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Tag: lung cancer

Dr. Kashif Ali of the Maryland Oncology Hematology Center is touting a new drug to help combat the deadly effects of lung cancer. (Courtesy of the University of Maryland)
Posted inHealth

New Lung Cancer Drug Should Help Patients Live Longer

by Stacy M. Brown November 21, 2017October 31, 2020

Health officials have cited new developments in immuno-oncology — an innovative area of research that seeks to help the body’s own immune system fight cancer — that offers hope to patients diagnosed with lung cancer.

Posted inColumnists, D Kevin McNeir, Editor's Column, Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN: I Know the Pain of Lung Cancer So Why Do I Still Smoke?

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 8, 2017October 31, 2020
The cost of smoking in America has reached $300 billion annually. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inHealth

The Exceedingly High Cost of Smoking

by Stacy M. Brown January 25, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

African-Americans and the ACA: Much Accomplished, More to Do

by NNPAFreddie January 27, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Study Ties More Deaths, Types of Disease, to Smoking

by Washington Informer February 12, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Lung Cancer Now Top Cancer Killer for Women in Rich Nations

by Washington Informer February 5, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

New Lung Cancer Guidelines Can Save More Lives

by Washington Informer May 15, 2014October 30, 2020

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