African Americans in South Carolina with early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are significantly less likely than Caucasians to receive surgical treatment for their disease, thus significantly reducing chances of survival. This reflects a national trend that Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and statewide partners hope to change with . . . → Read More: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Awarded $1.8 Million Federal Grant for Lung Cancer Study
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 .8 Million Federal Grant for Lung Cancer Study">Leave a comment  Cancer, Hollings Cancer Center, lung cancer, Marvella Ford, medical university of south carolina, musc, National Cancer Institute, Nestor Esnaola, research By Dr. George R. Simon Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death among South Carolinians – more than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined. The goal of MUSC’s Thoracic Cancer Program is to offer comprehensive, efficient care for lung cancer patients in a multidisciplinary setting. Our specialists offer state-of-the-art expertise in bronchoscopic techniques, minimally invasive . . . → Read More: MUSC Lung Cancer Patients Benefit From Multidisciplinary Care 11/4/10 – The National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced major findings today from the National Lung Screening Test (NLST), a large national study, exploring whether low-dose helical CT scans vs. conventional chest X-ray reduced mortality from lung cancer. NLST researchers found 20 percent fewer lung cancer deaths among trial participants screened with CT. An additional finding, which was . . . → Read More: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Announces Major Findings in Lung Screening Study Lung cancer will kill more South Carolinians this year than any other type of cancer. While everyone is potentially at risk for lung cancer, cigarette smoking is the predominant cause. November 18th marks the 35th Great American Smokeout – a nationwide initiative to encourage smokers to kick the habit. If you smoke, make the commitment to quit by November 18th . . . → Read More: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month |
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