Based on their findings, Drs. Yendamuri and Barbi designed a phase 2 clinical trial to see whether metformin might also help prevent lung cancer in overweight or obese people who are at high risk for the disease.
Lung Cancer
Breakthroughs in cancer research are always something to celebrate. This year marks the 20th anniversary of a particular breakthrough in lung cancer treatment — the discovery of the EGFR gene mutation — that revolutionized how oncologists personalized treatment to each lung cancer patient.
"Doctor and nurse visits to our home were set up without us even asking. We had so much support that extended to my wife as well as family members."
Cancer has carved its way into many areas of life for Kelly Englert Flak, MSN, RN, OCN. She is a cancer survivor, a grieving mother who lost her daughter to this disease and an employee at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center who has dedicated her nearly 20-year career to serving patients.
If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, one of your first consultations will likely be with a thoracic surgeon to determine whether your cancer can be treated with surgery, and which treatment approaches would be best for you.
The groundbreaking lung cancer immunotherapy drug CIMAvax-EGF is now being studied in the prevention of the disease.
Some of the fastest-growing methods of nicotine delivery are electronic products. But because many of these devices are so new, little is known about the benefits — and the risks — of using them.
You can thank a community swimming pool for helping Patricia discover her lung cancer before it advanced.
“I looked Dr. Hennon straight in the eyes, shook his hand, and told him that I have never lost and I have never quit. I don’t plan on starting now. Roswell may have been my last hope, but I had hope."
In general, coughing is your body’s way of responding to irritation and is usually considered normal and healthy. But sometimes a persistent cough is a warning sign of something more complex, including lung cancer.
Some misconceptions about lung cancer exist and it can sometimes be difficult to separate myth from fact. It’s very important to maintain awareness and stay educated.
Asbestos, mold and radon: three hazardous substances you never want to find in your home. While all three can be removed and remediated by trained professionals, radon is different, because you can’t see, smell or taste it. That doesn't mean radon is harmless. If left untreated, it can be hazardous to your family’s health. In fact, it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.