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Beijing Researchers Study Relationship of Smog, Lung Cancer

Jan 16, 2017 04:13 AM EST

The Beijing Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning (BMCHFP) has conducted a study to determine the potential relationship of smog and lung cancer, according to the Beijing News on Sunday.

Golgi Apparatus plays a major role in the latest study that reveals how lung cancer metastasizes.

New Study Reveals How Lung Cancer Metastasizes

Theena Ocay |

Nov 28, 2016 01:48 AM EST

An emerging study that reveals new insights on how lung cancer metastasizes was published in an online issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, which is conducted by the researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, on Nov. 21.

Chinese researchers to conduct first ever clinical trial of modifying cells through the CRISPR gene editing technology.

Chinese Scientists Using Gene Editing to Find Cure for Lung Cancer

Iesha javed |

Aug 05, 2016 12:15 PM EDT

A group of Chinese scientists will perform the world's first genetic editing trial on humans this month in an attempt to treat lung cancer.

WHO Urges China to Embrace Healthier Lifestyle on World Cancer Day

JB Cach |

Feb 04, 2016 04:24 PM EST

The World Health Organization has advised the Chinese populace to embrace a healthier lifestyle due to the high rates of deaths caused by cancer in China.

1 Person Will Die of Lung Cancer Every Minute in China by 2025

Alexis Villarias |

Feb 03, 2016 05:08 AM EST

Given the current state of pollution in China, there is a projected increase in the prevalence of lung cancer over the next five years. China is projected to have around one million lung cancer patients in 2025, with one person dying from the disease each minute.

Roche Gets Accelerated US Approval for Lung Cancer Drug

Marie de Vera |

Dec 12, 2015 01:21 PM EST

U.S. health regulators have granted accelerated approval to Roche Holding's drug for advanced lung cancer in patients with a specific genetic mutation.

More than 700,000 Chinese to Die From Lung Cancer Yearly by 2020: Experts

Desiree Sison |

Dec 01, 2015 09:41 AM EST

Chinese health authorities have raised alarm over the rising number of lung cancer patients diagnosed annually in China with more than 800.000 people expected to be hit by the disease yearly by 2020.

One-Third of China's Young Male Smokers May Die From Smoking Related Disease

Benjie Batanes |

Oct 09, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

A health study published on Friday claims that one out of three Chinese male smokers in their 20s will likely die early from smoking related illnesses. Nonetheless, the researchers say that this gruesome statistic can be reversed if smokers can kick the deadly habit.

Study Reveals Why Some People Still Have Healthy Lungs Despite Being Heavy Smokers

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 28, 2015 07:55 AM EDT

Scientists have recently found out that some people still have healthy lungs despite years of smoking because of certain mutations in their lung DNA.

China Battles To Contain New SARS Outbreak

National Health and Family Planning Commission Says Chronic Disease Rises in China

Krystine Antonio |

Jul 01, 2015 01:11 PM EDT

There is currently a spike in the rate of patients getting chronic disease, according to a nationwide health survey.

WHO: Cancer Cases In China Now At 'Critical' Level

LJ Ross |

Apr 12, 2015 11:25 PM EDT

There has been a persistent increase in the number of cancer cases in China which could possibly lead to a dangerous "cancer surge" in the country, according to health officials.

Researchers Find Lung Cancer can Hide for More Than 20 Years

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 10, 2014 03:47 PM EDT

Scientists from Cancer Research UK have discovered that lung cancers are able to lie dormant for over 20 years before suddenly turning into an aggressive form.

US Doctors Speed Test Lung Cancer Drugs in Lung-MAP Study

Katie Collom |

Jun 17, 2014 12:59 AM EDT

In a first-of-its kind nationwide experiment called Lung-MAP, US doctors will speed-test lung cancer drugs in collaboration with government, drug companies, private cancer foundations and cancer advocacy groups to allow new drugs to reach the market and offer help to terminally ill patients.