Give Up Killer Smoking
May-30-2007
Smoking can cause lung cancer and other disease. Smoking also causes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD... Cigarette smoking has been strongly linked with lung cancer.
KPIG's Hopper Passes
May-30-2007
Laura Ellen Hopper , PD and co-founder of legendary free-form Triple A outlet, KPIG /Freedom, CA, passed away Monday from complications from recently diagnosed lung cancer.
Joyce Sandrin
May-31-2007
Joyce Sandrin, 75, formerly of Norway, died on May 21, 2007, at her daughter Jean's home after a brief struggle with lung cancer.
Arthur a. Knorr II, 81, of Spring Lake Heights
May-30-2007
ARTHUR A. KNORR II, 81, of SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, died Tuesday, May 29, after a long struggle with , the lung cancer caused by asbestos.
Stephen Marc Houtman, 55, of Atlantic Highlands
May-26-2007
STEPHEN MARC HOUTMAN, 55, of , left this world peacefully Wednesday, May 23, at home, after a courageous battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Benefits for man with lung cancer
May-16-2007
Two benefits have been planned for Robert Peed Sr. of , who was diagnosed with last November.
lung cancer symptoms
May-07-2007
....Cancer Lung Cancer Trial The Early diagnosis for our charter Lung Cancer Institute Information about LUNG CANCER SYMPTOMS of lung cancer early so deadly because in the number one type of air in....
New Lung Cancer Models Predict Risk With Modest Accuracy
May-07-2007
Researchers have developed three lung cancer risk prediction models for current, former, and never smokers.Reliable risk prediction models would be of great value for determining an individual's likelihood of developing lung cancer and his or her potential benefit from preventive treatment or clinical trials. However, existing models focus primarily on long-term smokers.Margaret Spitz, M. [click link for full article]
Cholesterol drug 'reduces lung cancer risk'
May-08-2007
USE of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may reduce the risk of lung cancer by about half, according to findings from a study reported this month.
[in Reuters]
Statins Could Cut Lung Cancer Risk
May-07-2007
Title: Statins Could Cut Lung Cancer Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 5/8/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2007
All About Lung Cancer
May-08-2007
The diagnosis of lung cancer can be devastating. If it happens to you or a loved one, you'll want accurate information and answers to your questions in terms you can...
Cholesterol Drugs May Fight Lung Cancer
May-07-2007
People who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs for more than six months " even smokers " cut their lung cancer risk by 55%, a Veterans Administration study suggests.
Newsbriefs from May issue of the journal Chest
May-06-2007
Newsbriefs from the May issue of the journal CHEST highlight the following studies: "Statins Shown to Prevent Lung Cancer"; "First Degree Relatives of Patients with Lung Cancer Have Increased Cancer Risk"; and "Firefighters Report Increase in Lung Illness from WTC 'Dust'."
Statins associated with reduced lung cancer risk
May-07-2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may reduce the risk of lung cancer by about half, according to findings from a study reported this month.
Statins may reduce the risk of lung cancer even for smokers
May-07-2007
New research in the U.S. is indicating that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may protect against the development of lung cancer.
Statins May Reduce Risk for Lung Cancer
May-08-2007
In a case-control study, use of statins for more than 6 months was associated with a 55% reduced risk for lung cancer. (CME,CE)
Medscape Medical News
Can Statins Prevent Lung Cancer?
May-08-2007
A class of drugs best known as a treatment for heart disease may also prevent lung cancer, according to a new study.
Cholesterol Drugs May Fight Lung Cancer
May-07-2007
"The data obtained after six months of statin use clearly shows a decreasing risk for lung cancer with increasing duration of statin use"
People who take -lowering statin drugs for more than six months -- even -- cut their risk by 55%, a Veterans Administration study suggests.
Study suggests cancer risk from depleted uranium
May-08-2007
May 8: Depleted uranium, which is used in armour-piercing ammunition, causes widespread damage to DNA which could lead to lung cancer
John Van Voorhees, 1918-2007: Local TV pioneer seemed to do it all behind the camera
May-07-2007
John Van Voorhees was an engineering expert at KOMO/4 for decades and kept his love of electronics until his death from lung cancer April 2.
Gaylene's Cancer Journal
May-08-2007
Gaylene is a moderator for our support forum here at About.com Smoking Cessation. Recently, she was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, and true to her caring nature, she's...
Depleted Uranium May Post Health Hazard
May-08-2007
A U.S. study suggests exposure to particles of depleted uranium might increase the risk of genetic damage and lung cancer....
Skate-A-Thon Fundraiser A Success
May-06-2007
Allison Heimler of East Hills raised more than $3,000 for the Lung Cancer Alliance at her Hearts of Gold Skate-a-Thon on April 27 at Ice Works in Syosset.
LANL senior scientist joins Biomoda board of directors
May-07-2007
, has been elected to Biomoda Inc.'s board of directors. Albuquerque-based Biomoda is developing early lung cancer detection and diagnostic technologies.
Computed Tomography Scans for Lung Cancer -- Do They Provide any Benefit or Just Increase the Risk?
May-02-2007
Commentary on a study on computed tomography screening for lung cancer, published March 12, 2007 in the Journal of the American Medical Association
Medscape General Surgery