Lung Cancer News

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a recommendation statement against the use of beta carotene or vitamin E supplements for the prevention of CVD or cancer.

Vaccinated patients with cancer had significantly higher risks for breakthrough COVID-19 infection, especially those undergoing active cancer care, compared with individuals without cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology.

As they work to anticipate and meet the needs of their loved ones, caregivers of individuals with cancer often struggle with their own complex emotional, physical and social concerns.

New lung cancer screening guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which lowered the age for inclusion and intensity of smoking to qualify as high risk, resulted in an increase in the proportion of Black individuals screened.

ASCO Annual Meeting, held in person for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, took place June 3-7 in Chicago.

Obesity appeared associated with improved immunotherapy outcomes among patients with certain cancer types, according to a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

CHICAGO – Healio gathered the best, brightest and boldest group of oncologists during the ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago to celebrate our inaugural Healio Disruptive Innovators.

Much has been written in the literature about disparities in cancer care. It’s almost literature overload.

In its 2022 Cancer Disparities Progress Report, American Association for Cancer Research discussed advances made in closing substantial gaps in care while underscoring the need for further progress.

In this edition, AYA cancer survivors are at higher risk for death due to second primary cancers; a radiation technique reduces symptomatic esophagitis in patients with advanced lung cancer; a phase 3 trial of tiragolumab plus atezolizumab misses its co-primary endpoint; and more.