Vitamin B6 Associated with Lower Risk of Lung Cancer (6/28/2010)
Individuals with high blood levels of vitamin B6 may be less likely to develop lung cancer compared with their counterparts with lower vitamin B6 levels, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Raise Cancer Risk (6/23/2010)
It appears that angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), a widely used class of blood pressure drugs, may slightly increase the risk of cancer. These findings were published in the Lancet Oncology.

High Rate of False-positive Results in Lung Cancer Screening with CT Scan (4/28/2010)
Screening for lung cancer using computed tomography (CT) scans can yield a high rate of false-positive results, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. False-positive results are risky because they may lead to invasive follow-up testing, financial burden, and anxiety.

Combined Hormone Replacement Therapy May Increase Women’s Risk of Lung Cancer (4/2/2010)
Women who receive hormone replacement therapy with estrogen plus progestin may have an increased risk of developing lung cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Schizophrenia Associated with Increased Cancer Mortality (7/24/2009)
Patients with schizophrenia appear to have an increased risk of mortality from cancer, especially breast cancer in women and lung cancer in men, according to the results of a study published in Cancer.

False-positive Results Are Common with Cancer Screening (7/20/2009)
The risk of obtaining a false-positive result from screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancer is high and becomes cumulatively higher with ongoing screening—after 14 screening tests, the cumulative risk of a false-positive is 60.4% for men and 48.8% for women, according to the results of a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine.

Lung Cancer Screening with Low-dose Computed Tomography Associated with High Rate of False Positives (6/10/2009)
Individuals who undergo lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) are at a high risk for receiving false-positive results, according to the results of a study presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Orlando, Florida.

Removal of Ovaries During Hysterectomy for Benign Condition Carries Health Risks (5/12/2009)
Among women who have a hysterectomy for reasons other than cancer, those who also have their ovaries removed have a slightly higher overall risk of death from cancer and heart disease than those who do not have their ovaries removed. These results were published in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Smoking Kills More Than 440,000 People Each Year in the United States (4/24/2009)
According to an analysis by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke cause at least 443,000 premature deaths each year in the United States alone. These results, based on data from 2000-2004, were published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

NSAIDs May Decrease Risk of Lung Cancer (4/7/2009)
The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be associated with a small reduced risk of lung cancer, according to the results of a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

Beta-carotene, Retinol, and Lutein Supplements May Increase Risk of Lung Cancer (4/2/2009)
According to the results of a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, use of individual beta-carotene, retinol, or lutein supplements is linked with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Pulmonary Scarring on Chest X-Ray Associated with Lung Cancer (12/3/2008)
Individuals who have evidence of pulmonary scarring on a chest X-ray are at an increased risk for developing lung cancer, according to the results of a study published in the November 24, 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Women Smokers Not at Greater Risk for Lung Cancer than Male Smokers (7/7/2008)
Women smokers may not be at greater risk for lung cancer than their male counterparts. These results were recently published in Lancet Oncology.

Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection of Lung Cancer (6/5/2008)
According to the results of a study presented at the 2008 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), an experimental blood test may eventually allow for earlier detection of lung cancer in smokers.

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Procedure Shows Promise for Detecting Lung Cancer (2/8/2008)
Use of a minimally invasive technique called endoscopy to detect lung cancer may be more effective than more complicated and invasive standard procedures. These findings were recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Smoking Marijuana May Increase Risk of Lung Cancer (2/6/2008)
Smoking marijuana may increase the risk of lung cancer. However, this risk was only identified in patients who smoked the most marijuana over a decade or more. These findings were reported in the European Respiratory Journal.

Women Married to Smokers Have Increased Risk of Lung Cancer (1/8/2008)
According to the results of a combined analysis of previously published studies, nonsmoking women married to men who smoke are more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmoking women married to nonsmoking men. These results were published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.

Meat Linked to Various Cancers (12/13/2007)
According to an article recently published in the Public Library of Science Medicine journal, increased consumption of beef, pork, lamb, or processed meats such as bacon, sausage, or ham significantly increases the risk of developing several types of cancers.

Proteins in Blood May Help Test for Lung Cancer (12/10/2007)
According to an article recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, four proteins that can be measured in circulating blood may be strongly associated with the presence of lung cancer.

PET Scans May Help Identify Early Lung Cancer (11/28/2007)
According to an article recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, positron emission tomography (PET) scans may improve the accuracy of imaging in lung cancer.

