Here’s the latest news in lung cancer research that the Lung Cancer Foundation of America staff has curated for our community. Providing the most reliable information about advances in lung cancer research – or scientific discoveries dealing with lung cancer – to assist the lung cancer patient and caregiver community is our priority. Below, you will find what’s new in lung cancer research for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Learn about FDA Approved Treatment Options
The good news is that treatment options for lung cancer patients are rapidly improving. In the last two years, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved more lung cancer treatments than in the prior ten years. Some of the most exciting and effective discoveries involve personalizing treatments based on the biomarkers found in individual cancer tumors. These discoveries allow for the right treatment for the right patient at the right time.
