lung cancer
Coverage of lung cancer in the Nexus archive.
- Barry Manilow, 83, abruptly cancels Kentucky concert for the second time in five months... after lung cancer battle
Barry Manilow, 83, canceled a concert in Kentucky for the second time in five months due to a lung cancer battle. The cancellation is linked to his ongoing health challenges.
- World Lung Cancer Day highlights need for early screening
World Lung Cancer Day emphasizes the importance of early screening as lung cancer remains the deadliest cancer in the U.S., with nearly 125,000 expected deaths this year. A survey by the American Lung Association reveals only one-third of people know about low-dose CT scans for high-risk individuals, such as smokers or former smokers with a 20 pack-year history. Experts highlight stigma around smoking and underutilization of screening as barriers to early detection.
- Lung cancer accounts for 6% of cancer cases in Karnataka; tobacco remains biggest risk factor
Lung cancer accounts for 6% of cancer cases in Karnataka, with tobacco identified as the biggest risk factor.
- INTERVIEW: A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk and Run
The 20th annual Lung Cancer Walk and Run, organized by A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation, will take place on August 8 at Lake Harriet Bandshell Park in Minneapolis. The event aims to raise funds for lung cancer research and advocacy, with 3,100 Minnesotans estimated to be diagnosed with the disease this year.
- 20th Annual Lung Cancer Walk & Run
The 20th Annual Lung Cancer Walk & Run is an event organized by A Breath of Hope. The article mentions the event's appearance on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
- Davina McCall struggles to contain her emotions as she talks about final bonding moment with sister who died from lung cancer aged 50
Davina McCall discusses her emotional final bonding moment with her sister, who died from lung cancer at age 50. The article highlights her struggle to contain emotions while reflecting on the loss.
- The age when you must give up smoking to escape the risk of lung cancer: Experts reveal the truth about what quitting does to your body in your 30s, 40s, and 50s... and the REAL impact of that one cheeky cigarette a week
Experts discuss the optimal age to quit smoking to reduce lung cancer risk, detailing how quitting in one's 30s, 40s, and 50s affects the body, and address the health impact of smoking one cigarette per week.
- Lung cancer in non-smoking women: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women, with a growing share of new cases occurring in women who have never smoked.
- The Rise of Lung Cancer in Women and Never-Smokers
Lung cancer has become the leading cause of cancer deaths in American women, surpassing breast cancer, with a growing share of cases in women who have never smoked. The article highlights cases like Susan Wojcicki, a nonsmoker diagnosed with lung cancer, and discusses insights from experts and patients.
- What are the long-term risks of wildfire smoke exposure? Here's what a local doctor says
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is linked to long-term health risks like COPD, lung cancer, heart disease, and neurological impacts. Dr. Devang Doshi highlights cumulative effects on children and pregnant individuals, including low birth weight, and advises recognizing symptoms like eye irritation and chest tightness to differentiate smoke exposure from allergies.
- Smoking is having a cultural comeback. My dad's death will never make cigarettes cool.
The author opposes the resurgence of smoking as a cultural trend, citing her father's death from lung cancer. She links the glamorization of smoking in media and its recent popularity among Gen Z to negative associations with death and personal trauma.
- ‘Dirty Dancing’ star Jennifer Grey announces mom’s death ‘by her own choosing’ after cancer diagnosis
Jennifer Grey's 94-year-old mother died on the Fourth of July after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis a week prior, choosing to end her life with dignity.
- ‘Dirty Dancing’ star Jennifer Grey announces mom’s death ‘by her own choosing’ after cancer diagnosis
Jennifer Grey announced her 94-year-old mother's death on the Fourth of July, a week after her lung cancer diagnosis, noting it was by her own choosing and with dignity.
- Report on Elevated Lung Cancer Fails to Quell Uproar Around New York’s Largest Landfill
A June report by the New York State Department of Health found no link between Seneca Meadows landfill and elevated lung cancer diagnoses in two nearby census tracts from 1996-2021. The report failed to address public concerns about the landfill's potential health impacts.
- Rare transplant gives Stage 4 lung cancer patients a second chance at life — a Capitol Hill man is proof
David Peterson, a Stage 4 lung cancer patient, underwent a double lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine's DREAM program, the only U.S. hospital performing this treatment for such cases, after traditional therapies failed. The procedure, inspired by pandemic-era lung transplant techniques, saved his life.
- New robotic technology aids in early lung cancer detection
St. Peter's Health Partners is utilizing new robotic technology to enhance early detection of lung cancer. The tool aims to improve identification of the disease at an earlier stage.
- Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller who sold material critical of China, died at age 70 after battling lung cancer. His death marks the loss of a figure known for defying Chinese authorities through his bookstore activities.
- Aging Untold: The ‘Double-decker sandwich’ — when both sets of parents need care
The article discusses the 'double-decker sandwich' caregiving challenge where couples care for both sets of parents, along with heat risks for older adults, non-smoking lung cancer causes like radon, and a Vermont woman's global teddy bear initiative for traumatized children.
- Aging Untold: The ‘Double-decker sandwich’ — when both sets of parents need care
The article discusses the 'double-decker sandwich' caregiving challenge where couples care for both their parents and their in-laws, along with risks of heat waves for older adults, non-smoker lung cancer risks, and a teddy bear initiative for children in crisis. Experts provide strategies for managing caregiving duties and highlight health dangers and prevention methods.
