Lung cancer

Berberine, a natural compound found in various herbs such as barberry, goldenseal, and European barberry (Berberis vulgaris), is showing promising results in slowing down the proliferation of lung cancer cells.

Banning the sale of tobacco to people born between 2006 and 2010 could prevent around 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer by the end of the century, said a modelling study released on Thursday.

Smoking is responsible for roughly 85 percent of all cases of lung cancer, the deadliest cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

This vaccine, known as BNT116 and developed by BioNTech, targets non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of lung cancer. Its aim is to eliminate cancer cells and prevent their recurrence by training the immune system to recognize and attack these cancerous cells.

Air pollution, a leading cause of lung cancer, has seen a 3 percent increase in Istanbul in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Experts cite traffic density and the use of fossil fuels as the main contributors to this pollution

In 2023, approximately 41,000 people were diagnosed with lung cancer in Türkiye, a country already noted for its high rates of lung cancer in men.

The first assessments - The results of the histological examinations are awaited

Auster had been diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2022 - He wrote a total of 34 books, most famously the New York Trilogy

The study was the result of a 682-patient trial that included participants diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer

In a bid to draw attention to pollution and the risk of cancer in the Ergene River Basin, the Foundation for Children with Leukemia (LÖSEV) has organized a protest at the banks of Çorlu Creek in the western province of Tekirdağ.

Scientists map out mitochondrial structures in lung cancer tumors to find complex, nutrient-specific needs of the cells

The Hellenic Lung Cancer Society has launched an awareness campaign aptly titled "Mind the Gap," referring to the gap in information and access to health services and in prevention.