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Richard E. Grant: Becoming a widower made me aware of ‘loss and survival’

The actor’s wife, Joan Washington, died in September 2021 after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.

Evening Standard

MJ Shannon Cause of Death Update: Death Certificate Reveals What Happened Before Kris Jenner's Mum Died

The death certificate of Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, Kris Jenner's mother, reveals her cause of death as acute cardiopulmonary arrest, with underlying conditions including metastatic lung cancer.

International Business Times UK

Andhra Pradesh teams up with AstraZeneca for next-gen cancer care model

Andhra Pradesh signed an MoU with AstraZeneca for an integrated precision oncology ecosystem. This initiative will integrate artificial intelligence and advanced genomics for cancer care. The collaboration aims to transform patient journeys from screening to follow-up. AstraZeneca will deploy AI-powered solutions for early lung cancer detection. An Integrated Genomic Solutions…

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Why some smokers don't develop lung cancer, while non-smokers do: New study reveals direct evidence

New research reveals how inherited genetics impact DNA damage from exposures. This study provides direct evidence explaining why cancer risk varies among individuals. Scientists bred mice with diverse genetic backgrounds to study cancer development. They found genetic makeup alters mutation processes and tumor development pathways. These findings will inform future…

The Economic Times

Ministry of Public Health Unites All Sectors to Advance Lung Health in Thailand

The Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, has joined forces with all parties to advance Thailand’s lung health agenda through the “Lung Health Policy Forum: Breathing Matters - A Policy Vision for Stronger Lung Health for Thai People”. The forum aims to accelerate action on lung cancer and…

Bangkok Post

FDA Just Approved a New Targeted Lung Cancer Drug: Who Qualifies for Jideytro Treatment

The FDA approved Jideytro (zidesamtinib) on July 22, 2026, for previously treated ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer. Here is who qualifies and what the ARROS-1 trial showed.

Medical Daily

Young Non-Smokers with Healthy Diets Are Developing Lung Cancer at Unexpected Rates, New Research Suggests

USC researchers found that young non-smoking lung cancer patients ate healthier diets, raising questions about pesticide exposure. Here's what the research actually shows.

Medical Daily

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Global Cancer Cases Could Reach 35 Million a Year by 2050 as Population Growth and Aging Drive a 67% Surge

Global Cancer Statistics 2026 projects 34 million cancer cases by 2050, a 67% increase. Nearly 21 million cases in 2024, 9.8 million deaths. Lung cancer remains the top killer.

Medical Daily

Heavy Marijuana Smoking Was Linked to a Nearly 4-Times Higher Lung Cancer Risk in the Largest U.S. Study of Its Kind

A 150,000-person retrospective study found cannabis use disorder linked to 3.87x higher lung cancer risk. Published in Lung Cancer journal. Risk consistent across all cancer subtypes.

Medical Daily

AstraZeneca to license lung cancer drug from China's Dizal Pharmaceutical

Dizal Pharmaceutical shares rose significantly after announcing a major drug rights deal. AstraZeneca will pay $600 million upfront for global rights to Sunvozertinib. This targeted treatment addresses a specific genetic mutation in lung cancer patients. The agreement includes potential future payments tied to development and sales. This collaboration aims to…

The Economic Times

Scientists Discovered a Hidden Immune Backup System That Could Make mRNA Cancer Vaccines Far More Powerful

Washington University researchers found mRNA cancer vaccines activate an unexpected backup immune pathway. The Nature study could help improve vaccines for melanoma, lung cancer, and more.

Medical Daily

Jennifer Grey being comforted by showbiz pals after announcing death of her mother

The Dirty Dancing star is being supported by friends including Richard E. Grant after she took to social media to announce the passing of her mother, Jo Wilder, sharing a heartfelt tribute describing her final days following a recent lung cancer diagnosis.

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Jennifer Grey's mother dies a week after lung cancer diagnosis

Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey has paid tribute to her "brave" mother Jo Wilder who aged 94 on July 4 - a week after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

BANG Premier

UCLA Found a Hidden Weakness in Some of the Deadliest Cancers, and Existing FDA-Approved Drugs May Already Be Able to Exploit It

UCLA scientists found E2F3 is a critical vulnerability in RB-deficient small cell cancers. DHODH inhibitors already FDA-approved for autoimmune diseases may be able to exploit it.

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The Conversation

Australia’s lung cancer screening program is a year old. But can the health system deliver?

It’s been a year since Australia launched its National Lung Cancer Screening Program. Since July 2025, about 100,000 Australians have been screened.

Medical Daily

Medscape Report Finds Cytoreductive Surgery During TKI Therapy May Extend Survival in EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer Patients

A Medscape report published June 22, 2026 citing a June 11 International Journal of Cancer study found cytoreductive surgery during TKI therapy may extend survival in EGFR-mutated NSCLC.

The Economic Times

Alembic Pharma gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic cancer drug

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has secured tentative approval from the USFDA for its generic Binimetinib tablets. This marks a significant step for the company in the cancer treatment drug market. The approval is for the 45mg strength, with potential for marketing exclusivity. Alembic previously received tentative approval for the 15mg strength. Binimetinib…

The Conversation

Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview

Cancer in the United States experienced a dramatic turnaround in 1991. Prior to that year, cancer deaths had been increasing for decades, peaking at 215 deaths per 100,000 people, meaning about 1 in 4 deaths were attributed to cancer. Then it began to consistently decline, decreasing by 34% between 1991…

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Could a Simple Blood Test Stop Lung Cancer Early?

What if a simple blood test could tell you that lung cancer might develop years before it actually appears? It sounds like science fiction, but researchers believe it could soon become reality. A groundbreaking study has identified a unique set of proteins in the blood that may reveal a person's…

MarketBeat

Patent Cliff Predators: GSK Acquires Nuvalent For $10.6 Billion

GSK agreed to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, or $124 per share, a roughly 40% premium, to add two late-stage lung cancer assets and offset an impending patent cliff.

The Independent UK

£20m artificial intelligence tech ‘will speed up cancer diagnosis for millions’ of UK patients

More than four million patients have already received a faster lung cancer diagnosis or all-clear thanks to AI, the government have said

The Guardian - UK

GSK makes biggest ever acquisition with $10.6bn for US cancer drug firm

Nuvalent’s late-stage lung cancer treatments zidesamtinib and neladalkib are expected to launch later this year

Evening Standard

GSK to buy US lung cancer drug specialist Nuvalent for £8bn

The acquisition is thought to be GSK’s biggest deal in more than a decade.

MyLifeXP

Could a Blood Test Predict Cancer Before Symptoms Appear?

Lung cancer is often called the silent killer. By the time symptoms appear, the disease has usually advanced, making treatment more difficult and survival chances lower. For decades, doctors have searched for a way to identify risk before cancer takes hold. Now, scientists may have found one. A groundbreaking study…

The Economic Times

This blood test may reveal lung cancer risk long before symptoms

A new blood test can predict lung cancer more than five years before diagnosis. This breakthrough offers hope for early detection in India. The test identifies individuals at higher risk. This allows for closer monitoring and potential preventive measures. The findings are significant for India's air pollution challenges. This discovery…

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