Lung cancer

Early detection of lung cancer may not improve survival Using x-rays to screen for lung cancer does not improve patient survival rates, new study findings suggest...

Improving Detection of Colon Polyps Doctors writing for the New England Journal of Medicine now have evidence that suggests one type of test for polyps in the colon is better than another...

Early Lung Cancer Detection Does Not Increase Survival Popular wisdom says the earlier a cancer is detected, the more successful the treatment and the better the chances of survival...

Comment: America Is Wealthiest, But Far From Healthiest It should come as no surprise that the United States ranked 37th in a survey of national health systems by the World Health Organization...

Malpractice Suits Increase In Japan As Medical Mistakes Are Uncovered Like the cardiologist who has a heart attack or the radiologist who discovers a tumor, Hideaki Nakajima, an orthopedic surgeon, felt a pain in his hip one day...

Are Scans for Lung Cancer Worthwhile? For smokers with the dark fear of lung cancer lurking behind every cough or chest pang, the offer sounds too good to pass up...

Pot may promote tumor growth There's one more potential problem to add to those already known about marijuana: the ingredient that gives it its kick, also seems to influence tumor growth...

Cigars to carry warnings of health risks Cigar products sold in the US will now carry Surgeon General warnings advising users of the serious health risks...

Blood-thinner may reduce cancer risk Having a blood clot in a lung or leg is associated with an increased risk of cancer...

Cigarettes caused illnesses, Newport maker's CEO says The head of a tobacco company founded before the American Revolution told a Miami courtroom on Wednesday that...