Lung Cancer - Page 6

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 17, 2021

Rush Limbaugh dies following lung cancer complications: What to know about the disease

Talk radio icon Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday at age 70 from what his wife said were complications of lung cancer. 

December 15, 2020

Rush Limbaugh gives update on cancer battle: 'Every day remains a gift'

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh gave listeners an update on his lung cancer battle Tuesday, saying he was taking it day-to-day but blessed to still be alive.