Positive Impact of Asbestos Bans on Burden of Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer May Take Several Decades
Krithika Subramanian, PhDDr. Li said a considerable global burden of asbestos-related lung cancers and mesothelioma persists, even as beneficial impact of national asbestos bans are awaited. Read more
Dr. Yixian Crystal Chen recently presented results that demonstrate fine particulate matter poses health risks, even for those with no smoking history. Read more
Climate Change, Pollution, War, and More Increasing Risk, Impacting Management of Lung Cancer Worldwide
Haleigh BehrmanDr. Leticia Nogueira and other experts explored non-tobacco factors that are playing a role in our evolving knowledge during a WCLC 24 plenary session. Read more
Researcher Reveals How Air Pollution May Cause Lung Cancer
Erin JungmeyerDuring ESMO Congress 2022, Prof. Charles Swanton shared data that show cells with EGFR and KRAS gene mutations can turn cancerous when exposed to pollution from the burning of fossil fuels. Read more
IASLC Responds to Call for Evidence
Erin JungmeyerThe association strongly recommends Europe include low-dose CT in revised screening recommendations. Read more
Association aims to bring attention to the often-overlooked links between air pollution and lung cancer. Read more
Study Provides Insights That May Inform Prevention, Management of Mesothelioma
Jian-fei Shen, MD, PhD+more
Analysis of worldwide epidemiologic patterns may help governments and medical institutions formulate targeted strategies for addressing mesothelioma. Read more
Deeper Dive: A Plethora of Prediction Models
Annette McWilliamsBy Annette McWilliams, MBBS, FRACP, MD, FRCPSC In reference to: Nemesure B, Clouston S, Albano D, Kuperberg S, Bilfinger TV. Will that pulmonary nodule become cancerous? A risk prediction model […] Read more