CT Still Not Recommended for Lung Cancer Screening (11/19/2007)
According to guidelines published by the American College of Chest Physicians, there is still no definitive evidence that screening methods such as low-dose computed tomography (CT) reduce the risk of death from lung cancer.

Further Data Show Significantly Improved Survival with CT Screening for Lung Cancer (11/13/2007)
According to an article published in Lung Cancer, individuals undergoing low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for lung cancer have a favorable mortality rate of less than 14% at 10 years following diagnosis.

CT Scans Detect More Lung Cancers than Chest X-Rays (11/13/2007)
According to an article recently published in Lung Cancer, screening with computed tomography (CT) detects a larger number of lung cancers than chest X-rays.

Blood Test May Help Detect Early Lung Cancer (10/11/2007)
According to an early online article recently published in the journal Thorax, a blood test may help to detect lung cancer in its early stages, when the disease is most treatable. However, further study is needed to determine the true benefit of this test.

Higher Levels of Immune Cells Linked to Risk of Cancer in Postmenopausal Women (10/3/2007)
According to results recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, postmenopausal women with higher levels of white blood cells (a type of immune cell) have a higher risk of developing specific types of cancer and dying from cancer.

Sputum Test May Aid in Detecting Lung Cancer (9/7/2007)
According to results presented at the 2007 International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) conference, genetic markers that can be detected in a patient’s sputum may aid in the screening process for early diagnosis of lung cancer.

Chromosome Test Helps Identify Patients at Risk for Lung Cancer (9/4/2007)
According to an article recently published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care, a test that detects chromosomal (genetic) changes helps to identify patients who are at a high risk for developing lung cancer. These patients may ultimately benefit from close screening for lung cancer. However, further study is needed to confirm these findings and to assess if the test is a practical and cost-effective screening tool for high-risk patients.

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Decreases Lung Cancer Risk (7/13/2007)
According to an article recently published in the International Journal of Cancer, high intake of fruits and vegetables significantly lowers the incidence of lung cancer, even among smokers.

Endotoxin Exposure May Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer (3/23/2007)
According to an article recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, exposure to bacterial endotoxin may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer. However, further study is necessary to confirm these findings.

Workplace Exposure to Second-hand Tobacco Smoke Associated with Increased Lung Cancer Risk (3/12/2007)
According to an article recently published in the American Journal of Public Health, exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke increases the risk of developing lung cancer.

Effects on Survival of Lung Cancer Screening Questioned (3/8/2007)
According to an article recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, screening asymptomatic individuals for lung cancer with computed tomography (CT) may not affect survival. However, results from this study are being questioned because screened individuals were not compared to unscreened individuals and because results from a different clinical study have shown a potential for significantly improved survival with screening.

No Link Between NSAID Use and Lung Cancer Risk (3/6/2007)
According to the results of a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) does not appear to reduce the risk of lung cancer.

High Intake of Vegetables and Fruit Reduces Risk of Lung Cancer (2/22/2007)
According to an article recently published in the Annals of Oncology, a high intake of vegetables and fruit drastically reduces the risk of lung cancer. The reduced risk is particularly evident in smokers but is also apparent in non-smokers.

Monitoring of Pre-cancerous Lung Conditions May Improve Chances of Cure for Lung Cancer (1/31/2007)
According to an article recently published in the journal Thorax, patients with pre-cancerous conditions of the lung may have improved chances of a cure if they are regularly screened and monitored for the development of lung cancer.

Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica Increases Lung Cancer Risk (1/19/2007)
According to the results of a study conducted in Europe, occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust increased the risk of developing lung cancer. These results were published in the journal Epidemiology.

Physical Activity May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk in Female Smokers (1/11/2007)
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Pennsylvania have reported that physical activity may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer in current and former smokers. These results were published in the Journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

Further Data Indicates Hereditary Link to Lung Cancer (11/16/2006)
According to an article recently published in the British Journal of Cancer, individuals who have family members diagnosed with lung cancer, particularly those whose family members were diagnosed at an early age, are at a significantly increased risk of developing lung cancer themselves.

Family History of Lung Cancer Doubles Risk (10/10/2006)
According to an article recently published in the journal Chest, individuals with a first-degree relative who has been diagnosed with lung cancer are at a two-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer, regardless of smoking status.

