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Tennessee lawmakers just passed a bill to expand biomarker testing coverage, a breakthrough that helps doctors find the right cancer treatment the first time. One lung cancer survivor says the test saved his life.
Two newly approved cancer treatments are giving Scottish patients hope, with one lung cancer drug reducing disease progression by 84%. The drugs offer patients more choices and better outcomes in their fight against cancer.
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Herbert "Bert" Coffen survived lung cancer and served his country, but now he's back to work at 85 delivering meals to cover mounting medical costs. His community rallied with a GoFundMe to help the veteran and his wife finally rest.
Leah Phillips was 43 when doctors told her she had 12 months to live after a Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Six years later, the Kentucky mom shows no evidence of disease and is helping other young patients find hope.
A breakthrough drug called Gotistobart has shown remarkable results in advanced lung cancer patients, reducing their risk of death by more than half. The trial results offer new hope for people facing one of the world's most challenging cancer diagnoses.
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a new therapy that fights lung cancer tumors while preventing deadly muscle wasting in a single treatment. Early results in mice show the approach works 2.5 times better than standard treatments without harmful side effects.
A new robotic technology is catching lung cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages, helping patients skip repeat surgeries and recover faster. Early-stage diagnoses at Mayo Clinic jumped from 46% to 69% in just five years.
A groundbreaking Mount Sinai study shows that lung cancer surgery is just as safe for patients 80 and older as it is for younger adults. This finding could transform treatment options for thousands of elderly cancer patients previously considered too frail for surgery.
Two new therapies just won backing from European regulators to treat one of the deadliest forms of lung cancer. The treatments fill critical gaps that have frustrated doctors for decades.
Daniel West discovered lung cancer during a routine heart scan and chose MD Anderson for treatment, where a comprehensive care team helped him reach two years cancer-free. His story shows how second opinions and specialized cancer centers can make all the difference in complex diagnoses. ##
Zhou Quanhu spent 47 years capturing life's biggest moments for others. Facing late-stage lung cancer, the beloved Chinese photographer decided to celebrate his own life while he still could.
A massive nationwide screening program in England is catching lung cancer earlier than ever before, giving thousands more people a fighting chance. Over five years, the initiative dramatically increased early-stage diagnoses when treatment works best. #
Researchers discovered that ovarian cancer cells activate survival mode within hours of treatment, but an existing lung cancer drug can block this response. The breakthrough could help thousands of women whose tumors stop responding to therapy.
After beating Stage 4 lung cancer, filmmaker Jeanine Thomas brought her friend Herbert Heller's incredible Holocaust survival story to the big screen. "The Optimist" shares how a Catholic family sheltered the teenage Auschwitz escapee who later inspired generations with his message of hope.
A German Shepherd's obsessive sniffing behavior led her owner to discover stage one lung cancer. Scientists are now using AI to recreate dogs' cancer-detecting abilities.
Researchers in Sweden discovered why lung cancer spreads faster in older patients and found a promising way to stop it. The breakthrough could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for the patients who need them most.
A German shepherd's obsessive sniffing of her owner's breath led to the discovery of stage one lung cancer, saving her life. Now scientists are training an AI-powered "e-nose" to replicate dogs' disease-detecting abilities.
A grandmother's lung cancer treatment once cost her family their life savings. Now, thanks to China's expanded medical insurance, over 230 cancer drugs are affordable for millions of aging families.
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A saw-whet owl with two broken wings is now raising funds for the wildlife rehabber who saved her life while fighting lung cancer. The campaign has already pulled in over $19,000 to support the woman's medical recovery.
Scientists discovered how lung tumors hijack the body's immune safety system to protect themselves from treatment. The breakthrough could help immunotherapy work for thousands more cancer patients.
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