Free Booklet Gives the Facts on Lung Cancer
(HealthDay)
Jul-29-2007
HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- People diagnosed with the
number one cancer killer, lung cancer, now have a new resource for
information from the National Lung Cancer Partnership.
Israeli researcher questions HRT warnings
Jul-29-2007
If people who carry lighters have a higher rate of lung cancer, does that mean lighters cause cancer? asks Israeli researcher Amos Pines.
FYI
Jul-31-2007
A fund to assist the children of Beledonia "Bell" Shaw, who passed away after a courageous fight with lung cancer, has been established at First Bank and Trust in Dawson.
The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation Hosted Lung Cancer: Drive it off the Earth Golf Tournament II
Jul-28-2007
The Bonnie J. Addario "A Breath Away from the Cure" Lung Cancer Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco and San Carlos, California, hosted Lung Cancer: Drive it off the Earth Golf Tournament II at Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae, California, on Monday, June 25, 2007 with a shotgun start at high noon. It was truly a hole in one in the fight against Lung Cancer, raising over $150,000. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2007)
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Added chemotherapy improves lung cancer survival
(Reuters)
Jul-26-2007
Reuters - A course of chemotherapy prior
to standard treatment, known as "induction" chemotherapy,
appears to improve survival in patients with advanced
non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of
lung cancer, according to a report in the International Journal
of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics.
New radiotherapy approach shows promise as early stage lung cancer treatment
Jul-28-2007
SYRACUSE, N.Y. ? A novel radiotherapy approach has shown promise as a treatment option, and may possibly increase the cure rate, for people with early stage lung cancer who are unable to tolerate surgery, according to findings from a five-year...
New Approach Shows Promise As Lung Cancer Treatment
Jul-28-2007
A novel radiotherapy approach has shown promise as a treatment option, and may possibly increase the cure rate, for people with early stage lung cancer who are unable to tolerate surgery, according to findings from a five-year study led by SUNY Upstate Medical University. [click link for full article]
Quebec commission rules ex-Alcan workers be compensated for lung cancer
Jul-27-2007
A Quebec workplace accident commission has ruled the families of 10 former Alcan workers who contracted lung cancer while on the job should be compensated.
GroundBreaking News on Lung Cancer Treatment Using CyberKnife
Jul-25-2007
The CyberKnife Center of Miami (http:miamimorsecyberknifecom) has added the Xsight Lung Tracking System to its arsenal of cancer tumor killing tools The Xsight Lung Tracking System allows for totally non-invasive lung cancer treatment by implementing fiducialess......
Ground-Breaking News on Lung Cancer Treatment Using CyberKnife
Jul-28-2007
The CyberKnife boasts totally non-invasive lung cancer treatment with Accuray's Xsight™ Lung Tracking System. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2007)
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Jorge Montoro, 82, Peruvian actor
Jul-28-2007
Obituary: Veteran thesp appeared in films, TV and theater -- Jorge Montoro, Peruvian actor who appeared in films, TV shows and onstage, died of lung cancer July 17 in Lima. He was 82.
Great Soprano, Beverly Sills Dies at 78
Jul-28-2007
Beverly Sills died today after battling severe lung cancer. Sills entered into the hospital a month ago after falling down and breaking her rib. Ms. Sills was one...
Farewell to Tammy Faye
Jul-28-2007
After a long and painful battle with colon and lung cancer, on Friday, July 20, 2007, Tammy Faye (Bakker) Messner passed away at her home near Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy...
Bowling icon, Don Tess, was a man of character
Jul-20-2007
When Don Tess Sr. passed away July 8 after a long battle against lung cancer, the community lost more than a longtime Eagle River resident.
Epigenomics AG Demonstrates Feasibility Of Convenient Blood Test For Lung Cancer Detection In Clinical Study
Jul-11-2007
Epigenomics AG takes a further step towards launching a convenient blood-based lung cancer screening test that could considerably improve the early detection of lung cancer, the most common cause of cancer-related death. The molecular diagnostics company today announced positive data resulting from a clinical study as part of its lung cancer screening test development program. The program aims at developing a blood based test for the reliable and convenient early detection of lung cancer. In an initial study last year Epigenomics identified numerous candidate DNA methylation biomarkers that appear in lung tumors, but not in normal lung tissue. The objective of this most recent study, run in cooperation with the Department of Pneumology a...
Researchers At Institute Of Cancer Research Target Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy
Jul-11-2007
Fresh data on non-small cell lung cancer are presented in the report "A potential to reduce pulmonary toxicity: the use of perfusion SPECT with IMRT for functional lung avoidance in radiotherapy of non-small cell lung cancer." According to recent research from the United Kingdom, "The study aimed to examine specific avoidance of functional lung (FL) defined by a single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) lung perfusion scan, using intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3-DCRT) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients with NSCLC underwent planning computerized tomography (CT) and lung perfusion SPECT scan in the treatment position using fiducial markers to allow...
Advances in Field of Pulmonology Provide Promise for Lung Cancer Patients Interventional Pulmonology Brings Effective New Way
Jul-12-2007
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women today In fact despite massive preventive efforts over the past two decades more than 200000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in......
Inflammatory Genes Raise Lung Cancer Risk
(HealthDay)
Jul-11-2007
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Changes in two genes that
activate the immune system after tissue damage may increase lung cancer
risk, researchers report.
Little targets lung cancer; Creosote to be phased out; Gillibrand visits troops
Jul-13-2007
"New York is the first state to enact legislation to phase out the use of this dangerous carcinogen"
Elizabeth Little, R-, and Owen Johnson, R-, for their support of legislation to establish a state-funded early lung cancer detection research program.
Walk raises $10,000 for lung cancer charity
Jul-14-2007
CHEERS to all the individuals and groups that made the Lungs for Life Walk at Headwaters Park such a wonderful success.
Charles W. Hill Jr.
Jul-11-2007
Charles W. Hill Jr., 56, of , died Monday July 9, 2007, at his home after a battle with lung cancer.