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Breathing during Stethoscope examination

Hi All, I just wanted to ask the community something that I have found very strange today when having a stethoscope examination. Never before have I been told...

Hi All, I just wanted to ask the community something that I have found very str...

Brimay

•2 years ago

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New study examines ‘Achilles heel’ of cancer tumours, paving the way for new treatment strategies.

The findings, published today in Science Advances, will help researchers develop new treatment strategies to limit the progression of solid cancer tumours,...

The findings, published today in Science Advances, will help researchers develop...

2greys

•3 years ago

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New advances in treating non-small cell lung cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. August 1, 2021, is World Lung Cancer Day;...

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.5 million people will be d...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Different pains

Hubby's lower left lobectomy was 3 months ago and through that time hes experienced different types of pain, the last week or so some of his pains are very...

Hubby's lower left lobectomy was 3 months ago and through that time hes experien...

Canabeans

•3 years ago

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Lung cancer: Hope for increasing immunotherapy efficacy

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death. Current treatments employ immunotherapy, often in combination with chemotherapy, but benefits to...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death. Current treatments emp...

2greys

•3 years ago

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World's respiratory societies support community action and education for World Lung Cancer Day

In support of World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American College of Chest Physicians®...

In support of World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, the Forum of International Resp...

2greys

•3 years ago

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New breakthrough to help immune systems in the fight against cancer.

New research has identified potential treatment that could improve the human immune system’s ability to search out and destroy cancer cells within the body....

New research has identified potential treatment that could improve the human imm...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Smoking Cessation After NSCLC Diagnosis Cuts Mortality Risk.

Risks for all-cause mortality, cancer-specific mortality, disease progression reduced for those quitting after diagnosis. For patients with non-small cell lung...

Risks for all-cause mortality, cancer-specific mortality, disease progression re...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Westminster researchers use data science approach to assess whether cancer patients will suffer side effects from radiotherapy

A new study led by the University of Westminster has used predictive AI modelling techniques to anticipate whether cancer patients are likely to develop severe...

A new study led by the University of Westminster has used predictive AI modellin...

2greys

•3 years ago

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‘100,000 parameters’: WVU researcher leads effort to reduce data-transfer error in radiation therapy.

Just as helicopter traffic reporters use their "bird's eye view" to route drivers around roadblocks safely, radiation oncologists treating a variety of cancers...

Just as helicopter traffic reporters use their "bird's eye view" to route driver...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Preventing lung cancer’s unwelcome return

When a doctor gives a patient antibiotics for a bacterial infection, they usually require them to finish the entire treatment, even when symptoms go away. This...

When a doctor gives a patient antibiotics for a bacterial infection, they usuall...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Follow up appointment.

Yay! As suspected the tumour is cold on the PET scan so the new wedge shaped shadow is Fibrosis (scarring) afterall. The fibrosis will never get better, it is...

Yay! As suspected the tumour is cold on the PET scan so the new wedge shaped sha...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Development of the world's first digital model of a cancer cell

The computer model, developed under the lead management of researchers at TU Graz, simulates the cyclical changes in the membrane potential of a cancer cell...

The computer model, developed under the lead management of researchers at TU Gra...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Mayo Clinic study suggests patients with lung cancer be screened for MET oncogene

Research by investigators at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center suggests that physicians should screen patients with lung cancer for MET amplification/overexpression...

Research by investigators at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center suggests that physicians ...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Fast IR imaging-based AI identifies tumour type in lung cancer

Infrared spectroscopy can automatically distinguish between various types of lung cancer and genetic mutations, allowing quick and reliable statements to be...

Infrared spectroscopy can automatically distinguish between various types of lun...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Primary lung cancers detected by LDCT are at lower risk of brain metastases

Patients with primary lung cancer detected using low-dose computed tomography screening are at reduced risk of developing brain metastases after diagnosis,...

Patients with primary lung cancer detected using low-dose computed tomography sc...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Scientists discover novel oncogenic driver gene in human lung cancer

A research team led by Prof. WANG Yuexiang from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health (SINH) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered a novel...

A research team led by Prof. WANG Yuexiang from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrit...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Targeted Therapy for ‘Undruggable’ Lung Cancer Stems from Decades of UCSF Research

Over the past two decades, targeted cancer therapies have changed the prognosis for thousands of patients. By targeting the specific genetic mutation behind a...

Over the past two decades, targeted cancer therapies have changed the prognosis ...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Cough 5 weeks after lung cancer op.

Hubby's lung cancer op was 5 weeks ago he had a lower left lobectomy, open sleeve and now he seems more tired and is coughing and has alot of phlegm in his...

Hubby's lung cancer op was 5 weeks ago he had a lower left lobectomy, open slee...

