For metastatic or stage 4 lung cancer, ask about the genetic mutation results and also the PD-L1 testing. The tumor may be biopsied. Patients with a protein called PD-L1 may be better candidates for ...
A new test, developed by researchers from UCL Cancer Institute and the Francis Crick Institute, can better predict lung cancer survival at the point of diagnosis, which could inform treatment ...
Lung cancer and depression often are co-occurring conditions, with higher rates of depression and anxiety in people with lung cancer than are seen in the general population. One in four people ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Although lung cancer is traditionally thought of as a 'smoker's disease,' a surprising 15-20% of newly diagnosed lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked, many of whom ...
How Common Are Liver Metastases? In the United States, around 57% of people with lung cancer have metastases at the time of diagnosis. Liver metastasis occurs in around 15% of people with metastatic ...
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and for many patients, asbestos exposure may be to blame. You may be eligible for compensation if you've been diagnosed with lung cancer caused by ...