The Latest Breaking News from Lung Cancer

Lung cancer screening hopes to save lives. But we also need to watch for possible harms

There is much to commend about Australia’s lung cancer screening program, which started on July 1.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2025

Air pollution linked to lung cancer-driving DNA mutations, study finds

Research finds that the higher the levels of air pollution in a region, the more cancer-promoting mutations are present

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

The US’s asbestos U-turn: why the Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its ban

Once asbestos enters the lungs, it doesn’t leave. Its sharp, microscopic fibres scar tissues, trigger inflammation and can cause deadly diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer and laryngeal cancer. That’s why over 60 countries have banned it – and why the US mostly phased it out.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025

California Father Battling Lung Cancer Denied Coverage for 'Last Option' Treatment, Family Says

A California man with stage 4 lung cancer was denied insurance coverage for a double lung transplant clinical trial, leaving his family scrambling.

Latin Times · May 9, 2025

Silent Signs Of Lung Cancer: Depression, Fingertip Changes, And Other Symptoms You Might Miss

While a persistent cough, chest infections, coughing up blood, breathlessness, and chest pain are well-known signs of lung cancer, the body can also send subtle warnings that are easy to miss.

Medical Daily · Apr 30, 2025

Neighbours’ Ian Smith says cancer diagnosis left him in cruel and brutal place

The actor, best known for playing Harold Bishop on the Australian soap opera, revealed last year that he has a rare form of terminal lung cancer.

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025

Dame Esther Rantzen shares emotional final wish as she faces 'limited' time amid cancer battle

The beloved broadcaster and Childline founder, 84, is battling stage 4 lung cancer and recently revealed her time is now ‘extremely limited’

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

Richard E. Grant reveals late wife made list of women he shouldn't date weeks before she died

His wife passed away in September 2021 at the age of 74, eight months after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Dame Esther Rantzen's 'amazing' cancer drug no longer working , daughter reveals in heartbreaking update

The 84-year-old broadcaster was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2023 and, at one point, was given just weeks to live

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Is cancer a lifestyle disease? Everyday habits that might be affecting your health

Cancer is a daunting word that no one wants to hear, yet it affects millions of lives worldwide. While some factors, like genetics and environmental exposures, are beyond our control, the everyday choices we make can play a huge role in either increasing or reducing our risk. From what we…

The Times of India · Mar 18, 2025