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World’s first lung cancer prevention vaccine trial funded with £2.06 million to stop cancer before it starts | – The Times of India

World’s first lung cancer prevention vaccine trial funded with £2.06 million to stop cancer before it starts | – The Times of India

For the first time, people at high risk of lung cancer can participate in a clinical trial of an experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease. Led by University College London and the University of Oxford, this groundbreaking trial marks a major step in cancer prevention. Unlike conventional treatments, which target cancer after it develops, the vaccine aims to train …

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Lung cancer isn’t just a smoker’s disease, say oncologists and warn on early signs this awareness month – The Times of India

Lung cancer isn’t just a smoker’s disease, say oncologists and warn on early signs this awareness month – The Times of India

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to pause, breathe, and talk about one of the world’s most serious yet misunderstood cancers. It’s not just a “smoker’s disease” non-smokers are increasingly being diagnosed too, thanks to air pollution, passive smoke, and genetic factors. The scary part? Early symptoms often feel harmless, a lingering cough, breathlessness, or fatigue that most …

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Lung Cancer rising in young adults – causes, symptoms, prevention and how non smokers can stay safe – The Times of India

Lung Cancer rising in young adults – causes, symptoms, prevention and how non smokers can stay safe – The Times of India

Lung cancer has till recently, been associated by older adults who are chronic smokers, but recent statistics indicate a concerning increase in young adult cases among non-smokers. The increasing number of young adults developing lung cancer requires understanding its causes, early symptom detection, and preventive measures for proper management. Let’s find more…Causes of Lung Cancer in young adultsThe main reason …

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