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Dame Esther Rantzen considering assisted dying if lung cancer doesn't improve as she joins Dignitas

The 83-year-old Childline founder and broadcaster revealed in May she had stage four lung cancer

Evening Standard

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Star Andre Braugher’s Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed As Lung Cancer

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Emmy-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Dies at 61 From Lung Cancer

Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, beloved star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, has passed away from lung cancer at 61.

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Big Bang Theory’s Kate Micucci reveals ‘surprise’ lung cancer diagnosis

Comedian and actor recently underwent a successful surgery to treat the cancer

The Independent UK

Study finds how small amounts of physical activity can be valuable in late-stage lung cancer

More people die from lung cancer annually worldwide than from any other cancer. Nevertheless, a recent study headed by Curtin University discovered that individuals with incurable forms of the disease may live longer if they engage in less than five minutes of physical activity each day. Read further on Dynamite…

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Dame Esther Rantzen quits Childline after 37 years amid terminal cancer diagnosis

The presenter revealed she had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer earlier this year

Evening Standard

Dame Esther Rantzen quits Childline charity after cancer diagnosis

Rantzen shared that her cancer had progressed to stage four earlier this year

The Independent UK

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'Clean air' doctor dies of lung cancer

A 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor who advocated for an end to air pollution died from lung cancer on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Environmental factors and lung cancer risk: What you need to know

Lung cancer is still a major cause of cancer-related death and a worldwide health problem. Although smoking is still the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, environmental variables also play a significant role. Lung cancer accounts for 18.4% of cancer-related fatalities globally, with an estimated 2.2 million new cases diagnosed…

The Times of India

This AI model can tell if you're at high risk of lung cancer by analyzing a single X-ray scan

An AI model found that 28% of non-smokers are at high risk of developing lung cancer, with 2.9% of high-risk individuals developing the disease within six years.

LiveScience

Late stage breast cancer diagnoses increase by a third, figures show

The proportion of late stage breast cancer diagnoses has increased by more than one third, new figures have shown.

The National (Scotland)

AI Identifies Non-Smokers At Risk Of Lung Cancer

New AI model accurately predicts high-risk group using single chest X-ray, aiding early detection

Zenger

The role of smoking and other risk factors in lung cancer development

Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, contributing to about 85% of cases. The combustion of tobacco releases carcinogens, such as benzene and formaldehyde, which damage lung cells and DNA, leading to mutations that can initiate cancer. The risk is dose-dependent, meaning the more cigarettes smoked and the longer…

The Times of India

Advancements in lung cancer treatment: Targeted therapies and immunotherapy

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the whole world despite herculean measures being taken to prevent and detect early lung cancer. The treatment of lung cancer has been conventional until around the last decade and even now in certain patients, but newer modalities like targeted therapies…

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Medical Daily

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Dispels Common Misconceptions About The Disease

It is the third most common type of cancer in the U.S. Nearly 240,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

Medical Daily

World COPD Day: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Ways To Prevent Chronic Lung Disease

People with COPD are at high risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and other complications, including depression and high blood pressure in the lung arteries.

WEKU

Lung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at risk

A new survey finds more people are surviving lung cancer and racial disparities are shrinking. But unless it's caught early, lung cancer still has a low survival rate.

The Times of India

Lung cancer in young adults: What are the causes, challenges and prevention measures

Lung cancer is usually more predominant among older individuals who have a history of smoking or if they are exposed to environmental carcinogens for a longer term. However, lung cancer does not only affect the elderly individuals or anyone with history of smoking, but it can develop among young adults…

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Healthy tissue may predict lung cancer return better than tumors

A new study suggests that the gene activity in healthy tissue surrounding tumors could better predict whether a patient's lung cancer might return after surgery.

The Hindu

Air pollution | Delhi chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' as toxic smog hangs heavy. Commuters, residents suffer breathing problems. SC expresses grave concern, orders stop to stubble burning. Smog towers not working, govt asked to repair. Meeting to be held to ensure crop burning stops. Cold weather traps pollution, AQI beyond 400 poses…

Zenger

Annual Lung Cancer Screening Boosts Survival Rates, World-First Study Finds

Long-term study shows early detection through CT scans leads to 81% survival rate over 20 years

The Independent UK

Lung cancer roadshow to educate public on symptoms and risks

It comes after a survey revealed 14% of people think lung cancer only impacts smokers.

LiveScience

Millions more people need lung cancer screening, ACS says

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest millions more people should get yearly lung cancer screenings than were previously recommended to.

WEKU

The American Cancer Society says more people should get screened for lung cancer

New guidelines say more current and former smokers should get screened on a yearly basis. New treatments for lung cancer make early detection of the lethal disease more important.

Fortune

5 million more American smokers—and former smokers—should now get screened for lung cancer annually. Here's why

Recent studies have shown that modifying screening requirements “could make a real difference in saving lives," the American Cancer Society says.

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