Lung Cancer
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Few of those eligible get lung cancer screening, despite USPSTF recommendations
Fewer than 13% who are eligible get CT screening. Results highlight the need for education, Medicare coverage, and recognition of stigma’s role,...
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Electronic nose may sniff out early lung cancer in COPD
Molecular profiling of exhaled breath using electronic nose (eNose) technology has shown potential as a method of early detection by identifying...
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ACS officer provides ASCO highlights: Targeting hidden cancer, AI in oncology
A pair of new studies show that drugs can reduce cancer risk when cells are elusive.
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Widespread carboplatin, cisplatin shortages: NCCN survey
Only 64% of centers said they are still able to continue treating all current patients receiving carboplatin.
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Safe to stop immunotherapy at 2 years in stable lung cancer
“These data may provide reassurance to us and patients that discontinuing treatment at 2 years can confer the same overall survival as extended...
Conference Coverage
SCLC: Bispecific antibody shows phase 1 promise
The antibody targets delta-like ligand 3, which is one of few surface markers for small cell lung cancer.
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Warning on use of sotorasib after ICI in lung cancer
“We suggest avoiding starting sotorasib within 30 days from the last anti–PD-(L)1 infusion.”
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Immunotherapy plus chemo improves quality of life in NSCLC
The delays reported in time to definitive clinically meaningful deterioration “are particularly pertinent, given the anticipated continued...
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Number of cancer survivors with functional limitations doubled in 20 years
The 70% prevalence of functional limitation among survivors in 2018 is nearly twice that of the general population.
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The breathtaking effects of climate change
“What we’re going to see is not just new diseases but also exacerbation of chronic diseases.”