Canabeans

•3 years ago

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Moffitt Researchers Develop Non-invasive Approach to Measure Biomarker Levels, Predict Outcomes in Lung Cancer Patients

Tests that analyze biomarkers are used during cancer management to guide treatment and provide information about patient prognosis. These tests are often...

Tests that analyze biomarkers are used during cancer management to guide treatme...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Ground-breaking trial pilots new tests to detect lung cancer earlier. I posted about being invited for this a couple of weeks ago.

The first participants have taken part in a new research trial that aims to save lives by detecting lung cancer at an earlier stage when it is more treatable....

The first participants have taken part in a new research trial that aims to save...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Antibody Targets Mechanism That Enables Lung Cancer to Grow and Spread

An investigational antibody in clinical trials for lung cancer appears to disrupt a mechanism that tumor cells exploit to avoid being destroyed by the body’s...

An investigational antibody in clinical trials for lung cancer appears to disrup...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Early lung cancer co-opts immune cell into helping tumors invade the lungs

Immune cells that normally repair tissues in the body can be fooled by tumors when cancer starts forming in the lungs and instead help the tumor become...

Immune cells that normally repair tissues in the body can be fooled by tumors wh...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Follow up appointment

I have just just had my phone appointment with my Oncologist with the results from last month's CT scan. A lot of questions about my breathing, walking...

I have just just had my phone appointment with my Oncologist with the results fr...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Targeted therapy pralsetinib safely effectively treats lung and thyroid cancers with RET alterations

Results from the multi-cohort Phase I/II ARROW clinical trial, conducted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers, showed that a...

Results from the multi-cohort Phase I/II ARROW clinical trial, conducted by The ...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Newly approved drug effective against lung cancer caused by genetic mutation

The new drug sotorasib reduces tumor size and shows promise in improving survival among patients with lung tumors caused by a specific DNA mutation, according...

The new drug sotorasib reduces tumor size and shows promise in improving surviva...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Yesterday in the post

.......I received a letter in the post inviting me to a free Lung Health Check along with a booklet explaining what it was all about. It is a Lung Cancer...

.......I received a letter in the post inviting me to a free Lung Health Check a...

2greys

•3 years ago

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New nanoparticle design paves way for improved detection of tumors

Nano-sized particles have been engineered in a new way to improve detection of tumors within the body and in biopsy tissue, a KTH research team reports. The...

Nano-sized particles have been engineered in a new way to improve detection of...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Research suggests BMI may not be best obesity indicator to assess risk for lung cancer.

New research published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO) suggests the method used to calculate how obesity is measured may affect whether it is...

New research published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO) suggests the me...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Distinguishing between benign and malignant nodules is crucial to catch cancers early.

An artificial intelligence (AI) program accurately predicts the risk that lung nodules detected on screening CT will become cancerous, according to a study in...

An artificial intelligence (AI) program accurately predicts the risk that lung n...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Lung Cancer posts

Breathing during Stethoscope examination

New study examines ‘Achilles heel’ of cancer tumours, paving the way for new treatment strategies.

New advances in treating non-small cell lung cancer

Different pains

Lung cancer: Hope for increasing immunotherapy efficacy

World's respiratory societies support community action and education for World Lung Cancer Day

New breakthrough to help immune systems in the fight against cancer.

Smoking Cessation After NSCLC Diagnosis Cuts Mortality Risk.

Westminster researchers use data science approach to assess whether cancer patients will suffer side effects from radiotherapy

‘100,000 parameters’: WVU researcher leads effort to reduce data-transfer error in radiation therapy.

Preventing lung cancer’s unwelcome return

Follow up appointment.

Development of the world's first digital model of a cancer cell

Mayo Clinic study suggests patients with lung cancer be screened for MET oncogene

Fast IR imaging-based AI identifies tumour type in lung cancer

Primary lung cancers detected by LDCT are at lower risk of brain metastases

Scientists discover novel oncogenic driver gene in human lung cancer

Targeted Therapy for ‘Undruggable’ Lung Cancer Stems from Decades of UCSF Research

Cough 5 weeks after lung cancer op.

Moffitt Researchers Develop Non-invasive Approach to Measure Biomarker Levels, Predict Outcomes in Lung Cancer Patients

Ground-breaking trial pilots new tests to detect lung cancer earlier. I posted about being invited for this a couple of weeks ago.

Antibody Targets Mechanism That Enables Lung Cancer to Grow and Spread

Early lung cancer co-opts immune cell into helping tumors invade the lungs

Follow up appointment

Targeted therapy pralsetinib safely effectively treats lung and thyroid cancers with RET alterations

Newly approved drug effective against lung cancer caused by genetic mutation

Yesterday in the post

New nanoparticle design paves way for improved detection of tumors

Research suggests BMI may not be best obesity indicator to assess risk for lung cancer.

Distinguishing between benign and malignant nodules is crucial to catch cancers early.

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