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Lung cancer

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, with around 48,500 people diagnosed each year. There are two main types of lung cancer – small cell lung cancer and non small cell lung cancer – depending on how the cells look under the microscope. The main symptoms are a cough, shortness of breath and weight loss.
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New figures reveal that the number of people surviving lung cancer for at least one year has increased over the last 20 years. New figures reveal that the number of people surviving lung cancer for at least one year has increased over the last 20 years.

by In collaboration with PA Media Group | News | 19 December 2013

19 December 2013

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Following reports that the Be Clear on Cancer campaign has made a striking impact on lung cancer detection, we hear a personal take on this important news. Following reports that the Be Clear on Cancer campaign has made a striking impact on lung cancer detection, we hear a personal take on this important news.

by Amanda Boughey | Analysis | 9 December 2013

9 December 2013

A campaign urging people with a three week old cough to get checked has resulted in a dramatic rise in the number of lung cancers detected. A campaign urging people with a three week old cough to get checked has resulted in a dramatic rise in the number of lung cancers detected.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 9 December 2013

9 December 2013

Following this week's news that a once 'undruggable' cancer-causing molecule could now be blocked, we asked our experts for their thoughts on the research. Following this week's news that a once 'undruggable' cancer-causing molecule could now be blocked, we asked our experts for their thoughts on the research.

by Nick Peel | Analysis | 22 November 2013

22 November 2013

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The World Health Organisation has reported that air pollution increases the risk of cancer - how do the risks stack up against other causes of cancer? The World Health Organisation has reported that air pollution increases the risk of cancer - how do the risks stack up against other causes of cancer?

by Sarah Williams | Analysis | 18 October 2013

18 October 2013

A new study reveals for the first time that glitzy and glamorous cigarette packaging makes children susceptible to smoking. A new study reveals for the first time that glitzy and glamorous cigarette packaging makes children susceptible to smoking.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 27 September 2013

27 September 2013

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The quest to unravel the side effects of cancer drugs

An important part of cancer drug treatment is minimising side effects - how are scientists tackling this issue and what does the new research show? An important part of cancer drug treatment is minimising side effects - how are scientists tackling this issue and what does the new research show?

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 5 September 2013

5 September 2013

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We've announced a huge research project called TRACERx, investing millions of pounds into understanding the genetic driving force behind lung cancer. We've announced a huge research project called TRACERx, investing millions of pounds into understanding the genetic driving force behind lung cancer.

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 18 July 2013

18 July 2013