Combination of Approaches Improves Detection of Lung Cancer in Bronchoscopy Specimens (9/19/2006)
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have reported that fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is more accurate than cytology in detecting lung cancer in bronchoscopy specimens. Furthermore, the combination of tests is even more accurate. These results were published in the journal Chest.

Occupational Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Linked to Increased Cancer Risk (9/18/2006)
According to a review published in the Annals of Oncology, occupational exposure to a class of chemicals known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may result in a modestly increased risk of lung or bladder cancer.

Scarring and Pulmonary Fibrosis on Chest X-ray Linked with Increased Risk of Lung Cancer (9/15/2006)
Among individuals receiving chest X-rays as part of a lung cancer screening study, those with signs of scarring and pulmonary fibrosis had a two-fold increased risk of subsequently developing lung cancer. These results were published in the journal Chest.

Cigarette Smoking More Harmful than Pipe or Cigar Smoking (9/14/2006)
According to an article recently published in Lung Cancer, smoking cigarettes is more harmful than smoking cigars or pipes, largely due to inhalation methods.

More Data Indicating Chantix™ is Effective and Safe (9/13/2006)
According to an article published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, more evidence indicates that Chantix™ (varenicline) is effective and safe when used to help smokers quit smoking.

Emphysema and Pneumonia Increase Risk for Lung Cancer (8/14/2006)
According to the journal Lung Cancer, individuals with a history of emphysema and pneumonia have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. However, further study is needed to confirm these findings.

Female Smokers at Increased Risk of Developing Lung Cancer but Lower Risk of Death than Male Smokers (7/12/2006)
According to an article recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, females who smoke have approximately twice the risk of developing lung cancer but approximately half the risk of dying from the disease when compared to male smokers.

Smoking Marijuana Does Not Increase Risk of Lung or Head and Neck Cancers (5/24/2006)
According to results recently presented at the 2006 American Thoracic Society Annual Meeting, smoking marijuana, even in large quantities, does not increase the risk of lung or head and neck cancers.

Remicade® and Humira® Increase Risk of Cancer (5/18/2006)
According to an article recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, patients taking the rheumatoid arthritis drugs Remicade® (infliximab) or Humira® (adalimumab) had a three-fold increased risk of developing various types of cancers.

Chantix® Approved for Smoking Cessation (5/16/2006)
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved Chantix® (varenicline tartrate) to help smokers stop smoking.

Gene Expression Improves Detection of Lung Cancer (5/12/2006)
According to results presented at the 97th annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the addition of a gene expression test to the standard bronchoscopy procedure significantly improves the detection rate of early lung cancer.

First-Degree Relatives of Patients Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Who Never Smoked At Higher Risk of Developing Cancer (4/3/2006)
According to results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), first-degree relative of patients who had never smoked but had been diagnosed with lung cancer have an increased risk of developing cancer within their lifetime, particularly cancers that occur before the age of 50.

C-Reactive Protein May Help Identify Risk of Progressive Precancerous Lung Condition (3/15/2006)
According to an article recently published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, levels of circulating C-reactive protein may help identify individuals with a precancerous lung condition who are at greater risk of developing lung cancer. These patients may be more closely screened or possibly participate in trials evaluating ways to prevent the development of lung cancer.

Smaller Lung Cancers Less Likely to Have Spread (2/16/2006)
Among patients with lung cancer detected by computed tomography (CT) screening, those with smaller tumors were significantly less likely to have identifiable metastases than those with larger tumors. These results were published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Genetic Links to Lung Cancer (1/6/2006)
According to an article recently published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, individuals with family members who have been diagnosed with lung cancer are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer themselves. 

Lung Cancer Screening May Detect Cancer at an Earlier Stage (12/22/2005)
Evaluation of the baseline chest x-rays of participants in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial found that nearly half of the identified lung cancers were stage I. It’s still unclear, however, whether use of chest x-rays as a lung cancer screening tool will reduce lung cancer mortality. These results were published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Cruciferous Vegetables May Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer (10/31/2005)
According to a study published in Lancet, cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and brussels sprouts may reduce the risk of lung cancer; the extent of protection appears to vary by genotype.

Smoking Reduction Reduces Risk of Lung Cancer (9/30/2005)
According to results recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), reducing the amount of cigarettes smoked per day can significantly reduce the risk of developing lung cancer among heavy smokers.

