Molecular test more accurate in predicting lung cancer survival

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): An available molecular test can predict the likelihood of death from early-stage lung cancer more accurately than conventional methods, according to a team of scientists. The international team, led by scientists at the ...
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Gene mutations help leukemia drug fight squamous cell lung cancer

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Researchers have identified a mutation in a gene called DDR2 that may indicate which patients with squamous cell lung cancer will respond to a leukemia drug called dasatinib. According to lead researcher Matthew Meyerson, ...
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Gene mutations help leukemia drug fight squamous cell lung cancer – Newstrack India

Gene mutations help leukemia drug fight squamous cell lung cancer Newstrack India Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Researchers have identified a mutation in a gene called DDR2 that may indicate which patients with squamous cell lung cancer will respond to a leukemia drug called dasatinib. According to lead researcher Matthew Meyerson, ... and more »

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Soy ‘ups radiation’s ability to destroy lung cancer cells …

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): A new research has shown that a component in soybeans increases radiation's ability to destroy lung cancer cells. To improve radiotherapy for lung cancer cells, we are studying the potential of natural non -toxic ...
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Mentholated ciggies ‘no more harmful than regular ones’

Washington, March 24 (ANI): A new study has shown that smokers of mentholated cigarettes are no more likely to develop lung cancer than other smokers. In fact, contrary to a popular hypothesis, menthol smokers in this study had a somewhat lower risk of ...
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