European health regulators have recommended approval of the drug, which is intended to treat patients with a specific genetic mutation.
Lung Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
The drug is targeted for a specific mutation of the ALK protein found mainly in 2 - 7 percent of non-small cell lung cancer patients.
Source-Medindia
Lung Cancer Screening - FAQs
Lung cancer accounts for nearly 1.3 million deaths annually worldwide. Lung cancer screening can help in early detection of cancer and possible cure.
Lung cancer accounts for nearly 1.3 million deaths annually worldwide. Lung cancer screening can help in early detection of cancer and possible cure.
First-in-Class Drugs in Pipeline for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Newer drugs are in the pipeline for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) which will provide targeted treatment and hopefully improve the prognosis of patients with lung cancer.
Newer drugs are in the pipeline for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) which will provide targeted treatment and hopefully improve the prognosis of patients with lung cancer.
Trained Sniffer Dogs Help to Screen Lung Cancer
Scientists in Germany have discovered that sniffer dogs are very reliable when it comes to detecting lung cancer.
Scientists in Germany have discovered that sniffer dogs are very reliable when it comes to detecting lung cancer.
