Search Tag: lung cancer
Promising-results-for-new-antibody-drug-in-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-patients-smokers-respond-well
2013 30 Sep
New results from a trial of an antibody that helps the immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells have shown particularly encouraging responses in patients who are smokers or former smokers. Presenting the most up-to-date data from 85 patients with non-small cell lung cancer in a large, phase I clinical trial of an experimental drug...Read more
Outdoor-air-pollution-classified-as-major-environmental-contributor-to-fatal-cancer-by-iarc
2013 24 Oct
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the dedicated cancer agency of the World Health Organisation, has in a recent statement classified outdoor air pollution as carcinogenic to humans. The IARC Monographs Programme gathered the world’s foremost experts in order to review the latest 1000 scientific papers...Read more
Low-dose-ct-screening-for-lung-cancer-potentially-leading-to-overdiagnosis
2013 10 Dec
According to a recent study published by JAMA Internal Medicine, it appears that more than 18% of all lung cancers discovered by low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) seemed to correspond to an overdiagnosis. In recent clinical trials LDCT has proven to be an effective screening tool in some patients, however several of the tumors it detects may...Read more
World-cancer-day-why-it-s-crucial-to-debunk-cancer-myths
2014 04 Feb
Cancer Myths: Why it’s Crucial to Debunk Them With one third of all cancer cases being potentially preventable, it’s very important to know the signs and symptoms of cancer 4th February 2014 is World Cancer Day, an opportunity for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise one voice in improving general knowledge surrounding...Read more
Cocir-raises-awareness-of-industry-achievements-on-world-cancer-day-2014
2014 04 Feb
Today is World Cancer Day 2014 and COCIR, the non-profit trade association of the European Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry, wants to take this opportunity to raise awareness of what our sector is contributing to the fight against cancer by providing solutions for the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of this devastating,...Read more
Low-dose-ct-lung-cancer-screening-for-high-risk-smokers
2014 08 Jun
Age and habitual cigarette use factor into the risk assessment for lung cancer in former and current smokers. The implementation of a screening program, which utilises a state-of-the-art prediction model, can be more efficient for the identification of those with a risk high enough to warrant costly and potentially invasive imaging investigations....Read more
Noninvasive-imaging-detects-genetic-mutations-in-lung-cancer
2014 05 Jul
A recent study has found that patients with lung cancer could benefit from a high-tech, noninvasive imaging analysis called quantitative computed tomography based texture analysis (QTA). The new method was shown to be a safe alternative to surgical biopsy, which can be dangerous for lung cancer patients. QTA has the ability to non-invasively detect...Read more
Low-dose-ct-beats-x-ray-in-lung-cancer-detection
2014 05 Sep
Ultra-low-dose computed tomography (CT) technology worked better than x-ray examination in detecting lung cancer, according to results of a pilot study conducted in Norway. Researchers tried to determine which imaging modality works best for the diagnosis of lung cancer by evaluating both x-ray images and ultra-low-dose CT scans of a small sample of...Read more
Advanced-image-processing-for-ct-lung-screening
2014 06 Oct
According to a study published online in American Journal of Roentgenology , there is a need to incorporate advanced image-processing techniques and additional display methods as they could play a role in the early detection of lung cancer during annual screenings. The study was conducted by Dong Ming Xu, MD and colleagues from the Department...Read more
Bisphosphonates-may-prevent-breast-lung-and-colon-cancers
2014 08 Dec
According to new studies led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, bisphosphonates may prevent certain kinds of lung, breast and colon cancers. The studies have been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) . The studies show that bisphosphonates can block the abnormal growth signals that...Read more
Rotating-night-shifts-increase-risk-of-cvd-and-lung-cancer
2015 08 Jan
According to a report published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, there is a possibility of increased risk of cardiovascular disease and lung cancer in nurses working rotating night shifts. Night shift work has previously been associated with higher risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer. According to the WHO, night shift work...Read more
Lower-smoking-rate-but-higher-lung-cancer-mortality
2015 26 Feb
A decrease in smoking rates may mean that many people who could have benefited from early detection of lung cancer are dying because they do not qualify for low-dose CT scans, according to a Mayo Clinic-led study reported in JAMA . Lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography is recommended for high-risk individuals by professional associations,...Read more
Early-recall-rates-fall-after-repeat-lung-cancer-screenings
2015 23 Mar
With multiple lung cancer screening trials happening around the world, there is growing concern about the high number of early repeat scans for findings which turn out to be non-cancerous. Results from a European trail of lung cancer screening reveals that recall rates fall after the first annual screening, and highlights the importance of having a...Read more
