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Vaccine May Treat Lung Cancer An experimental vaccine that works by training the immune system to kill specific tumor cells is showing promise for the treatment of early lung cancer, researchers report. Smog Level Down in Eastern U.S. Cities Lung-threatening smog levels dropped 7% in 2006 in the Eastern U.S., a government report shows. New Lung Cancer Guidelines Issued The American College of Chest Physicians has issued new lung cancer guidelines supporting acupuncture, massage for lung cancer patients. Lung Cancer Rarer in Sunny Countries? Lung cancer is rarer in sunny countries; vitamin D from sunshine may lower lung cancer risk, a new study shows. Lung Cancer Blood Test in the Works Doctors at Duke University are developing a lung cancer blood test that focuses on four blood proteins; the goal is earlier detection. Lung Cancer Blood Test in the Works A new lung cancer blood test looks for the genes activated by white blood cells when they fight tiny lung tumors. It's about 87% accurate. Inoperable Lung Tumors Zapped Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) zaps small lung tumors -- and ups survival -- in patients who have few other treatment options, an international study shows. Gene Test May ID Lung Cancer Spread A test that characterizes early lung tumors by their genetic fingerprint may help identify patients whose cancer is most likely to spread, researchers report. Gene May Suppress Lung Cancer The Gprc5a gene may suppress lung cancer, according to Univ. of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center lab test on mice. Erbitux Fights Advanced Lung Cancer Adding the drug Erbitux to standard chemotherapy extends the lives of advanced lung cancer patients by about five weeks, according to results of a large international trial. to standard chemotherapy extends the lives of advanced lung cancer patients by about five weeks, compared with chemo alone, according to results of a large international trial. Blood Test May Spot Early Lung Cancer A simple blood test may be able to spot lung cancer in smokers long before symptoms develop, when there is still a chance of a cure, researchers report. Blood Test Detects Early Lung Cancer A new blood test promises to detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stages.

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