The new artificial intelligence-based software and robot-assisted biopsy technology helps providers catch and treat lung cancer in its earliest stages.
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Is Lung Cancer Curable?

Yes, lung cancer can be curable — if it’s found early and responds well to treatment. Thanks to recent therapy advances, the lung cancer mortality rate has declined and survival rates have improved.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is linked to smoking and requires early detection and accurate staging for effective treatment. Diagnosis involves imaging and biopsy, with the TNM system used to ...
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Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is rarer than non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) but tends to be more difficult to treat. SCLC can be more resistant and aggressive than other cancers, which can increase ...
We currently know that COPD, and specifically emphysema, is not just a lung disease found alongside lung cancer; it increases ...
Targeted therapies are cancer medications that work more selectively than standard chemotherapy medications. They do this by targeting specific molecules or genetic changes in cancer cells in order to ...
“Lung cancer, though common and serious, still has many misconceptions,” says Ian Bostock, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Miami Cancer Institute in Florida. “Clearing these myths helps patients and ...
Each November, we recognize Lung Cancer Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, offer support, and take action to prevent the nation’s leading cause of cancer death. Lung cancer takes more lives ...
Thanks to recent therapy advances, the lung cancer mortality rate has declined and survival rates have improved. Many factors influence the likelihood of a lung cancer cure or long-term survival, ...