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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A dog saved her life. Only because of her was lung cancer diagnosed in an early stage

The article discusses how a dog played a crucial role in diagnosing its owner's lung cancer at an early stage.

Mar 4 • 11:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brit woman with cancer due for treatment on Friday stranded in Dubai

A UK woman with stage three lung cancer is stranded in Dubai, fearing for her health as flights home are canceled due to regional conflict.

Mar 4 • 11:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Barry Manilow opens up about ‘agony’ of lung cancer surgery recovery: ‘I am getting stronger’

Barry Manilow updates fans on his recovery from lung cancer surgery, expressing optimism about getting stronger despite having to postpone tour dates.

Mar 3 • 23:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Development of a method to personalize immunotherapy in lung cancer

A research team in Málaga has created a method for personalizing lung cancer immunotherapy through blood analysis, identifying molecular subtypes that predict survival.

Mar 3 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Patient with rare lung cancer faces legal battle to obtain R$ 30,000 medication

A 32-year-old resident of Presidente Prudente, Brazil, diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, is fighting a legal battle for access to a costly medication that could enhance her treatment.

Mar 3 • 10:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Reijo Raekallio has died

Finnish artist Reijo Raekallio has passed away at the age of 75.

Mar 2 • 14:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Doctors: Vaping Leads to New and Severe Lung Diseases for Young People

Doctors in Estonia warn that vaping, often perceived as safer than traditional smoking, poses serious health risks, particularly for the youth, potentially increasing the future cancer burden in society.

Mar 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter shares health update admitting 'we're in denial'

Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter has spoken publicly about her mother's stage four lung cancer diagnosis, expressing the family's coping mechanism of denial.

Feb 27 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Some primitive viruses spreading through the human genome, a new engine of cancer

An international team describes how jumping genes play a role in patients with lung, colon, and other organ tumors.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sky News issues 'very sad' breaking news update with Dame Esther Rantzen

Sky News reported that Dame Esther Rantzen, who is battling terminal lung cancer, shared a 'very sad' update about the likely failure of the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords.

Feb 26 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum with cough for months told she had asthma, but truth was much worse

Vanessa Kendall, a runner from Yorkshire, was misdiagnosed with asthma before discovering she had stage 4 lung cancer.

Feb 24 • 13:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LEADERSHIP OF LUNG CLINIC ⟩ Screening for lung cancer in Tartu County outperformed the USA

A lung cancer screening pilot in Tartu County has shown significantly better participation rates and early detection compared to similar programs in the USA.

Feb 24 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cancer-stricken Brit, 66, fighting for life in India after horror on beach

A 66-year-old British man is in critical condition in India after suffering a stroke while on holiday with his wife.

Feb 21 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Terminally-ill mum wins lung cancer warning battle - 'I took it to Keir Starmer'

A terminally ill woman, Jules Fielder, successfully campaigned for increased awareness of lung cancer symptoms, leading to new government measures in the UK.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Almost 3% of lung cancer deaths in Maceió are linked to pollution, study shows

A study estimates that nearly 3% of lung cancer deaths in Maceió are associated with air pollution.

Feb 20 • 20:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Skier L. Vonn revealed that her dog Leo passed away the day after her horrific fall at the Olympics

L. Vonn announced the passing of her dog Leo, who was diagnosed with lung cancer, following her serious injury during a recent Olympic event.

Feb 18 • 19:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Vincenzo D’Agostino, the 'Mogol of Neomelodic Music', Has Died at 64

Vincenzo D’Agostino, a prominent Italian songwriter renowned for his contributions to neomelodic music, has passed away at the age of 64 in Naples due to respiratory issues linked to lung cancer.

Feb 18 • 11:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Possible lung cancer diagnosis wins Lebanese opioid dealer a chance to avoid deportation from Canada

A Lebanese immigrant convicted of drug trafficking has secured a reprieve from deportation due to a potential lung cancer diagnosis.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the study that people who smoke or have smoked should undergo: 'It can save your life'

Cardiologist Jorge Tartaglione highlights the importance of a specific medical study for current and former smokers that can detect early signs of lung cancer and potentially save lives.

Feb 18 • 10:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The only study that helps detect lung cancer in advance, according to a specialist

A cardiologist highlights the importance of a low-dose CT scan in detecting lung cancer early in Argentina, where 75% of cases are diagnosed late.

Feb 17 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Richard E Grant's wife's heartbreaking dying wish as he admits 'I still write to her'

Richard E. Grant shares his late wife Joan's final wish and their emotional journey during her battle with terminal cancer.

Feb 16 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People urged to easy 'finger test' at home to spot early signs of lung cancer

A simple finger test at home can help individuals identify early signs of lung cancer, which is crucial given the disease's rapid progression and high annual diagnosis rates.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lung cancer grows 20 times in São Luís and affects more in Vila Embratel, research shows

A study by the Federal University of Maranhão reveals a significant increase in lung cancer cases in São Luís, particularly affecting residents of Vila Embratel.

Feb 12 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Boots announces major update for 1,800 stores affecting customers buying meds

Boots is launching a health awareness campaign across 1,800 UK stores to help customers recognize early signs of lung cancer.

Feb 12 • 09:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tokyota, the husband-and-wife comedy duo, has passed away

Tokyota, a well-known comedian from the husband-and-wife duo 'Tokyota and Yumeko,' has died of lung cancer at the age of 82.

Feb 12 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

COPD a significant risk factor for lung cancer – Awareness campaign for Lung Care

AstraZeneca launches an initiative aimed at promoting lung health, focusing on the connection between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and lung cancer.