- ‘I see hope’: how mindset shifts help Hong Kong cancer patients cope with diagnosis
The article discusses the psychological challenges faced by Hong Kong cancer patients and highlights support programs that are transforming treatment approaches. It features Sasa Hui Yuen-sim, a 67-year-old retiree diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2024 and lung cancer the following year, emphasizing the mental toll of her battle with multiple cancers.
- Gilead and Merck’s latest trial success and flop
GSK acquired Nuvalent, a biotech company with two drugs under FDA review for targeting genetic mutations in lung cancer, for $10.6 billion. Approval decisions for the drugs are expected later this year.
- GSK is acquiring lung cancer biotech Nuvalent in its biggest deal in over a decade
GSK is acquiring lung cancer biotech Nuvalent in its largest deal in over a decade. The all-cash transaction provides GSK with two late-stage lung cancer drugs under FDA review.
- GSK to buy US cancer treatment firm Nuvalent for $10.6bn
British drugmaker GSK, led by new CEO Luke Miels, has agreed to acquire US-based cancer treatment firm Nuvalent for $10.6 billion. The deal aims to strengthen GSK's oncology portfolio, with Nuvalent developing three late-stage lung cancer medications.
- GSK to buy US cancer treatment firm Nuvalent for $10.6bn
British drugmaker GSK has agreed to acquire US-based cancer treatment company Nuvalent for $10.6 billion to expand its oncology portfolio. The deal includes Nuvalent's three late-stage lung cancer medications.
- Swapping cigarettes for vapes does NOT significantly reduce the risk of lung cancer, study finds
A study found that switching from cigarettes to vapes does not significantly reduce the risk of lung cancer.
- Swapping cigarettes for vapes does NOT significantly reduce the risk of lung cancer, study finds
A study found that switching from cigarettes to vapes does not significantly reduce the risk of lung cancer. The research challenges the assumption that vaping is a safer alternative in terms of lung cancer prevention.
- Smoking is down, so why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?
Lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women have increased by 20% over two decades despite lower smoking rates compared to men. Experts highlight genetic factors and call for citywide screenings to detect the disease earlier.
- WATCH: New lung cancer discovery may aid prevention
A new discovery related to lung cancer may help doctors predict and prevent the disease. ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula highlights this development as a potential aid in combating the world's deadliest cancer.
- Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims
A retired San Francisco firefighter died from stage 4 lung cancer after Blue Shield denied his treatment claims. He spent his final months appealing to San Francisco's Health Service Board to intervene in the insurance dispute.
- Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims
A retired San Francisco firefighter died from stage 4 lung cancer after Blue Shield denied approval for treatment. He spent his final months appealing to the City and County of San Francisco's Health Service Board to intervene.
- Cancer Drugmaker Parabilis Seeks $475 Million in US IPO
Cancer drugmaker Parabilis is seeking $475 million through a US IPO. The article references an MRI scan depicting lung cancer in the left pulmonary lobe.
- Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims
A retired San Francisco firefighter died from stage 4 lung cancer after Blue Shield denied treatment claims. He appealed to the City and County of San Francisco's Health Service Board to intervene but was unsuccessful.
- Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head-off lifelong lung cancer battle
Cary Hatch, a Stage 4 lung cancer survivor, advocates for inexpensive radon testing to prevent lung cancer. Radon, a radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and second overall. She highlights affordable testing kits and mitigation systems to reduce exposure.
- Breakthrough pancreatic cancer treatment could double survival time
A new study on the pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib shows it could double survival rates for over 90% of patients. Researchers are investigating its potential effectiveness in lung, ovarian, and colorectal cancers.
- Chinese drug reduces lung cancer death risk by 34% in trial
A Chinese lung cancer drug reduced the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial, extending survival by four months when combined with chemotherapy for squamous non-small-cell lung cancer. The results highlight China's growing pharmaceutical innovation, alongside global advancements like Eli Lilly's obesity drug and a pancreatic cancer treatment.
- A hotly debated lung cancer drug cut the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial in China
An experimental lung cancer drug developed by Akeso and Summit Therapeutics reduced the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial conducted in China, according to recently released data.
- How a Hong Kong app is a ‘vital lifeline’ for 76,000 patients navigating cancer care
A Hong Kong app serves as a vital lifeline for 76,000 cancer patients. Susan Tam, a 70-year-old diagnosed with lung cancer, faced severe skin rashes from her medication and tried various remedies without success.
- US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The U.S. adult cigarette smoking rate reached an all-time low of 9% in 2025, according to CDC survey data. The decline is attributed to higher taxes, smoking bans, and public health campaigns, though e-cigarette use remains steady at 7%. Advocates highlighted setbacks from Trump administration cuts to anti-smoking initiatives.
- STAT+: At ASCO, positive data for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer
The article highlights positive data presented at the ASCO annual meeting for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer. STAT's coverage focuses on key developments from the event, emphasizing advancements in cancer treatments.
- GLP-1 drugs linked to major slowdown in breast cancer, prostate cancer and more: new study
A new study found that GLP-1 weight-loss medications may slow the spread of several obesity-related cancers, including breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, and liver cancers.