Lung Cancer

US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic

Stop Smoking March 18

US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw more Americans drinking heavily or using illicit drugs — but apparently not smoking.

Lung cancer mortality, incidence fell ahead of COVID-19 pandemic: report

HEALTH January 13

Lung cancer mortality, incidence fell ahead of COVID-19 pandemic: report

The American Cancer Society (ACS) in a new report said lung cancer incidence and mortality were declining.

Kathy Griffin spotted in Los Angeles after updating fans about health amid cancer battle

Exclusive September 10, 2021

Kathy Griffin spotted in Los Angeles after updating fans about health amid cancer battle

The comedian underwent surgery last month to have half her left lung removed and said doctors are "very optimistic" about her recovery.

NIH unraveling cause behind never smokers’ lung cancers

CANCER September 9, 2021

NIH unraveling cause behind never smokers’ lung cancers

Never smokers’ tumors were found to stem from mutations driven by natural bodily processes, the the National Cancer Institute announced.

Kathy Griffin is home and recovering after surgery to remove half her lung

Kathy Griffin August 6, 2021

Kathy Griffin is home and recovering after surgery to remove half her lung

The comedian is on the road to recovery in the company of her pack of pooches at home.

Kathy Griffin lung cancer diagnosis: Are nonsmokers at risk?

Lung Cancer August 2, 2021

Kathy Griffin lung cancer diagnosis: Are nonsmokers at risk?

Comedian Kathy Griffin informed fans on Monday of a recent lung cancer diagnosis and immediate plans to undergo surgery to remove half of her left lung.

Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer

Kathy Griffin August 2, 2021

Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer

The comedian revealed she's undergoing surgery to have half of her left lung removed.

FDA greenlights targeted therapy for lung cancer mutation

CANCER June 1, 2021

FDA greenlights targeted therapy for lung cancer mutation

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug for a specific mutation causing lung cancer in adult patients who have undergone at least one systemic treatment, such as chemotherapy.

Health panel expands lung cancer screening for more smokers

Lung Cancer March 9, 2021

Health panel expands lung cancer screening for more smokers

More Americans now qualify for yearly scans to detect lung cancer, according to guidelines released Tuesday that may help more Black smokers and women get screened.

Bob Dole says he's been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer

CANCER February 18, 2021

Bob Dole says he's been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer

Former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole announced Thursday he began treatment this week for stage 4 lung cancer.