All articles tagged with #lung cancer
A former Ironman triathlete’s vision problems led doctors to diagnose stage 4 lung cancer, and after a sequence of targeted therapies—including afatinib, osimertinib, and the IV drug amivantamab (Rybrevant)—he has lived seven years beyond an initial 12–24 month prognosis and now raises awareness through advocacy and endurance events.
A Washington Post Well+Being column reviews evidence linking vaping to cancer risk, explaining that while some studies suggest a cancer risk from e-cigarettes and their aerosols, definitive proof of causation is lacking; experts caution that vaping exposes users to potentially harmful substances and may not be safer than smoking.
Lung cancer is not solely a smoker’s disease, with up to a quarter of cases occurring in never-smokers and risk shaped by environment, genetics, and race. While low-dose CT screening can reduce mortality, current guidelines tied to a 20-pack-year history miss many at risk, prompting NCCN and ACS to broaden criteria and programs like INSPIRE to reach more Black patients and others outside traditional thresholds. New AI tools (e.g., Sybil) show potential to predict cancer risk from a single CT and personalize screening intervals, signaling a shift toward risk-based, more inclusive screening and earlier detection to reduce disparities.
Santa Barbara native Shira Kupperman Boehler shares her 2025 lung cancer diagnosis (Stage 1, non-smoker, no symptoms) after a preventive MRI and follow-up CT, her successful surgery, and a broader mission to raise awareness and expand access to early-detection screening through her book One Scan Saved My Life and the Cancer Doesn’t Care foundation, advocating for expanded screening guidelines and even pairing lung scans with mammograms to save lives.
A USC study of 187 lung cancer patients under 50, most non-smokers, found those with higher intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains had higher HEI scores and a surprising association with early-onset lung cancer. Researchers suspect long-term pesticide exposure from produce may contribute, but more research is needed. Produce remains healthful, and steps to reduce pesticide residues include washing, peeling or trimming produce, though the study did not measure pesticide levels directly.
A 22-year-old woman, Kayley Boda, began vaping at 15 and was diagnosed with stage-three lung cancer at 21. After initial surgery to remove half a lung and a difficult chemotherapy, cancer returned in the lungs’ pleural lining with a pleural effusion, and doctors say she has about 18 months to live. She has stopped vaping, is urging others to quit, and her family is fundraising for experimental treatment in Germany to extend her life.
USC Keck researchers surveyed 187 young lung cancer patients (mostly non-smokers) and found they consumed more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than the general population. The study notes an association, not causation, and raises the possibility of an environmental factor such as pesticide exposure in produce, calling for further research and consideration of related health policy.
A USC study of 187 lung cancer patients diagnosed at age 50 or younger finds those with higher diet quality—rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains—may be linked to increased lung cancer risk in non-smokers, possibly due to residual pesticides on conventional produce; authors urge further research and note potential bias in self-selected participants.
A USC study of 187 lung cancer patients under 50, many non-smokers, found they tended to have healthier diets (average HEI 65 vs. 57 national). The cancer type differed from smoking-related cases; findings show association, not causation, and researchers consider environmental factors like pesticides. Limitations include small sample size and potential selection bias; more research is needed to determine if diet or pesticides contribute to risk and why women were more represented in this group.
An observational study of 187 lung cancer patients diagnosed at age 50 or younger found that non-smokers with healthier diets—rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains—were more represented than the general population, prompting researchers to hypothesize that pesticide residues on conventionally grown produce may contribute to the link. The study is not peer-reviewed and relies on self-reported intake, with potential biases; investigators plan future pesticide measurements in blood/urine. The results show an association, not causation, and experts call for more research while recommending produce washing and, when possible, organic choices.
A 187-person, retrospective study of early-onset lung cancer (mostly non-smokers) found many patients reported high fruit/veg intake and speculated pesticides could be involved; however, this small study cannot prove causation and sits at odds with decades of large, prospective research that shows higher fruit/vegetable consumption is linked to lower or unchanged lung-cancer risk. Pesticide concerns exist, especially for farm workers, but there’s no evidence that normal dietary pesticide levels cause lung cancer in the general population. Read headlines with caution and rely on long-term evidence. Practical tips to reduce residues include washing produce and, when affordable, choosing organic for high-residue items. Overall, a plant-rich diet remains associated with better health outcomes, including lung health.
A 22-year-old Manchester woman who started vaping at 15 was diagnosed with lung cancer after a persistent cough. She underwent surgery to remove part of her right lung and chemotherapy, was given the all-clear in February 2026, but the cancer returned two months later in the pleural lining, and doctors gave her 18 months to live. She blames vaping, has stopped vaping, and is warning others while raising funds for treatment.
A USC-led study found that Americans under 50 who have never smoked and eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may have a higher lung cancer risk, possibly due to environmental pesticide exposure. The study used diet quality scores and did not measure pesticides directly; researchers urge further testing of biological samples to confirm exposure and assess the role of specific pesticides.
A USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center study of Americans under 50 who don’t smoke found higher lung cancer rates among those with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, with pesticide exposure suspected as a possible factor; researchers caution that further confirmation is needed.
A USC-led study presented at AACR found that non-smoking Americans under 50 who follow healthier diets may have a higher risk of lung cancer, possibly due to environmental pesticide exposure from non-organic produce. The research notes a higher incidence among young women in this group and calls for direct pesticide measurements in patients and further study to confirm the link and identify specific factors.