Hormone therapy may up risk of dying of lung cancer
September 21, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among women who already have lung cancer, hormone replacement therapy - which has been tied to a higher risk of serious conditions including breast cancer and heart attacks - seems to increase the risk of death from the tumor, according to a new study.
Tests help lung cancer drugs reach right patients
August 20, 2009 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Diagnostic tests that look for specific genetic or molecular characteristics may be the key to helping doctors decide which lung cancer treatments work best for patients, two studies released Wednesday suggest.
Blood test may diagnose lung cancer, company says
August 4, 2009 — WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A blood test that detects nine compounds in blood may offer a safe way to diagnose early cases of lung cancer, Celera Corporation reported on Tuesday.
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