Phytoestrogens Reduce the Risk of Lung Cancer (9/29/2005)
According to a recent article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), increased intake of phytoestrogens through dietary sources (not supplements) significantly reduces the risk of developing lung cancer.

Gene Properties in Sputum May Signal Increased Risk for Developing Lung Cancer (9/23/2005)
According to a recent article published in Clinical Cancer Research, methylation, the chemical modification of a gene or multiple genes, identified in sputum may help identify individuals who are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer. Individuals at a higher risk may benefit from more intensive screening schedules.

Specific Proteins in Blood May Indicate Lung Cancer (8/25/2005)
According to a recent article published in BioMedCentral (BMC) Cancer, distinctive proteins that can be measured in a patient’s blood may help detect lung cancer.

 

Indoor Air Pollution from Solid Fuels Increases Lung Cancer Risk (8/24/2005)
Indoor cooking over stoves that burn solid fuel (wood, charcoal, crop residues, dung, and coal) increases the risk of lung cancer, according to a study conducted in Eastern and Central Europe and the United Kingdom, and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Family History of Early-Onset Lung Cancer Increases Risk of Lung Cancer (6/24/2005)
According to a recent article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, first-degree relatives of patients with early-onset lung cancer have an increased risk of smoking-induced lung cancer. This risk is greater in black individuals than in white individuals.

CT-PET Combined Scans Detect Lung Cancer Early with High Accuracy (6/16/2005)
According to a recent article published in The American Journal of Critical Care and Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, annual screening with both computed tomography (CT) and positron-emission tomography (PET) scans appear to detect early lung cancer with high accuracy.

Children Exposed to Second-Hand Smoke at an Increased Risk of Lung Cancer as Adults (4/6/2005)
 

More Evidence that Passive Smoking Causes Lung Cancer (2/11/2005)
Two studies recently published in the British Medical Journal confirmed that there is a significant association between passive smoking and lung cancer.

The Environmental Protection Agency Issues Health Advisory on Radon to Prevent Lung Cancer (2/10/2005)
On January 15, 2005, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urged Americans to test for radon gas in their homes to prevent lung cancer. In a separate report, researchers from Europe published the latest analysis of the effects of radon in homes and the risk of lung cancer in the February issue of the British Journal of Medicine.

Repeat Needle Biopsy May Prevent Unnecessary Surgery (2/3/2005)
According to the results of a recent study published in Cancer, solitary pulmonary nodules may be monitored with repeat needle biopsies, clinical observation and repeat CT scans with 100% accuracy.

Risk of Lung Cancer Reduced in Men Who Quit Smoking (8/20/2004)
The results of a study recently published in the British Journal of Cancer indicate that men who quit smoking can significantly reduce their risk of developing lung cancer. The benefit of quitting was found even if the men waited until middle age to do so.

Bone Scans upon Diagnosis of Lung Cancer May Help Correctly Stage Patients (5/27/2004)

According to a recent article published in the British Medical Journal, the utilization of bone scans upon diagnosis of lung cancer appears to help predict accurate staging for patients. This may ultimately lead to more appropriate treatment strategies for individuals diagnosed with lung cancer.


Screening with CT and PET Scans may Detect Lung Cancer Earlier (9/5/2003)
According to results recently published in The Lancet, annual screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT) and selected positron-emission tomography (PET) scans appear to detect lung cancer early, when it is most curable.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories may Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer (5/19/2003)
According to a recent article published in the journal Cancer, the regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) may significantly reduce the risk of developing lung cancer in smokers and former smokers

Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Increase Risk of Lung Cancer and Cardiopulmonary Disease (3/12/2002)
According to a recent article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, evidence suggests that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase an individual’s risk of death by lung cancer, cardiopulmonary disease and other illnesses.

Annual Computed Tomography Screening Detects Early Lung Cancer (3/5/2002)
Computerized tomography (CT) scans are effective for identifying early-stage lung cancer in individuals at a high risk for developing lung cancer, according to results from the Early Lung Cancer Action Project (ELCAP) recently published in Cancer.

Early Detection for Lung Cancer in Blood Test (3/5/2002)
A simple blood test that can detect the presence of the enzyme (protein) telomerase may enable the diagnosis of early-stage lung cancer when it is most curable, as reported by physicians at the Greenebaum Cancer Center at the University of Maryland.