Tag: Lung
This type of heating could cause lung cancer in women according to a recent study
News Published on 10/26/2023 at 3:42 p.m. Updated 10/26/2023 at 3:42 p.m. Reading 2 min. A certain type of heating, appreciated during long winter evenings, could harm women’s health and…
Depression turned out to be lung cancer
When the patient first sought care, neither samples nor EKG showed anything abnormal. The X-ray examination was done because the patient had not improved. The incident has now been reported…
A vaccine against lung cancer? Deciphering a media frenzy
A well-executed communications plan. On September 6, a “press relations manager” of a French biotechnology company sent a first email to alert about “an essential advance in the treatment of…
A vaccine against lung cancer soon to be marketed in France?
A French biotech company has published positive results for a treatment against lung cancer. A crucial step before being able to consider marketing this vaccine. The information caused a stir…
Water in the lung: the causes of pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema or OA characterizes the presence of water in the lungs. It is a medical emergency because it can be fatal. Summary A pulmonary edema is defined by the…
Does radiation therapy destroy cancer? How long does radiation therapy take in lung cancer?
Radiation therapy is applied with personalized treatment plans depending on the location, size and spread of the tumor. During treatment, radiation oncologists try to strike a delicate balance, focusing on…
What is the treatment for fluid collection in the lung? How long does the treatment of water collection in the lung take?
Treatment of pulmonary effusion primarily involves managing the underlying disease that is causing the accumulation of fluid. These diseases can include conditions such as heart failure, lung infections, lung cancer.…
Lung cancer: vitamin C, accelerator of metastases?
A Swedish study shows that taking vitamin C and other antioxidants in the form of dietary supplements can stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung tumors. According to…
7 symptoms suggestive of lung cancer in women
In 10 years, lung cancer has increased sharply in women (2nd cause of death by cancer). If the disease often progresses silently, certain signs should attract attention. Cough, pain… Review…
Lung cancer: this immunotherapy improves the long-term survival of difficult forms
News Published on 07/10/2023 at 3:04 p.m. Updated 07/10/2023 at 3:04 p.m. Reading 3 mins. in collaboration with Ivan Pourmir (medical oncologist) A global study has shown that atezolizumab, a…