February 01, 2012: Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study
Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

January 27, 2012: Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return
But it's not clear yet how helpful the molecular exam will be, experts say

January 13, 2012: At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply
Experts weigh in as another large health care provider decides to hire nonsmokers only

January 11, 2012: Tests Might Someday Help Spot Early Lung Cancer
Tissue samples, sensitive blood analyses show promise for early diagnosis, treatment

January 10, 2012: Occasional Pot Smoking Won't Harm Lungs: Study
20-year study finds a few joints a month have no effect, but other experts differ

January 10, 2012: Mixed News on Tough-to-Treat Lung Cancer
One drug made little difference, another showed promise in mice with genetic mutation

January 09, 2012: Researchers Look at Genomes of Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer
Never-smokers may have different mutations in genes than smokers, suggests small, early study

January 09, 2012: Anti-Estrogen Treatment Shrank Lung Tumors in Mice
Preliminary study exposed animals to cancer-causing agent in tobacco

January 06, 2012: Mice Exposed to Smoke Helped by Blood Pressure Drug: Study
Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans

January 04, 2012: Cancer Incidence, Death Rates Continue to Drop: Report
One million lives saved, largely because of improved prevention, detection and treatment

December 30, 2011: Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011
Debates over cellphone safety, cigarette-pack images also grabbed headlines

December 21, 2011: 40 Years On, the Triumphs and Challenges of America's 'War on Cancer'
In many cases, what was a death sentence is now a manageable condition, although roadblocks remain

December 15, 2011: Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in Women
Non-melanoma malignancies twice as likely after 20 years of tobacco use, study finds

December 06, 2011: Targeted Drugs, Lung CT Screening Top Cancer Advances in 2011
Report from leading oncologists' group finds strides were made against tough-to-treat tumors

December 02, 2011: Lung Cancer's Hidden Victims: Those Who Never Smoked
More than 32,000 Americans who never lit up will die each year, with women at higher risk, experts say

November 28, 2011: Patches, Counseling, Persistence Can Help Smokers Quit
'Keep working at it' could be key to success, studies suggest

November 16, 2011: Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer
Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study finds

November 09, 2011: New Treatment May Boost Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer Cases
Patients on 'epigenetic' combo lived an average of two months longer than expected in small, early study

November 07, 2011: Judge Blocks FDA Plan for Graphic Cigarette Warnings
Images of diseased body parts are designed to be part of packaging

November 01, 2011: Cancer Risk Doubles After Organ Transplant, Study Finds
But benefits still far outweigh the risk, say experts

October 27, 2011: Too Much Drinking May Raise Lung Cancer Risk: Study
Research also found extra pounds, black tea and fruit might all shield against the disease

October 26, 2011: X-Ray Screening Doesn't Prevent Lung Cancer Deaths: Study
Researchers found no reduction in mortality among those who got chest X-rays

October 24, 2011: Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise for Lung Cancer: Study
Combined with chemo, the shot appears to slow progression of non-small cell form of disease

October 13, 2011: Globally, 2 Million Deaths a Year Linked to Smoky Stoves
People in developing nations most at risk from fumes from cooking, heating units, experts say

September 19, 2011: Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year, experts say

September 16, 2011: U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases'
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year

September 15, 2011: Lung Cancer Rates Begin to Decline for U.S. Women
CDC report also finds continued long-term drop in cases among men

September 07, 2011: Toxic After-Effects Still Haunt 9/11 Responders
Cancer links are seen among the many ills that have surfaced since the Twin Towers fell

September 01, 2011: Smoking Might Raise Sex Hormone Levels After Menopause
Elevated estrogens and androgens could be risk factors for breast, endometrial cancer, study contends

August 29, 2011: Xalkori Approved for Advanced Lung Cancer
Therapy targets abnormal gene

August 18, 2011: Gene Variants That Boost Lung Cancer Risk Identified
Smokers with the genes also tend to smoke more, become more addicted, study finds

August 18, 2011: Sniffer Dogs Spot Early Stage Lung Cancer: Study
Trained canines can tell tumor from COPD when smelling people's breath, researchers say

August 12, 2011: Disabilities From 9/11 Behind Rising Retirements for NYC Firefighters
Researchers say attacks, aftermath have had 'enormous impact' on responders' health

August 11, 2011: Women May Face Greater Heart Risk From Smoking Than Men
Researchers say biological differences may explain 25% higher risk compared to male smokers.

August 10, 2011: Elderly Lung Cancer Patients Can Gain From Two-Drug Chemo: Study
Finding runs counter to expert recommendations against use of the therapy by those over 70

August 08, 2011: Early Morning Smoking Riskier For Cancer
Those who have a cigarette as soon as they wake may be more addicted than others, researchers say

August 01, 2011: For Many, Risks of Lung Biopsy May Outweigh Benefits: Study
Bleeding, collapsed lung are complications associated with the procedure, researchers say

July 22, 2011: Tarceva Battles Lung Cancer in Some
Study found drug tripled survival -- 13.1 months versus 4.6 months for chemo group -- in those with EGFR mutation

July 14, 2011: Less Lighting Up in Movies Aimed at Kids
For fifth straight year, fewer characters are smoking in youth-oriented films, study finds

July 12, 2011: More U.S. Men Die From Cancer Than Women: Study
But disparity mirrors differences in incidence, not ability to fight disease, researchers say

July 06, 2011: Patient Disparities Seen in Lung Cancer Drug Trials
Women, the elderly and blacks not well represented in research, investigators say

July 05, 2011: Experimental Drug Bests Chemo in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Study
Better response, progression-free survival time seen with Tarceva in trial patients

June 30, 2011: Who Should Get a CT Scan to Screen for Lung Cancer?
While the tests can save lives, they're not for everyone, experts say

June 29, 2011: More Evidence CT Scans Better at Detecting Lung Cancer
Earlier treatment improves survival chances, experts say

June 29, 2011: FDA Panel Rejects Avastin for Breast Cancer
In a unanimous vote, advisors say drug not effective and has dangerous side effects

June 28, 2011: FDA to Hear Appeal on Breast Cancer Drug
Agency recommended last year against Avastin for disease that has spread to other body parts

June 21, 2011: FDA Unveils Graphic Images for Cigarette Packs
The warnings must appear on all products, advertising by September 2012

June 17, 2011: Nearly 900,000 Fewer Cancer Deaths Since 1990: Report
Researchers credit trend to better detection, treatment and drop in smoking

June 06, 2011: Taking Chemo Drug Continuously Delayed Lung Cancer's Return
Study found 38% reduction in risk of recurrence in advanced cases

May 19, 2011: Smoking Raises Odds for Cancer in Women Already at High Risk
Lung, colon tumors more likely when habit lasts for years, study finds