Lung Cancer | Specialty

The OncLive Lung Cancer condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on non–small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in lung cancer.

The Landscape of Chemoprevention in Lung Cancer: A Conversation With Waun K. Hong, MD, PhD

June 22nd 2011

Over the past 25 years, multiple lung cancer chemoprevention trials have missed the mark with agents that looked good on paper but lacked the molecular biology support to make a difference.

FDA Mandates Graphic Cigarette Label Warnings

June 21st 2011

In an effort to draw attention to the dangers of tobacco, the FDA has mandated the inclusion of graphic warnings to cigarette packs and advertisements.

Iloprost Causes Regression of Endobronchial Dysplasia in Former Smokers

June 21st 2011

Results of a phase II trial showed that former smokers had significant regression of endobronchial dysplasia when treated with iloprost.

Dr. Vogelzang on Cabozantinib Clinical Trial Results

June 20th 2011

Dr. Nicholas J. Vogelzang from the Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada on Cabozantinib Clinical Trial Results

Dr. Paz-Ares Discusses the Use of Pemetrexed for NSCLC

June 17th 2011

Dr. Paz-Ares From Seville University Hospital Discusses the Use of Pemetrexed for NSCLC

Menthol Cigarettes Not More Likely to Cause Lung Cancer Than Nonmenthol Cigarettes

June 15th 2011

New results appear to undercut the longstanding notion that individuals who smoke menthol cigarettes have a higher risk of lung cancer than those who smoke nonmenthol cigarettes

Dr. Paz-Ares Discusses Pemetrexed Clinical Trial

June 13th 2011

Dr Paz-Ares from Seville University Hospital Discusses Pemetrexed Clinical Trial

Socioeconomic Status Bears Little Impact on Survival Rates

June 10th 2011

Primary cancers of the lung, esophagus, and pancreas-all of which have a poor prognosis-account for >35% of all cancer deaths in the United States annually

Chemoradiotherapy Before Surgery May Prolong Survival in Locally Advanced Lung Cancer

June 9th 2011

Patients with node-negative, locally advanced lung tumors who undergo induction chemoradiotherapy appear to survive significantly longer than patients who undergo surgical resection without induction chemoradiotherapy

Pemetrexed Maintenance Improves Progression-Free Survival in Patients With NSCLC

June 6th 2011

Continuation maintenance with pemetrexed (Alimta) improves progression-free survival in patients with advanced nonsquamous non–small cell lung cancer

Dr. Kris on the Use of Genetic Testing in Lung Cancer

June 6th 2011

Dr. Kris From Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center on the Use of Genetic Testing in Lung Cancer

Genetic Testing Delivers Personalized Lung Cancer Therapy

June 5th 2011

Taking a page from breast cancer treatment, clinicians managing lung cancer patients can now detect mutations that drive the development of lung cancer

Fish Oil Helps Chemotherapy Patients Maintain Weight and Muscle Mass

May 25th 2011

A Canadian study has found that a daily fish oil supplement can thwart chemotherapy-induced muscle and weight loss in lung cancer patients

NCCN's 16th Annual Conference: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care

May 24th 2011

Each year the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) presents the latest updates to its Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology, as well as the latest cancer therapies by key opinion leaders.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Pfizer's Crizotinib

May 19th 2011

Crizotinib was accepted for filing by the FDA and granted Priority Review status

ASTRO Issues Guidelines for Palliative Lung Cancer Care

May 13th 2011

ASTRO has for the first time issued its own extensive guidelines for the use of palliative thoracic radiotherapy in patients with metastatic lung cancer

ASCO Backs EGFR Testing for Lung Cancer Patients

April 15th 2011

The chorus of support is growing among oncology experts for routine genetic testing of tumors from patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Lung Cancer Stigma, Smoking Status, Depression and Quality of Life

April 15th 2011

Negative attitudes toward smokers extend to patients with lung cancer, regardless of whether or not they have ever actually smoked

Targeted Therapy on the Horizon for Squamous Cell Lung Cancer?

April 10th 2011

The march toward personalized cancer care may have taken a step forward with the discovery of a potential biomarker

New Blood Test Detects Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers

April 6th 2011

Lung cancer in nonsmokers may soon have an adjunctive blood test for revealing common biomarkers

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