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The Latest Breaking News from Lung Cancer

AstraZeneca ditches lung cancer treatment trial

The FTSE 100 firm stopped a stage volrustomig drug trial a month after halting a trial for a new heart disease treatment.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

AstraZeneca abandons lung cancer treatment trial in fresh setback for drugs giant

The trial being halted comes as another blow to the pharmaceutical company

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Air Pollution Was Linked to Blood Changes Years Before Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Analysis Finds

Researchers found blood metabolite changes associated with air pollution exposure years before lung cancer diagnosis among 1,357 study participants.

Medical Daily · Aug 15

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Former Smokers Stay Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening for 15 Years After Quitting, and Most Never Get Scanned

Quitting does not end eligibility for lung cancer screening. Federal guidance covers 15 years after the last cigarette, yet most eligible adults skip it.

Medical Daily · Aug 13

Dax Shepard: 'My dad and I were a match made in hell'

Dax Shepard was talking to Taron Egerton on his Armchair Expert podcast when he opened up about his complicated relationship with dad Dave, who died in 2012 after losing his battle with lung cancer.

BANG Premier · Aug 11

Lung Cancer Recovery Isn't Over After Surgery as Barry Manilow's Journey Shows

Barry Manilow's postponed concert highlights his lung cancer recovery and why healing after lung surgery requires patience before strenuous activity.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

An 83 Percent Risk Reduction in Lung Cancer Sounds Enormous, and the Number Needs Three Pieces of Context

Retevmo cut recurrence or death risk by 83% in early RET-positive lung cancer. What relative risk reduction means and who the finding applies to.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

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‘Active’ man died just nine months after run led to cancer diagnosis

Julie Kelly’s husband Sean was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer in February 2025 and died nine months later

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Barry Manilow Cancels Show Just 45 Minutes Before Curtain as Health Update Raises Fresh Lung Cancer Concerns

Barry Manilow cancelled a concert in Lexington, Kentucky, just 45 minutes before it was due to begin, sparking concern about his health as he continues to recover from early-stage lung cancer.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Barry Manilow cancels concert just hours before showtime due to ‘unforseen circumstances’

News comes seven months after Manilow shared his stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Richard E. Grant: Becoming a widower made me aware of ‘loss and survival’

The actor’s wife, Joan Washington, died in September 2021 after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.

Evening Standard · Jul 30

MJ Shannon Cause of Death Update: Death Certificate Reveals What Happened Before Kris Jenner's Mum Died

The death certificate of Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, Kris Jenner's mother, reveals her cause of death as acute cardiopulmonary arrest, with underlying conditions including metastatic lung cancer.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Andhra Pradesh teams up with AstraZeneca for next-gen cancer care model

Andhra Pradesh signed an MoU with AstraZeneca for an integrated precision oncology ecosystem. This initiative will integrate artificial intelligence and advanced genomics for cancer care. The collaboration aims to transform patient journeys from screening to follow-up. AstraZeneca will deploy AI-powered solutions for early lung cancer detection. An Integrated Genomic Solutions…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Why some smokers don't develop lung cancer, while non-smokers do: New study reveals direct evidence

New research reveals how inherited genetics impact DNA damage from exposures. This study provides direct evidence explaining why cancer risk varies among individuals. Scientists bred mice with diverse genetic backgrounds to study cancer development. They found genetic makeup alters mutation processes and tumor development pathways. These findings will inform future…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

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Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Ministry of Public Health Unites All Sectors to Advance Lung Health in Thailand

The Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, has joined forces with all parties to advance Thailand’s lung health agenda through the “Lung Health Policy Forum: Breathing Matters - A Policy Vision for Stronger Lung Health for Thai People”. The forum aims to accelerate action on lung cancer and…

Medical Daily · Jul 24

FDA Just Approved a New Targeted Lung Cancer Drug: Who Qualifies for Jideytro Treatment

The FDA approved Jideytro (zidesamtinib) on July 22, 2026, for previously treated ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer. Here is who qualifies and what the ARROS-1 trial showed.

Medical Daily · Jul 16

Young Non-Smokers with Healthy Diets Are Developing Lung Cancer at Unexpected Rates, New Research Suggests

USC researchers found that young non-smoking lung cancer patients ate healthier diets, raising questions about pesticide exposure. Here's what the research actually shows.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

Global Cancer Cases Could Reach 35 Million a Year by 2050 as Population Growth and Aging Drive a 67% Surge

Global Cancer Statistics 2026 projects 34 million cancer cases by 2050, a 67% increase. Nearly 21 million cases in 2024, 9.8 million deaths. Lung cancer remains the top killer.

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Medical Daily · Jul 14

Heavy Marijuana Smoking Was Linked to a Nearly 4-Times Higher Lung Cancer Risk in the Largest U.S. Study of Its Kind

A 150,000-person retrospective study found cannabis use disorder linked to 3.87x higher lung cancer risk. Published in Lung Cancer journal. Risk consistent across all cancer subtypes.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

AstraZeneca to license lung cancer drug from China's Dizal Pharmaceutical

Dizal Pharmaceutical shares rose significantly after announcing a major drug rights deal. AstraZeneca will pay $600 million upfront for global rights to Sunvozertinib. This targeted treatment addresses a specific genetic mutation in lung cancer patients. The agreement includes potential future payments tied to development and sales. This collaboration aims to…

Medical Daily · Jul 10

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.

BANG Premier · Jul 9

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.

BANG Premier · Jul 8

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.

Medical Daily · Jul 6

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.

The Conversation · Jun 30

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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