The Latest Breaking News from Lung Cancer

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

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.

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.

Medical Daily · 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…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

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.

Medical Daily · Jul 10

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 9

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.

BANG Premier · Jul 8

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.

Medical Daily · Jul 6