Esr-ers-low-dose-ct-screening-for-lung-cancer
2015 08 May
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) have issued a joint report recommending the use of low-dose computed tomography (CT) to reduce mortality from lung cancer, which is the most frequently fatal cancer. The disease causes 1.37 million deaths per year, representing 18 percent of all cancer deaths worldwide....Read more
Low-dose-ct-screening-needed-to-reduce-mortality-from-lung-cancer
2015 12 May
ESR/ERS: White paper on lung cancer screening A joint publication by two major medical societies - the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) - advocating the use of low-dose computed tomography to reduce mortality from lung cancer was published on April 30 in their scientific journals, European Radiology and...Read more
Ct-screening-for-lung-cancer
2015 23 Jun
A new study published in Radiology shows that annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening can be effective in monitoring people with nonsolid lung nodules. Researchers say the findings could help spare patients from unnecessary surgery and additional imaging. “Nonsolid nodules could be due to inflammation, infection or fibrosis, but could...Read more
New-ct-programme-for-lung-cancer-diagnosis
2015 13 Jul
Intermountain Medical Center's (Utah, USA) new lung cancer screening programme that uses CT technology provides long-time smokers and past smokers a more accurate way of detecting whether or not they have the disease. The programme is based on the findings of the National Lung Screening Trial, a study that compared CT scans and standard chest X-rays...Read more
Treatment-delay-for-lung-cancer-patients
2015 30 Jul
According to researchers, patients suspected of having lung cancer may wait too long to receive treatment, and too many patients skip vital diagnostic steps that are needed to help determine the best possible treatment. They encourage patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer to ask questions (eg, what treatment is best for them) and take active role...Read more
Ct-follow-up-after-lung-cancer-surgery-improves-survival
2015 01 Oct
A Danish study finds improved survival rates in lung cancer patients after surgery if their management includes a follow-up programme based on computer tomography (CT) of the chest. The findings were presented at the ERS International Congress 2015 in Amsterdam. "Our results show a significant improvement for survival rates for patients post-surgery...Read more
Computed-tomography-with-computer-aided-detection-for-lung-cancer-screening
2016 05 Jan
Several medical societies recommend annual lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for certain individuals at high risk. However, the value of adding computer-aided detection to improve LDCT screening accuracy remains unclear. Executive Summary: ECRI Perspectives In June 2011, the U.S. National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s)...Read more
Rsna15-subsolid-lung-nodules-pose-greater-cancer-risk-to-women-than-men
2015 24 Nov
A certain type of lung nodule visible on lung cancer screening CT exams is associated with a higher risk of lung cancer for women than men, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA 2015) in Chicago. Researchers reviewed data from the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST),...Read more
More-precise-lung-cancer-imaging-radiation-results
2015 31 Dec
To improve precision of lung cancer imaging, researchers have developed a new technique that uses mathematical modelling to capture images of a patient's lung when it is depressed — the stage that offers the best picture of a cancerous site. The new approach monitors respiratory gating, or a patient's motion breath-by-breath, and uses the data...Read more
Ers-international-congress-2017-european-respiratory-society
2017 09 Sep
The European Respiratory Society (ERS; www.ersnet.org) is an international organisation that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and other experts working in respiratory medicine. We are one of the leading medical organisations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership representing over 140 countries worldwide.Read more
Bir-bayer-make-it-better-service-award-prize-2016-presented-at-ukrc-2016
2016 30 Jun
The introduction of image-guided lung biopsies using an early discharge protocol means a more cost effective and improved service for patients with suspected lung cancer A team which has developed a new system to accelerate and improve early diagnosis of lung cancer, a first for the UK, has won the BIR/Bayer Make it Better Award which was...Read more
Lung-screening-could-reduce-lung-cancer-deaths
2016 01 Aug
Findings of a trial led by Cardiff University researchers show that lung cancer screening could significantly reduce deaths in high risk groups without causing unnecessary stress typically associated with medical tests. The study is published in Thorax . Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the UK. Approximately three...Read more
New-model-predicts-lung-cancer-risk-in-light-and-never-smokers
2016 07 Nov
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre have developed a personalized assessment tool, which can predict lung cancer risk in never, light and heavy smokers. While the majority of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer are smokers, as many as 20% of cases occur in non-smokers. Currently, however, there are no criteria...Read more