DARK SECRETS: 15 - The Real Truth

Environmental factors and lung cancer risk: What you need to know

Lung cancer is still a major cause of cancer-related death and a worldwide health problem. Although smoking is still the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, environmental variables also play a significant role. Lung cancer accounts for 18.4% of cancer-related fatalities globally, with an estimated 2.2 million new cases diagnosed…

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023

This AI model can tell if you're at high risk of lung cancer by analyzing a single X-ray scan

An AI model found that 28% of non-smokers are at high risk of developing lung cancer, with 2.9% of high-risk individuals developing the disease within six years.

LiveScience · Dec 1, 2023

Late stage breast cancer diagnoses increase by a third, figures show

The proportion of late stage breast cancer diagnoses has increased by more than one third, new figures have shown.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023

World COPD Day: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Ways To Prevent Chronic Lung Disease

People with COPD are at high risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and other complications, including depression and high blood pressure in the lung arteries.

Medical Daily · Nov 15, 2023

Lung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at risk

A new survey finds more people are surviving lung cancer and racial disparities are shrinking. But unless it's caught early, lung cancer still has a low survival rate.

WEKU · Nov 14, 2023

Lung cancer in young adults: What are the causes, challenges and prevention measures

Lung cancer is usually more predominant among older individuals who have a history of smoking or if they are exposed to environmental carcinogens for a longer term. However, lung cancer does not only affect the elderly individuals or anyone with history of smoking, but it can develop among young adults…

The Times of India · Nov 12, 2023

Healthy tissue may predict lung cancer return better than tumors

A new study suggests that the gene activity in healthy tissue surrounding tumors could better predict whether a patient's lung cancer might return after surgery.

LiveScience · Nov 8, 2023

Air pollution | Delhi chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' as toxic smog hangs heavy. Commuters, residents suffer breathing problems. SC expresses grave concern, orders stop to stubble burning. Smog towers not working, govt asked to repair. Meeting to be held to ensure crop burning stops. Cold weather traps pollution, AQI beyond 400 poses…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Annual Lung Cancer Screening Boosts Survival Rates, World-First Study Finds

Long-term study shows early detection through CT scans leads to 81% survival rate over 20 years

Zenger · Nov 7, 2023

Lung cancer roadshow to educate public on symptoms and risks

It comes after a survey revealed 14% of people think lung cancer only impacts smokers.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023