Lung Cancer - Cells in Mucus from Lungs of Patients Can Predict Tumor Development

Cells in Mucus from Lungs of Patients Can Predict Tumor Development
In a group of high-risk patients, a test that examined DNA from cells expelled in sputum for evidence of "silenced" genes correctly identified the majority of patients who were later diagnosed with lung cancer.
Source: www.newswise.com

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The fellowship of firefighters came together to grant the last wish of Auburn Fire Department Capt. William Petrosino. Fast-moving lung cancer left the 18-year AFD veteran weakened this week.
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Lung Cancer - Gene test 'helps predict lung cancer'

Gene test 'helps predict lung cancer'
A test that finds damaged genes in the lungs of people considered at high risk of lung cancer may be able to predict who develops the disease, researchers say.
Source: au.news.yahoo.com

Lung Cancer - Women and Lung Cancer: A Mysterious Link

Women and Lung Cancer: A Mysterious Link
ABC News - March 7, 2006 Dana Reeve's passing from lung cancer highlights a grim but important fact about the disease: It is a common and lethal attacker of women, even among those who have never smoked. Of the approximately 20,000 to 25,000 nonsmokers
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Citizens urged to test homes for radon
Shelby Reporter - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is aligned with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a major campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to identify and fix radon
Source: www.shelbycountyreporter.com

Lung Cancer - Jack Sharp

Jack Sharp
WDEF - Hamilton County Commissioners will be charged with selecting a new state representative for the 30th House district. Representative Jack Sharp of East Ridge lost his battle with cancer early Sunday morning Commissioners
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Do Heavier Asthma Patients Need Different Meds?
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Why nonsmokers are at risk
Newsday - Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, but Dana Reeve's diagnosis and death are a reminder that only 80 percent of all patients have such a history. Scientists are working to understand what the risk factors are for nonsmokers like Reeve
Source: www.newsday.com