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Scientists Discovered a Hidden Immune Backup System That Could Make mRNA Cancer Vaccines Far More Powerful

Washington University researchers found mRNA cancer vaccines activate an unexpected backup immune pathway. The Nature study could help improve vaccines for melanoma, lung cancer, and more.

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Jennifer Grey being comforted by showbiz pals after announcing death of her mother

The Dirty Dancing star is being supported by friends including Richard E. Grant after she took to social media to announce the passing of her mother, Jo Wilder, sharing a heartfelt tribute describing her final days following a recent lung cancer diagnosis.

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Jennifer Grey's mother dies a week after lung cancer diagnosis

Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey has paid tribute to her "brave" mother Jo Wilder who aged 94 on July 4 - a week after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

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UCLA Found a Hidden Weakness in Some of the Deadliest Cancers, and Existing FDA-Approved Drugs May Already Be Able to Exploit It

UCLA scientists found E2F3 is a critical vulnerability in RB-deficient small cell cancers. DHODH inhibitors already FDA-approved for autoimmune diseases may be able to exploit it.

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Australia’s lung cancer screening program is a year old. But can the health system deliver?

It’s been a year since Australia launched its National Lung Cancer Screening Program. Since July 2025, about 100,000 Australians have been screened.

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Medscape Report Finds Cytoreductive Surgery During TKI Therapy May Extend Survival in EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer Patients

A Medscape report published June 22, 2026 citing a June 11 International Journal of Cancer study found cytoreductive surgery during TKI therapy may extend survival in EGFR-mutated NSCLC.

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Alembic Pharma gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic cancer drug

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has secured tentative approval from the USFDA for its generic Binimetinib tablets. This marks a significant step for the company in the cancer treatment drug market. The approval is for the 45mg strength, with potential for marketing exclusivity. Alembic previously received tentative approval for the 15mg strength. Binimetinib…

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Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview

Cancer in the United States experienced a dramatic turnaround in 1991. Prior to that year, cancer deaths had been increasing for decades, peaking at 215 deaths per 100,000 people, meaning about 1 in 4 deaths were attributed to cancer. Then it began to consistently decline, decreasing by 34% between 1991…

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Could a Simple Blood Test Stop Lung Cancer Early?

What if a simple blood test could tell you that lung cancer might develop years before it actually appears? It sounds like science fiction, but researchers believe it could soon become reality. A groundbreaking study has identified a unique set of proteins in the blood that may reveal a person's…

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Patent Cliff Predators: GSK Acquires Nuvalent For $10.6 Billion

GSK agreed to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, or $124 per share, a roughly 40% premium, to add two late-stage lung cancer assets and offset an impending patent cliff.

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£20m artificial intelligence tech ‘will speed up cancer diagnosis for millions’ of UK patients

More than four million patients have already received a faster lung cancer diagnosis or all-clear thanks to AI, the government have said

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GSK makes biggest ever acquisition with $10.6bn for US cancer drug firm

Nuvalent’s late-stage lung cancer treatments zidesamtinib and neladalkib are expected to launch later this year

The Guardian - UK

GSK to buy US lung cancer drug specialist Nuvalent for £8bn

The acquisition is thought to be GSK’s biggest deal in more than a decade.

Evening Standard

Could a Blood Test Predict Cancer Before Symptoms Appear?

Lung cancer is often called the silent killer. By the time symptoms appear, the disease has usually advanced, making treatment more difficult and survival chances lower. For decades, doctors have searched for a way to identify risk before cancer takes hold. Now, scientists may have found one. A groundbreaking study…

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This blood test may reveal lung cancer risk long before symptoms

A new blood test can predict lung cancer more than five years before diagnosis. This breakthrough offers hope for early detection in India. The test identifies individuals at higher risk. This allows for closer monitoring and potential preventive measures. The findings are significant for India's air pollution challenges. This discovery…

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Black Diamond Therapeutics Touts Silevertinib Lung Cancer Data, Eyes FDA Path

Black Diamond Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BDTX) is positioning its lead oncology drug candidate, silevertinib, as a potential treatment for non-small cell lung cancer patients with non-classical EGFR mutations, Chief Executive Officer Mark Velleca said during a Jefferies fireside chat following the company

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Optellum Celebrates Accelerating Impact in Lung Cancer Care; Now at Over 250 Sites and Growing

OXFORD, United Kingdom and HOUSTON, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Optellum, a leader in AI-enabled lung cancer diagnostics, today announced that it has surpassed 250 clinical sites and analyzed more than 3 million cases to date. This milestone underscores Optellum's commitment to empowering health systems and clinical care teams with…

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Barry Manilow Cancer Update: Inside Icon's Traumatic Realisation That He May Never Sing Again

Barry Manilow, 82, shares his uncertainty about regaining his singing voice after lung cancer surgery, despite plans to return to the stage in June and July.

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Barry Manilow fears his voice may not return after lung cancer surgery

Barry Manilow admits he’s unsure whether his voice will fully recover following lung cancer treatment, even as he prepares to return to the stage this summer.

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Barry Manilow Shares Heartbreaking Health Update as Cancer Recovery Leaves Voice 'Unrecognisable'

Barry Manilow discusses his battle with lung cancer and pneumonia, revealing fears of death and the impact on his voice, while remaining determined to return to the stage.

The Independent UK

Newly developed drug helps extend the lives of lung cancer patients in trial

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New dual-action drug a ‘promising step forward’ for patients with hard-to-treat lung cancer

Experts have described the findings as a ‘promising step forward‘ for patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer

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Barry Manilow reveals pneumonia battle after lung cancer surgery

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IDEAYA Biosciences Spotlights Darovasertib Win, FDA Review Path at Oncology Summit

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ:IDYA) executives highlighted recent clinical progress across the company’s oncology pipeline during a fireside chat at TD Cowen’s seventh annual Oncology Innovation Summit, with the discussion focused primarily on darovasertib combinations in uveal melanoma and several ear

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Groundbreaking urine test could detect lung cancer years before symptoms appear

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