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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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Young people are most proud that Scotland is leading the way on smoke-free legislation, according to a Scottish opinion poll commissioned by Cancer Research UK published today (Tuesday 14 March 2006). Young people are most proud that Scotland is leading the way on smoke-free legislation, according to a Scottish opinion poll commissioned by Cancer Research UK published today (Tuesday 14 March 2006).

by Cancer Research UK | News | 14 March 2006

14 March 2006

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The loss of a single type of protein molecule may play a critical role in the development of three quarters of the most common kind of lung cancer - according to research published in todayїs British Journal of Cancer (BJC). The loss of a single type of protein molecule may play a critical role in the development of three quarters of the most common kind of lung cancer - according to research published in todayїs British Journal of Cancer (BJC).

by Cancer Research UK | News | 9 November 2005

9 November 2005

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Worldwide breast and lung cancer cases have doubled since 1975, according to a new report published today by Cancer Research UK. Worldwide breast and lung cancer cases have doubled since 1975, according to a new report published today by Cancer Research UK.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 27 April 2005

27 April 2005

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Deaths from mesothelioma, an asbestos-related lung cancer, will peak within ten years in the UK and then fall to a much lower level, according to new figures published in this weekїs British Journal of Cancer1. Deaths from mesothelioma, an asbestos-related lung cancer, will peak within ten years in the UK and then fall to a much lower level, according to new figures published in this weekїs British Journal of Cancer1.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 15 February 2005

15 February 2005

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Radon gas1 in ordinary homes across the country increases the risk of lung cancer, particularly among smokers, according to research published online in the British Medical Journal2 today. Radon gas1 in ordinary homes across the country increases the risk of lung cancer, particularly among smokers, according to research published online in the British Medical Journal2 today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 21 December 2004

21 December 2004

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Cancer Research UK launches a major new clinical trial for the most common form of lung cancer today, to test the effectiveness of one of the new generation of `smartї cancer drugs as a first line treatment. Cancer Research UK launches a major new clinical trial for the most common form of lung cancer today, to test the effectiveness of one of the new generation of `smartї cancer drugs as a first line treatment.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 29 November 2004

29 November 2004

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Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered a new gene that protects against lung cancer, according to a study published in the journal PNAS1 today. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered a new gene that protects against lung cancer, according to a study published in the journal PNAS1 today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 8 November 2004

8 November 2004

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Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered a key mechanism that protects lung cancer from the lethal effects of chemotherapy. Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered a key mechanism that protects lung cancer from the lethal effects of chemotherapy.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 4 November 2003

4 November 2003

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A large-scale randomised clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of thalidomide as a treatment for lung cancer is set to begin at the end of February 2003. A large-scale randomised clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of thalidomide as a treatment for lung cancer is set to begin at the end of February 2003.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 28 January 2003

28 January 2003

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More than 12 million British workers are concerned about the risks of developing lung cancer due to passive smoking at work, estimates a MORI survey published today1. More than 12 million British workers are concerned about the risks of developing lung cancer due to passive smoking at work, estimates a MORI survey published today1.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 13 January 2003

13 January 2003

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Lung cancer rates in the north of England and Scotland are significantly above the UK's national average, while the figures for the south, Wales and Northern Ireland were under the national average. Lung cancer rates in the north of England and Scotland are significantly above the UK's national average, while the figures for the south, Wales and Northern Ireland were under the national average.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 31 December 2002

31 December 2002

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Deaths from lung cancer in British women under 70 have fallen to their lowest in 30 years, according to new statistics released today. Deaths from lung cancer in British women under 70 have fallen to their lowest in 30 years, according to new statistics released today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 31 December 2002

31 December 2002