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Radon levels higher in Kentucky; some health departments have free testing kits

Radon is a problem in Kentucky, thanks to the state’s karst geologic system. According to the CDC, the odorless gas is responsible for 21-thousand lung cancer deaths a year in America.

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Vitamin D intake ‘may reduce cancer mortality in the population by 15%’

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased cancer mortality risk, particularly in relation to bowel, stomach, prostate, and lung cancers.

The Independent UK

Israelis Find Biomarker For Possible Relapse-free Lung Cancer Treatment

A biomarker that has been discovered by Israeli researchers may completely change how lung cancer is treated.

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Depression And Anxiety Do Not Increase Risk Of Cancer: Study

The data was collected from 300,000 adults across the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Norway and Canada published in ACS Journal.

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Using robots to take lung biopsies could be ‘transformative’ for cancer patients

Doctors at the Royal Brompton Hospital and St Bartholomew’s Hospital are currently using robotics-assisted technology in a clinical trial.

The Independent UK

Incidence of lung cancer on the rise in Karnataka, say oncologists

Oncologists in Mysuru express concern over rising burden of lung cancer in India. Est. incidence in Karnataka in 2021 was 5,744, with 3,614 cases in males and 2,130 in females. Lung cancer is leading cause of cancer deaths in State, accounting for 10.47%. In India, it accounts for 5.9% of…

The Hindu

Jonnie Irwin shares heartbreaking admission following family bike ride

The presenter was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020 and it has since spread to his brain

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Tiny Robot Travels Deep Into Lungs To Detect And Treat Early Cancer

University of Leeds scientists develop groundbreaking technology for precise and minimally invasive lung cancer treatment.

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How England's new lung cancer screening could save thousands of lives – expert Q&A

Lung cancer is often caught too late. As a result, it has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers. To detect it earlier, NHS England is rolling out a nationwide screening programme that has already begun in some areas, but will ramp up from 2025. Smokers and former…

The Conversation

World Lung Cancer Day 2023: Disease’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments

The annual commemoration has raised awareness for lung cancer for more than a decade

Evening Standard

Tom Bradby pays heart-wrenching tribute to close ITV friend Emily Morgan at her funeral

ITV journalist Emily Morgan, who worked for ITV News for more than two decades, was only 45 when she died from lung cancer in May

Daily Mirror

Lung cancer rates among women to overtake men in UK for the first time

Women are warned to stay viligilant against signs of lung cancer

The Independent UK

‘I had zero symptoms’: NHS trial detects lung cancer in fitness fan

Jackie Head, who has trained in the Arctic, now cancer free after early diagnosis in pilot England scheme

The Guardian - UK

Lung cancer diagnoses of UK women to outnumber men’s for first time

Exclusive: Women urged to study symptoms and be as vigilant as they are for breast cancer

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Lung cancer symptoms: what to look out for

Though there are usually no signs initially, symptoms such as wheezing and a persistent cough can emerge over time

The Guardian - UK

AstraZeneca stock value falls by nearly £14bn after cancer drug trial results

Shares close down 8% on concerns that new lung cancer drug may not be as successful as hoped

Daily Mirror

Brave Esther Rantzen 'surrounded by family' in cancer battle, close pal reveals

Dame Esther Rantzen was diagnosed with lung cancer at the start of the year, which had spread into her armpit. It has since deteriorated but pal Angela Rippon says she's remaining upbeat

Nottingham Post

Dame Esther Rantzen shares how long she has left to live after her cancer diagnosis

She gave her first interview since announcing news of her diagnosis

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Oncologist told Esther Rantzen how long she has left due to cancer

Dame Esther pressed for an answer after discovering she had lung cancer

Wales Online

BBC The One Show: Esther Rantzen issues health update following lung cancer diagnosis

The 83-year-old journalist and Childline founder has stage four lung cancer

Daily Mirror

Dame Esther Rantzen shares how long she has left to live after her lung cancer diagnosis

Journalist and presenter, Dame Esther Rantzen, 82, shared her lung cancer diagnosis in January and has since revealed she is facing Stage 4 cancer

The Conversation

How do we know health screening programmes work?

The UK is set to roll out a national lung cancer screening programme for people aged 55 to 74 with a history of smoking. The idea is to catch lung cancer at an early stage when it is more treatable.

Chronicle Live

Little-known lung cancer symptom on your fingers and other signs of the disease

Lung cancer doesn't always cause symptoms until it starts to spread, however some people may have early signs of the illness

Daily Record

Subtle lung cancer warning sign that you may spot in your fingers

There are lesser known symptoms of cancer that are important to look out for in order to identify the disease, increasing the chances of survival.

Daily Mirror

Subtle lung cancer symptom spotted on your fingers - 'unexpected' sign revealed

Lung cancer can prevent more unexpected symptoms, such as a change in the shape of your fingers as well as the condition of your fingernails

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