Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics
A lung-cancer screening programme that sees mobile clinics visit local communities in England has detected the disease earlier in more than 5,000 people. Specially adapted lorries have been visiting supermarkets,
NHS mobile lung cancer screening has detected more than 5K cases
Over 5,000 people in England have been diagnosed with lung cancer earlier thanks to the NHS’s targeted Lung Health Checks programme.
Experimental device aims to test breath for lung cancer
An experimental portable device might be able to detect lung cancer from a person's exhaled breath, researchers report.
Advanced sensing tech can detect lung cancer in your exhaled breath
Researchers have developed a nanoscale sensor that detects lung cancer simply by analyzing the levels of a chemical called isoprene in your breath. The team believes its breakthrough could unlock a non-invasive,
Early Steps to a Breath Test for Lung Cancer
Exhaled isoprene concentrations in lung cancer patients consistently fell below 40 parts per billion [ppb], in stark contrast to levels exceeding 60 ppb in healthy individuals,
Detecting evidence of lung cancer in exhaled breath
Exhaled breath contains chemical clues to what's going on inside the body, including diseases like lung cancer. And devising ways to sense these compounds could help doctors provide early diagnoses -- and improve patients' prospects.
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'I felt a pain in my chest and ignored it:' Survivor encourages early lung cancer screening
Years ago, McColgan said smoking was a way of life. He says it was advertised often on TV, considered a relaxer and even ...
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GUEST APPEARANCE: Seneca Meadows-funded report on lung cancer rates cherry-picks data, bungles facts
A recent report that found no evidence Seneca Meadows Inc. contributes to lung cancer in its vicinity is a superficial ...
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month highlights risks and early detection tips
Hazardous chemical exposures, radiation, that type of thing increase your risk for having lung cancer,” said Dr. Pierson.
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Positive Trials Continue to Shape the SCLC Treatment Landscape
Additionally, positive findings from trials like ADRIATIC (NCT03703297) and IMforte (NCT05091567) are further shaping ...
Cancer checks in supermarket car parks twice as likely to catch disease early
Current and past smokers, aged 55 to 74, are being asked about their lung health, with CT scans for those at risk of lung ...
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Can I get lung cancer if I’ve never smoked?
It’s a common misconception that someone who gets lung cancer must be a smoker or a former smoker. In Australia, about 90 per ...
Are cancer cases rising in India due to pollution?
India is witnessing a surge in cancer cases, with an estimated 800,000 new diagnoses annually. The increase is attributed to lifestyle changes, tobacco use, and alarming levels of air pollution, ...