Lung Cancer

Blood test found to detect lung cancer with nearly 93% accuracy for average cost of $60 - study

The test involves using a dedicated chip and fluorescence analysis, in which fragments of cell-free DNA in the blood are examined for distinct methylation patterns. 

A blood test
Illustration of a pancreatic tumor surrounded by immune cells

SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive

There is a need to better understand the impact of environmental factors, particularly pesticides, on human health

The surprising link between a healthy diet and the serious disease

Marina Ilyenko, a 38-year-old mother of two with lung cancer

Campaign seeks to help mother of two continue life-saving cancer treatment


Not only black lungs: Carpets retain a stubborn grip on pollutants from tobacco smoke

US Department of Energy study finds ozone generators are only partially effective at cleaning rugs exposed to cigarette toxins.

 Cigarette next to a carpet

Do depression and anxiety raise your risk of cancer? New study says no

Scientists have long thought that depression and anxiety can lead to a higher risk of cancer. A new study shows that this may not be the case.

 An artistic illustrative photo of a man suffering from depression.

The quality of lung cancer treatment varies across US - study

Despite rapidly evolving treatment and diagnostic tools, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths and is the second most common cancer in the US.

Lung cancer maliciously inserted into image in Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study

How an Israeli 20-year-old who never smoked got advanced lung cancer

At age 20, Geula Marx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite her young age and that she had never smoked. The disease was discovered at stage 4 with brain metastases. Never ignore suspicious symptom

 Dividing cancer cell

AI-based tool for lung cancer treatment developed in Jerusalem

A new tool to enhance the decision-making of medical staff and patients during the treatment of lung cancer patients is under development at Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

 The x-ray image of the lungs of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient are seen at the intensive care unit (ICU) at the university hospital in Aachen, Germany, December 21, 2020

This is what happens to you when you stop smoking, step-by-step

You know that smoking is wrong, even if you smoke several cigarettes a day. But did you know that the damage from smoking can be repaired quickly?

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Breathe more easily: Flu vaccines benefit COPD sufferers

Researchers have found a surprising benefit for flu vaccines.

Pre-filled M-001 universal flu vaccine syringes

Breast cancer overtakes lung as most common cancer - WHO

"Among women, breast cancer is the most commonly-diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide," WHO said.

A monitor shows the image of a woman infected with breast cancer.

Increase in the number of women with lung cancer in recent years - study

In 2017, some 1,842 people died from lung cancer. Among them, a third were women.

Cancer illustrative

New research advances predictive treatment for lung cancer

his imaging method allows scientists to pinpoint abnormal glucose metabolism, as well as characterize tumors accurately.

Lung cancer maliciously inserted into image in Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study