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Title: In Lung Cancer, Tumor Budding Identified As Predictor For Unfavorable Outcome
Summary:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and the prognosis is generally poor, even if surgery is successful. Furthermore, the incidence of one type of lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, has been increasing in recent years. A better understanding of the changes in tumor cell biology that result in a more aggressive neoplastic phenotype (characteristic of an abnormal mass of tissue …
Published on : Fri Sep 3 10:42:51 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:Medical News Today

Title: Lung cancer survival rates improved through use of individualized chemotherapy
Summary:( International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer ) Chemotherapy is the best broad defense against cancer recurrence after surgical resection. However, it is difficult to predict which patients will benefit from which regimen of anticancer drugs, if at all. Building on existing knowledge, a study published in the September edition of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, analyzed the …
Published on : Wed Sep 1 04:31:59 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:EurekAlert!

Title: Lung cancer survival rates improved through use of individualized chemotherapy
Summary:( International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer ) Chemotherapy is the best broad defense against cancer recurrence after surgical resection. However, it is difficult to predict which patients will benefit from which regimen of anticancer drugs, if at all. Building on existing knowledge, a study published in the September edition of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, analyzed the …
Published on : Wed Sep 1 04:31:59 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:EurekAlert!

Title: Lung cancer death linked to asbestos
Summary:A MAN died five weeks after becoming ill with a form of lung cancer which has a high association with previous asbestos exposure, an inquest in Dublin has been told.
Published on : Mon Aug 30 23:43:36 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:The Irish Times

Title: Lung cancer deaths in women alarm Philippine Cancer Society
Summary:An official of the Philippine Cancer Society yesterday expressed alarm over the increasing lung cancer deaths among women, saying more and more women are drying from the disease.
Published on : Mon Aug 30 16:20:51 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:The Freeman

Title: American Lung Association Joins Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Call To Action Campaign
Summary:The American Lung Association is encouraging patients with lung cancer to take charge of their diagnosis and learn about clinical trials through the Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Call to Action campaign. This service provides personalized education to quickly identify trial options that match each patient’s specific diagnosis, stage, and treatment history. It is an easy-to-use resource that helps …
Published on : Fri Aug 27 15:34:09 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:Medical News Today

Title: American Lung Association Joins Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Call To Action Campaign
Summary:The American Lung Association is encouraging patients with lung cancer to take charge of their diagnosis and learn about clinical trials through the Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Call to Action campaign. This service provides personalized education to quickly identify trial options that match each patient’s specific diagnosis, stage, and treatment history. It is an easy-to-use resource that helps …
Published on : Fri Aug 27 15:34:09 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:Medical News Today

Title: Lung Cancer Vaccine Tested In Memphis
Summary:Doctors are working on a way to prevent cancer from coming back, in patients battling lung cancer. A clinical trial is already underway in the Bluff City.
Published on : Tue Aug 24 02:47:53 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:FOX 13 Memphis

Title: Lung Cancer Patients Benefit From Palliative Care, Study Finds
Summary:Patients with advanced lung cancer lived longer and with better quality of life when they received early palliative care as opposed to routine care, results of a randomized trial showed. Palliative care – Lung cancer – Health – Quality of life – Medicine
Published on : Thu Aug 19 18:35:15 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:ABC News

Title: Lung Cancer Patients Benefit From Palliative Care, Study Finds
Summary:Patients with advanced lung cancer lived longer and with better quality of life when they received early palliative care as opposed to routine care, results of a randomized trial showed. Palliative care – Lung cancer – Health – Quality of life – Medicine
Published on : Thu Aug 19 18:35:15 2010 GMT

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Courtesy:ABC News