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The Power of Genetic Testing in Lung Cancer Treatment

June 18, 2025

Lung cancer is a major health issue. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. One type, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), makes up about 85% of all lung cancer cases. This is a big deal because it means most people with lung cancer have this type. The good news is that there are now

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How Two Proteins Affect Lung Cancer and Treatment

May 18, 2025

Lung cancer is a major health issue, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) making up most cases. This type of cancer often involves a gene called EGFR, which can be targeted with special drugs. However, these drugs often stop working over time. This is where things get interesting. Scientists have

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The Power of Biopsies in Lung Cancer Treatment

May 1, 2025

Lung cancer is a sneaky and deadly disease. It is the second most common cancer in the world. It is also the leading cause of cancer deaths. It is a silent killer. It is a disease that has many faces. It is a disease that can be hard to detect and even harder to treat. However, recent advancem

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The Journey of Lung Cancer Patients in France: A Look at Treatment Choices and Results

March 7, 2025

In France, patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (LAM NSCLC) have been given nivolumab as a second-line or later treatment. This drug is part of a group known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which help the body's immune system fight cancer. The study focused on how patient

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The Secret Weapon Against Lung Cancer

March 5, 2025

Lung cancer is a massive problem worldwide. It is a leading cause of death. NSCLC, or non-small cell lung cancer, makes up a huge portion of these cases. Most people find out they have it when it is too late. This makes it hard to treat. The good news is, there might be a new way to fight it.

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Discovering Methotrexate's Role in Lung Cancer Treatment

December 31, 2024

MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny molecules that can greatly influence how cancer cells grow. Out of all these miRNAs, miR-20b is particularly interesting because it's often out of balance in lung cancer. Scientists used a special computer program to search for small molecules that could tame miR-20b.

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The Impact of Osimertinib on Post-Surgery and Initial Advanced NSCLC

November 28, 2024

Osimertinib has been a game-changer in treating advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). But how does it fare when used as a first-line treatment for patients who have had surgery and later experienced a recurrence? That's a question that needs answering. While we know that post-surgery recurren

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Fruit Flies and Human Health: A Surprising Connection

November 12, 2024

Ever thought fruit flies could help us understand human health issues? Well, they can! Scientists have found that a specific gene in fruit flies, called Clc-C, behaves a lot like a human gene called CLC-5. Both these genes play a big role in how our bodies handle certain nutrients. When these genes