Lung Cancer :: Smokers with wrinkles at higher risk of lung cancer
Smokers with wrinkles have a higher risk of getting lung cancer than those without wrinkles, a study says.
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Lung Cancer :: Chemo Helps Elderly Lung Cancer Patients
Don’t ignore the elderly when it comes to giving chemotherapy after lung cancer surgery, new research suggests.
Smoking :: Why is it Hard to Quit Smoking?
Smoking is emerging to be one of the major causes of death in the modern world. Smoking poses dangers directly and indirectly to the public. Several smokers claim to have been meaning to quit this habit; they just find it so difficult. Here are some of the major reasons why it is hard to quit smoking.
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Breast Cancer :: Green tea may reduce breast cancer risk
Drinking five cups of green tea a day can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 22 per cent, claims a meta-analysis of previous studies, the same studies that the FDA recently said contained very little science to support the claims.
Breast Implants :: Disease conditions related to breast implants
Some women with breast implants have reported health problems that they believe are related to their implants, but most studies of these diseases have failed to show an association with breast implants.
Lung Cancer :: Glaxo drug Hycamtin for lung cancer
The European Commission has given approval for GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s Hycamtin drug to be used as a treatment for small cell lung cancer, Europe’s biggest drug maker said.
Lung Cancer :: Pleural Lavage Cytology Helps Predict Outcomes in lung cancer
According to a recent article published in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, pleural lavage cytology is significantly associated with survival outcomes in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and should be incorporated into the staging of the disease.
Lung Cancer :: Hormone replacement therapy and decreased survival in women
According to a recent article published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, women with lung cancer who have taken hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have a significantly poorer overall survival than those who have never taken HRT.
Lung Cancer :: Crunchy Veggies May Thwart Lung Cancer
According to two new studies, isothiocyanates, a group of sulfur-containing compounds found in cruciferous vegetables – including broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips, collards, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, rutabaga, Chinese cabbage, bok choy, horseradish, radishes and watercress – may slow the development of lung cancer.