Lung cancer medical treatment/research

Lung Nodule Detection Is Getting Smarter A new deep learning model is changing how doctors evaluate lung nodules found on CT scans. These nodules are small growths that may or may not be cancerous. The difficulty lies in identifying which ones need urgent attention and which can be safely observed over time. Standard tools like …

Across Appalachia, lung cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases—taking more lives each year than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. While medical science has advanced with tools like low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening, rural communities throughout Appalachia struggle to access these potentially life-saving resources. This gap matters. Appalachia suffers some of the highest …

Lung cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with millions of lives lost each year. For decades, researchers have been searching for better treatment options that could extend survival rates and improve the quality of life for patients. Now, in an exciting development, the world’s first lung cancer vaccine trials have been initiated across …

To bring greater awareness to lung cancer and its treatment, the American Lung Association has rolled out its State of Lung Cancer 2023 Report. The findings provide hope – treatment options are improving and survival rates have dramatically increased, but the report also showcases what steps can be taken to save even more lives.  About …