Celebrities: lung cancer
‘TV on the Radio’ star Gerard Smith dies of lung cancer aged 34
Someone dying in their mid-thirties, with the clichéd ‘so much to live for’ is an obvious tragedy but it’s also a reminder that we should all live as healthily as we possibly can and squeeze as much joy out of every moment of every day as we possibly can. RIP Gerard Smith.
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Cool Ruler Gregory Isaacs dies of lung cancer aged 59
59-year-old Gregory Isaacs - the Cool Ruler - has died at his London home after losing his battle against lung cancer.
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Happy Days star Tom Bosley dies at 83
Beloved TV dad Tom Bosley of the American 1950s TV sitcom ‘Happy Days’ has died after a battle with lung cancer and a staph infection.
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Diabetes drug Metformin cuts tumor risks in smokers, prevents lung cancer
Researchers have performed experiments on mice and found that Metformin helps in blocking the formation of tumors and thus prevents lung cancer from spreading.]
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Low level of cigarette smoke also harmful for lungs, makes way for future lung diseases
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.
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Genes responsible for the habit of smoking
Study has revealed that genes are partially responsible for the habit of smoking and for increased chances of lung cancer.
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Non-smokers also affected by lung cancer, study finds
A new study finds a gene that links lung cancer with non smokers.
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Papaya helps cure cancer
A recent study reveals that papaya extracts can help cure various types of cancers including breast, liver and lung cancers.
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George Harrison’s short battle with cancer
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.
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the world’s deadliest cancer killers. Find out its causes, symptoms and treatment here.
