Lung Cancer
New drug combo nearly doubles survival for BRAF-mutated lung cancer patients, trial shows
First-line use of encorafenib and binimetinib in BRAF V600E NSCLC recorded a median overall survival of 47.6 months, according to data presented at the ESMO congress.
Einnahme von Vitaminen kann Krebs-Risiko erhöhen – Studie
Israel mandates graphic warning images on cigarette, tobacco products
WHO announces global increase in lung cancer among never-smokers, especially women
This is what happens to you when you stop smoking, step-by-step
You know that smoking is wrong, even if you smoke several cigarettes a day. But did you know that the damage from smoking can be repaired quickly?
Breathe more easily: Flu vaccines benefit COPD sufferers
Researchers have found a surprising benefit for flu vaccines.
Breast cancer overtakes lung as most common cancer - WHO
"Among women, breast cancer is the most commonly-diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide," WHO said.
Increase in the number of women with lung cancer in recent years - study
In 2017, some 1,842 people died from lung cancer. Among them, a third were women.
New research advances predictive treatment for lung cancer
his imaging method allows scientists to pinpoint abnormal glucose metabolism, as well as characterize tumors accurately.
Health Ministry to reimburse lung cancer patients for new test method
This is a watershed moment for Israeli cancer testing, because it promotes widespread adoption of newer, more advanced models of testing that have the potential to improve outcomes for patients.
Israel approves ‘only thing that can save lives of lung cancer patients’
Ministry of Health to pilot lung cancer screening program proven internationally to catch up to 80% of tumors in their earliest stage.
