Cancer research
Research has shed light on the limitations and challenges faced by lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, particularly in relation to self-management. A recent study conducted by researchers from the School of Nursing, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, used the capability, opportunity, and motivation-behavior (COM-B) model to explore the perspectives of
Cancer research
A Phase 2 clinical trial has been initiated by the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease to study the efficacy of nano-crystalline megestrol acetate in patients with anorexia-cachexia syndrome (CACS) in advanced lung cancer. The trial aims to enroll 116 participants from the USA and investigate whether the combination of first-line
Cancer research
An international research team has found a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of lung cancer. The study, which tracked the health and diet of over 100,000 Americans, found that those who consumed the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods were 41% more likely to
Cancer research
New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is investigating whether introducing new mutations could make immunotherapy more effective against some cancers, showing that people in their 90s who underwent lung cancer surgery had positive outcomes, and sharing lessons on the responsible governance of artificial intelligence in oncology. Previous
Cancer research
A study published in the journal Thorax found a correlation between consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and an increased risk of lung cancer in adults. The research team, led by academics in China, tracked the health and food habits of over 100,000 US adults with an average
Cancer research
Researchers at Osaka Habikino Medical Center in Japan have conducted a study to investigate the efficacy and risks of treating advanced lung cancer complicated by idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). The study, published in the journal Medical Oncology, found that a combination of chemotherapy agents, carboplatin and paclitaxel, showed a promising
Cancer research
Researchers at Shanghai Institute of Technology have made a significant advancement in the diagnosis of lung cancer using an ultra-rapid analysis method. According to their study, published in AIP Advances, the researchers developed a high-speed capillary electrophoresis system that can detect and quantify lung cancer tumor markers within 60 seconds.
Cancer research
Researchers from Shandong, People's Republic of China, have made significant breakthroughs in understanding the relationship between FAT1 mutations and lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). The study aimed to identify a FAT1 mutation-related transcriptomic risk signature to assess the survival risks and immune status of LUAD patients. The researchers collected a
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A rare and aggressive form of bladder cancer, small cell carcinoma, has been the focus of a recent study published in Future Oncology. According to the research, treatment regimens for this cancer are often derived from small cell lung cancer (SCLC) literature, with platinum and etoposide commonly used in the
Cancer research
Researchers from Southeast University in China have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of immunotherapy for lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Despite the improved prognosis offered by immunotherapy, many patients still face resistance or non-response. To address this issue, the team developed a novel pipeline for LUAD immunotherapy by optimizing the
Cancer research
Researchers at the University of Manchester have launched a new study aimed at improving early detection of lung cancer in high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma survivors. The study, funded by a £1.3 million grant, will use an innovative lung cancer risk assessment tool and an adapted care pathway to screen 500
Cancer research
Research by Cancer Council Victoria has revealed that more than 230,000 lives have been saved from the impact of cancer control measures implemented since the 1960s. The study, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, analyzed age-standardized cancer mortality rates from 1950 to 2018 and
