or bladder, though almost all cancers have the ability to spread) it can sometimes spread through the blood stream. When these malignancies settle into the pulmonary tissues, such as the alveoli (the final vein-like branches of the respiratory system) and the supporting tissues...
Lung cancer rates higher among female nonsmokers than thought
Feb-09-2007
Not all lung cancer is due to a lifetime of smoking cigarettes. Sometimes the diagnosis is a mystery, and the stigma surrounding the disease makes it hard for patients to talk about. Now, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Northern California Cancer Center have taken the first steps toward analyzing why people who never smoked get lung cancer.
Lung cancer rates among female non-smokers higher than thought
Feb-08-2007
Women who have never smoked account for more cases of lung cancer than previously thought, with rates comparable to cervical cancer, Stanford University researchers reported Thursday.
Many lung cancer cases in nonsmokers: study
Feb-09-2007
WASHINGTON - Up to 20 percent of women who develop lung cancer have never smoked, U.S. researchers found in a study that suggests secondhand smoke may be to blame.A ...
Threshold begins enrollment in lung cancer study
Feb-06-2007
Threshold Pharmaceuticals has initiated patient enrollment for a phase II trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of glufosfamide in patients with recurrent, sensitive small cell lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Rates Higher Among Female Nonsmokers Than Previously Thought
Feb-10-2007
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Northern California Cancer Center have taken the first steps toward analyzing why people who never smoked get lung cancer.
Lung cancer rates higher among female nonsmokers than previously
Feb-07-2007
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Northern California Cancer Center have taken the first steps toward analyzing why people who never smoked get lung cancer.
Mayo Clinic Surgeons Propose New Measures For Indicating Quality Of Lung Surgery
Feb-08-2007
Main Category: Lung Cancer News Article Date: 08 Feb 2007 - 11:00 PST In an era when lung cancer remains the most lethal cancer, accounting for more deaths than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined -- and ...
Mayo Clinic Chest Surgeons Propose New Patient-Centered Measures...
Feb-06-2007
Main Category: Lung Cancer News Article Date: 06 Feb 2007 - 0:00 PST In an era when lung cancer remains the most lethal cancer, accounting for more deaths than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined -- and ...
Many lung cancer cases in nonsmokers: study
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Feb-09-2007
Reuters - Up to 20 percent of women who develop lung cancer have never smoked, U.S. researchers found in a study that suggests secondhand smoke may be to blame.
Winning a Jackpot, Facing the Ultimate Loss
Feb-10-2007
Wayne A. Schenk figured that someday he might get lung cancer. His parents both died of the disease, and Mr.
Southwest co-founder, M. Lamar Muse, dies
Feb-06-2007
The co-founder and first president and CEO of Southwest Airlines, M. Lamar Muse, died Monday of lung cancer, the family said. He was 86.
Many lung cancer cases in nonsmokers, study finds
Feb-09-2007
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Zimbalist dies at 73
Feb-07-2007
Obituaries: Donations may be made to the ASPCA. -- Stephanie Zimbalist, wife of Efrem Zimbalist Jr., died in Solvang, Calif. Feb. 5 of lung cancer. She was 73.
Around the Horn: Braves' 1957 Series MVP Burdette dies
Feb-07-2007
Lew Burdette, MVP of the 1957 World Series when he pitched the Milwaukee Braves to their only championship, died Tuesday of lung cancer.
Braves' 1957 Series MVP Burdette dies
Feb-07-2007
Lew Burdette, MVP of the 1957 World Series when he pitched the Milwaukee Braves to their only championship, died Tuesday of lung cancer.
All-Star Pitcher Lew Burdette Dies At 80
Feb-07-2007
Lew Burdette, MVP of the 1957 World Series and a two-time All-Star, died Tuesday at age 80 after a long battle with lung cancer....
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Feb-06-2007
All-Star pitcher Lew Burdette dies at 80 ATLANTA, Feb. 6 -- Lew Burdette, MVP of the 1957 World Series and a two-time All-Star, died Tuesday at age 80 after a long battle with lung cancer.