New immunotherapy for lung cancer may be effective, safe: Lancet
A novel immunotherapy combination is effective and safe at controlling the progression of lung cancer, results from a clinical trial showed.
Apr 09, 2018, 10:54 AM IST
This new drug may stop cancer-causing gene in its tracks
The drug I-BET-762 was found showing signs of significantly delaying the development of existing breast and lung cancers by zeroing in on how a cancerous gene, called c-Myc, acts.
Mar 27, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
'Drastic' HIV decrease prompted by cancer drug in lung cancer patient
Some 37 million people worldwide have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS.
Dec 03, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
Women with arthritis at higher risk of lung disease
According to researchers, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers have a 47% greater risk of the lung condition.
Oct 23, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Smokers with HIV more at risk of lung cancer than AIDS: Study
Researchers found that smoking and HIV together put people at risk of developing lung cancer at a rate even higher than that among smokers not infected with HIV.
Sep 19, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
'Peepli Live' actor Sitaram Panchal succumbs to cancer, his last pic will break your heart!
One of the most talented actors in Bollywood, Sitaram Panchal, who has best remembered for his roles in 'Peepli Live' and 'Jolly LLB 2' to name a few succumbed to cancer on Thursday.
Aug 10, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Gold nanoparticles maybe useful in treating lung cancer: Study
Gold is a safe chemical element and has the ability to accelerate, or catalyse, chemical reactions.The scientists discovered properties of the metal that allow these catalytic abilities to be accessed in living things without any side effects.
Aug 07, 2017, 21:03 PM IST
Akshay Kumar's 'Jolly LLB 2' fellow actor Sitaram Panchal suffers from cancer, seeks help via Facebook
One of the noted actors in Hindi cinema, Sitaram Panchal, who has featured films such as 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'Jolly LLB 2', 'Peepli Live' and 'Slumdog Millionaire' is currently suffering from Lung and Kidney cancer. The fine actor has been not able to work due to his severe health condition.
Jul 19, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
Singer Sabita Chowdhury passes away at 72
Eminent singer Sabita Chowdhury, widow of legendary composer Salil Chowdhury, died at her residence here on Thursday after a five-month battle with cancer, family sources said.
Jun 29, 2017, 19:13 PM IST
Lung cancer: Thousands of Australians to undergo regular chest scans for early detection
In the trial, people at a high risk of developing lung cancer, predominantly heavy smokers over 55, will undergo regular computer tomography (CT) scans to see if it can detect the disease before it becomes deadly.
Jun 20, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
New method to make lung cancer drug trials more successful
Australian researchers have developed a new method for finding participants in clinical trials of lung cancer drugs, it was announced on Wednesday.
Jun 14, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
Lung cancer linked to increased suicide risk in men
The researchers found that people with lung cancer had a nine-fold increased risk of suicides, the highest compared to breast, prostate, colorectal cancer.
May 24, 2017, 17:25 PM IST
Do you feel safer smoking 'light' cigarettes? Your chances of lung cancer are higher!
Cigarettes labelled as lights, milds, or low-tar – also known as high-ventilation (light) cigarettes – are generally considered to have a lighter, less pronounced flavour, lower levels of tar, nicotine, or other chemicals than regular cigarettes. They are thus marketed by the tobacco industry as a "healthier" option.
May 22, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Statins do not prolong lung cancer patient survival: Study
The results showed that, although there were no adverse effects from taking statins, there were no advantages either.
Mar 01, 2017, 00:49 AM IST
Lung cancer: Know these common signs and symptoms of the disease
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer among aged adults.
Feb 09, 2017, 22:20 PM IST
About 2.5 lakh estimated deaths due to cancer by 2020: Govt
Over a lakh lung cancer deaths and 75,000 fatalities due to breast cancer are estimated in the country by 2020, the government said on Tuesday.
Feb 07, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Vitamin C: Can it kill cancer cells? Know the health benefits of ascorbic acid
Vitamin C is an antioxidant compound found in a variety of fruit and vegetables such as - oranges grapefruits, lemons, cabbages, green and red peppers, broccoli, strawberries, raspberries, etc.
Jan 13, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
Drug gives lung cancer patients four extra months
Most lung cancer patients survived four months longer on an immunotherapy drug than those treated with chemotherapy, according to trial results published Monday.
Dec 13, 2016, 05:58 AM IST
This is how lung cancer can be prevented – Read
The 'post office' of the cell -- or the Golgi apparatus as it is more commonly known -- has the ability to package proteins in order to transport them to other parts of the cell or to deliver them to areas outside of the cell.
Nov 26, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
How lung cancer spread can be prevented
The 'post office' of the cell -- or the Golgi apparatus as it is more commonly known -- has the ability to package proteins in order to transport them to other parts of the cell or to deliver them to areas outside of the cell.
Nov 26, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
