Patients with lung adenocarcinoma typically carry a mutation in the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) gene, making them ...

Doctors stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) according to how far it has progressed. Stages range from occult (or hidden) cancer to stage 4 cancer, in which multiple organs may be affected.

The stem cell signal Msi2 plays a dual role in lung cancer, acting as a signal that is not only essential for initiation, but also for propagation of the tumor.

A Stanford University professor's new curriculum explores the multiple aspects and phases of a person dying of cancer, and it ...

Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in non-smokers.

Lung neuroendocrine cancers include typical and atypical lung carcinoids, and small and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Symptoms include a cough, feeling short of breath and pain in your chest.

NeXT Personal identifies circulating tumor DNA in 81% of early-stage lung adenocarcinoma cases, offering potential for better disease stratification and outcome prediction. Study: Ultrasensitive ...