Siavash Es'haghi

[Siavash Es'haghi @EsSiavash]

Thanks to NSW's National Lung Cancer Screening Program, more than 60 people have been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer before they developed a single symptom, paving the way for early intervention and treatment.

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Daraxonrasib, a breakthrough drug recently approved to treat advanced pancreatic cancer, has also shown promise as a treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer.

#LungCancer #Lungscreen #PancreaticCancer https://t.co/6t6VAQEbrj

[Siavash Es'haghi @EsSiavash]

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program continues to demonstrate its worth, as recent story revealed how a 57-year-old patient with no symptoms was diagnosed and treated thanks to the program, all in a matter of weeks.

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According to a recent review, there are 91 new lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodule AI tools, but fewer than half have been validated outside the population that produced them.

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The University of Queensland and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation recently launched a mobile lung cancer research truck designed to bring early detection technology directly to communities at high risk for lung cancer.

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According to a large international study, younger adults with non-small cell lung cancer are more likely than older patients to have genetic mutations treatable with existing therapies.

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New research from Emory University and the American Cancer Society shows that metabolite-based biomarkers can predict a patient’s risk of lung cancer by measuring air pollution exposure.

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MIT researchers recently found that blocking an enzyme involved in lung inflammation appears to reduce the risk of developing tumours.

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[Siavash Es'haghi @EsSiavash]

While Australia's lung cancer screening efforts are a cut about most of the world, this recent article highlighting the rise of incidental findings highlights the need to rethink screening criteria.

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Lung Foundation Australia is calling on Australians to come together this November for Shine a Light on Lung Cancer, the largest lung cancer awareness program in the world.

Learn more about the upcoming events on their website!

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When Annabelle was suddenly diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, it changed the course of her life.

Some friendly support from a volunteer worker encouraged her to date despite her condition, helping her finding happiness again.

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#LungCancer #Lungscreen

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The Australian Government recently relaunched the "It's Good to Know" campaign to promote the National Lung Cancer Screening program.

It's good to see more being done to encourage eligible Australians to participate.

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#LungCancer #Lungscreen #NLCSP

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Summer Farmen was a healthy, non-smoking 44-year-old mother of three.

Yet in early 2020, she suddenly experienced shortness of breath and persistent fatigue, eventually being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

#LungCancer #Lungscreen https://t.co/ALMV6oaVc1

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The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre's "precision guided" CAR T-cell therapy project will receive $17.7 million from the Medical Research Future Fund Frontier Health and Medical Research Grant.

#LungCancer #Lungscreen https://t.co/VxXmuFCp6U

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Walt Disney passed away from lung cancer just six weeks after doctors first discovered a tumour in his left lung.

His story is a reminder of the dangers of long-term tobacco exposure and the need for early medical intervention.

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Barry Manilow recently returned to the stage following surgery for lung cancer.

His story is a prime example of the importance of catching the disease early.

🔗 https://t.co/BeMQyUBKm1

#LungCancer #Lungscreen

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Researchers have uncovered new evidence that excess abdominal fat increases the risk of developing non-small cell lung cancer, contradicting earlier studies suggesting patients with a high BMI were at lower risk for the disease.

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According to the WHO's Global status report on cancer 2026, lung cancer was the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in 2024 and the second most common among women.

Prevention remains the best solution for the problem.

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The recent LuSato-1 study points to a new treatment approach for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, an aggressive form of lung cancer with historically poor survival rates and limited treatment options.

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After years of declining smoking rates around the world, tobacco has crept back into popular culture, potentially undoing much of the hard work invested in promoting healthier living.

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