Lung Cancer News

Following lung cancer resection, patients had more improved exercise outcomes and health-related quality of life with a home-based exercise and self-management program vs. usual care, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.

The FDA approved ensartinib for the treatment of certain patients with ALK-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

The FDA approved two oncology therapies for treatment of certain patients with lung cancer or pancreatic cancer.

BOSTON — Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy safely targeted small and peripheral lesions with robust diagnostic yield across a range of definitions and methodologies, according to a presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors appeared linked with higher risk for venous thromboembolism among adults with metastatic lung cancer, according to study results presented at CHEST Annual Meeting.

PHILADELPHIA — Performing spirometry in patients with COPD before lung cancer screening could help identify those who would benefit most from screening, according to a presentation at the 2024 GOLD COPD International Conference.

A randomized phase 3 trial designed to evaluate tiragolumab plus atezolizumab for certain patients with advanced lung cancer failed to meet its co-primary endpoint of OS, according to the agents’ manufacturer

Lack of a primary care provider may hinder an individual’s ability to undergo lung cancer screening, according to results of a quality improvement study.

Most people at high risk for lung cancer have not discussed screening for the disease with their clinician or have even heard of the test, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.