Feb 11 • 16:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Awareness campaign for lung care

AstraZeneca has launched a strong initiative to promote lung health via an awareness campaign and collaborations with prominent health organizations in Greece.

Feb 11 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Cancer-stricken Home Alone mom died of blood clot

Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara passed away from a blood clot in her lung at the age of 71, with rectal cancer noted as an underlying cause.

Feb 10 • 07:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Professor: especially deadly cancer does not cause pain, but reveals itself in another way

Discussions about early lung cancer screening programs in Lithuania have not yet yielded results, highlighting the complexities of cancer prevention.

Feb 8 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Great Expectations for Vaccine Against Advanced Lung Cancer: What the Director of St. Savvas Oncology Says

The director of St. Savvas Oncology, Alexandros Ardavani, expresses optimism regarding an mRNA therapeutic vaccine currently undergoing trials for advanced lung cancer.

Feb 8 • 07:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Easy fingernail test could indicate early warning signs of lung cancer

A simple fingernail test may help identify early warning signs of lung cancer, potentially aiding in life-saving early detection.

Feb 8 • 06:04 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"There is a noise that doesn’t belong there," said the family doctor

Doris, a long-time smoker, discovers a tumor in her lung after persistent coughing leads her to seek medical attention.

Feb 7 • 08:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Breakthrough in lung cancer diagnosis. AI and robots will detect the disease years earlier

New technologies, including artificial intelligence and robots, are being implemented by the NHS for early lung cancer detection in the UK.

Feb 6 • 10:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

I am an ambitious woman, and I am not ashamed of it. I want to take my patients as far as possible, says lung oncologist Drösslerová

Lung oncologist Drösslerová discusses her ambitions in patient care, the challenges of facing death regularly, and the impact of smoking on health.

Feb 6 • 09:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Barry Manilow, popular singer, postpones residency in Las Vegas for cancer treatment

Barry Manilow has postponed his Las Vegas residency to focus on his recovery from lung cancer, stating he is recovering well after surgery.

Feb 6 • 00:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The first patients in Rijeka receive new lung tumor therapy

The first lung tumor patients in Rijeka have successfully undergone stereotactic radiotherapy, making KBC the first public health institution in Croatia to offer this advanced radiation treatment method.

Feb 5 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Barry Manilow, 82, cancels more tour dates as he issues worrying health update

Barry Manilow has postponed more dates in his Las Vegas residency due to health concerns following surgery for a cancerous lung spot.

Feb 5 • 13:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Another Wrong Cancer Diagnosis: Austrian Woman (48) in Graz Lost a Healthy Part of Her Lung

A 48-year-old woman in Graz, Austria, underwent a surgical procedure that mistakenly removed part of her healthy lung due to incorrect cancer diagnosis, following a previous incident of medical error in Linz.

Feb 5 • 11:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

WHO: More than a third of all cancer cases can be prevented

A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that over one-third of global cancer cases are preventable, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancers accounting for nearly half of them.

Feb 5 • 06:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Singer Barry Manilow has cancer: postpones residency in Las Vegas to continue treatment

American singer Barry Manilow has postponed his Las Vegas residency to focus on treatment after being diagnosed with lung cancer, as stated in a social media announcement.

Feb 5 • 01:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'Every day I think I'm going to wake up well,' says businesswoman from AC with lung cancer after treatment for cervical tumor

Mariana Quintela, a 32-year-old businesswoman, faces her second battle with cancer, having been previously treated for cervical cancer before recently receiving a lung cancer diagnosis.

Feb 4 • 18:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

In Argentina, four types of cancer concentrate the majority of new diagnoses

In Argentina, breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers make up most new cancer diagnoses, with a new case occurring every four minutes.

Feb 4 • 13:53 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Life & Tech

Cancer: 40% of new cases could be avoided, estimates the World Health Organization

The World Health Organization estimates that 40% of new cancer cases could be prevented by changes in behavior, highlighting that nearly 19 million cases are diagnosed each year globally, primarily among lung cancer cases.

Feb 4 • 11:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

178 cases of lung cancer industrial accidents ... Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education to provide lung cancer screenings to all lunch workers every two years

Starting this year, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will regularize lung cancer screenings every two years for all school lunch workers, responding to the rising number of lung cancer industrial accidents among them.

Feb 4 • 03:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Victor Davis Hanson offers lung cancer recovery update, unsure when he'll be 'back to near normal'

Victor Davis Hanson provided an update on his health following lung cancer surgery, indicating a prolonged recovery due to complications.

Feb 2 • 21:13 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Lung Cancer Stigma Keeps People From Care

The stigma surrounding lung cancer prevents many individuals from seeking necessary medical care and support.

Jan 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Bob Weir, guitarist and singer of the rock band Grateful Dead, dies at 78

Bob Weir, the founding guitarist and singer of the Grateful Dead, has passed away peacefully at the age of 78 after battling cancer and lung issues, as reported by AP.

Jan 11 • 11:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Bob Weir, founder and guitarist of the cult band Grateful Dead, has died

Bob Weir, one of the co-founders and rhythm guitarist of the iconic American band Grateful Dead, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78 due to lung complications after a battle with cancer.

Jan 11 • 09:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Bob Weir, co-founder of the legendary band Grateful Dead, has died

Bob Weir, guitarist and co-founder of the iconic band Grateful Dead, passed away at the age of 78 after battling cancer and lung issues.

Jan 11 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Music: Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir has died

Bob Weir, guitarist of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, has passed away at the age of 78 after battling cancer and succumbing to a lung illness, as confirmed by his family.

Jan 11 • 05:56 UTC

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