Lung Cancer

Diabetes drug Metformin cuts tumor risks in smokers, prevents lung cancer

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Researchers have performed experiments on mice and found that Metformin helps in blocking the formation of tumors and thus prevents lung cancer from spreading.]

Low level of cigarette smoke also harmful for lungs, makes way for future lung diseases

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The researchers have found out that smoking frequently, infrequently or even inhaling second hand smoke has a direct effect on the functioning of genes present in the airways.

Genes responsible for the habit of smoking

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Study has revealed that genes are partially responsible for the habit of smoking and for increased chances of lung cancer.

Non-smokers also affected by lung cancer, study finds

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A new study finds a gene that links lung cancer with non smokers.

Papaya helps cure cancer

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A recent study reveals that papaya extracts can help cure various types of cancers including breast, liver and lung cancers.

George Harrison’s short battle with cancer

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George Harrison was a man of many talents. He was a musician, songwriter, and film producer who shot to fame on the international stage as the lead guitarist of hit band The Beatles. Harrison developed throat cancer, cancerous tumors in his lung and a brain tumor – all diseases he puts down to his rock’n’roll lifestyle in the 1960s. He died at the age of 58.