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health1 month ago•190 min saved

Beyond smoking: debunking lung cancer myths and the case for broader screening

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.

via CNN|

#ai #disparities #health

health10 months ago•4 min saved

Air Pollution and Other Factors Increasing Lung Cancer Risk in Never-Smokers

A study found that in never-smokers, high exposure to fine-particle air pollution is linked to genetic changes associated with lung cancer, such as mutations in the TP53 gene and shorter telomeres, providing new insights into lung cancer development in this group and highlighting environmental factors beyond smoking.

via National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)|

#air-pollution #environmental-factors #genetic-mutations

health11 months ago•3 min saved

Air Pollution Increases Lung Cancer Mutations in Never-Smokers, NIH Study Finds

A NIH-led study found that fine particulate air pollution is strongly associated with increased genetic mutations in lung tumors among never-smokers, including mutations linked to cancer development and shorter telomeres, highlighting environmental pollution as a significant risk factor for lung cancer in non-smokers.

via National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)|

#air-pollution #genetic-mutations #health

health11 months ago•2 min saved

Air Pollution Linked to Lung Cancer Risk in Never-Smokers

A study links air pollution to lung cancer-driving DNA mutations in never-smokers worldwide, highlighting air pollution as a significant risk factor for lung cancer, especially in regions like East Asia, and emphasizing the growing concern as fewer people smoke.

via The Guardian|

#air-pollution #dna-mutations #global-health

health3 years ago•52 min saved

Air pollution activates dormant cells causing lung cancer.

Air pollution can promote the development of lung adenocarcinoma, particularly in never-smokers, according to a study published in Nature. The study found that air pollution can cause mutations in lung cells, leading to the development of cancer. The research also identified specific mutations that are more common in never-smokers with lung cancer, suggesting that air pollution may be a contributing factor in these cases. The findings highlight the need for continued efforts to reduce air pollution and protect public health.

via Nature.com|

#adenocarcinoma #air-pollution #health