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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery less invasive, makes recovery faster
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 5 (ANI): A research has shown that thoracoscopic lobectomy- video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) - together with pulmonary artery sealing using an ultrasonic energy device decreased the risk of post-operative bleeding, complications and pain.
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Elderly cancer survivors face risk of brain metastasis: Study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] May 3 (ANI) : Elderly survivors of breast cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma face the risk of brain metastasis later in life, claim researchers.
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Study debunks the association of lung cancer with non-smokers
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 16 (ANI): Lung cancer is not only diagnosed in smokers but a large population of non-smokers too, a new study claims.
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Spicy compound from chilli peppers could reduce spread of lung cancer, sho
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 7 (ANI): Now, there is a reason to start liking the heat of chillies. A new study has suggested that the compound responsible for chilli peppers' heat could help slow the spread of lung cancer.
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Electronic cigarettes linked to wheezing in adults: Study
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 3 (ANI): According to a recent study, electronic cigarette use (vaping) is associated with wheezing in adults.
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Small cell lung cancer may respond to combination therapy
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 18 (ANI): Researchers have now discovered that a combination of immune checkpoint blockade and targeted therapies that block normal DNA damage repair (DDR) achieved significant tumour regression in mouse models of small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
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Lung Cancer in focus as RGCON and SOIICON begin on 8th Feb
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 7 (ANI): The 18th edition of RGCON, one of the largest annual international meets on Cancer in the country will be held from 8-10thFebruary 2019. RGCON is flagship conference of Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and; Research Centre (RGCI and RC), New Delhi.
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Men's health checklist: Things men can do for good health
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 21 (ANI): Whether it is cigarette, alcohol or an unhealthy diet, researchers suggest that these activities can cause many diseases, including high blood pressure, lung cancer, depression and more, especially in men.
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Proposed cancer treatment may boost the disease
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 20 (ANI): Turns out, epigenetic therapy that is expected to curb lung cancer actually has opposite effects.
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Sleep apnea may lead to lung cancer at young age
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 13 (ANI): Turns out, sleep apnea or simply a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts, can lead to the growth of lung cancer growth in young individuals.
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Genetic mutations may drive tumor formation
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Sep 01 (ANI): A new study has found that genetic mutations in the form of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may drive tumor formation by blurring cells' perception of key growth signals.
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Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 30(ANI): Chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea leading to early menopause in women with lung cancer, according to a new study.
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