Lung cancer

Lung cancer (pulmonary carcinoma) is one of the most common cancers worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. The diagnostic and therapeutic options for lung cancer have expanded significantly in recent years. Keep reading for latest developments in screening, biomarker testing, treatment innovations, and ongoing research.

News • Prophylactic post-treatment

MRI surveillance after SCLC helps patients avoid brain irradiation

After treatment for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), patients often undergo prophylactic radiotherapy to prevent metastases in the brain. Now, a new study shows that MRI surveillance alone is enough,…

News • Collagen-targeted protein CA

New MRI agent to earlier detect lung cancer, hidden metastases

A research team has developed a new class of protein-based MRI contrast agent that detects invasive lung cancer and metastatic disease at earlier stages than conventional imaging approaches.

News • Environmental exposure

Researchers explore link between microplastics and lung cancer

People with lung cancer are more likely to have microplastics in their lungs and to have larger quantities of microplastics in their lungs, according to new research.

News • Adverse effects of lung cancer treatment

Collateral damage: the thymus in NSCLC radiotherapy

Exposure of the thymus to radiation during lung cancer treatment is linked to an increased risk of the cancer spreading to other parts of the body and overall worse outcomes, a new study finds.

News • Lung cancer insights

Brain metabolism predicts survival in advanced NSCLC patients

Low brain metabolism as measured from 18F-FDG PET/CT is associated with higher mortality in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to new research.

News • Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy

New technique could aid targeted lung cancer treatment

Detecting genetic mutations associated with lung cancer via laboratory tests can be expensive and time-consuming, and use up valuable tissue from small biopsy samples. A new approach aims to fix this.

News • Reviving exhausted immune cells

A new way to boost cancer immunotherapy

A Taiwanese research team found that BET inhibitors can restore exhausted T cells by reprogramming their metabolism – a potential new strategy for cancer immunotherapy.

News • Focus on cellular senescence

Urine test could help detect lung cancer years before symptoms occur

A simple, affordable urine test could detect early signs of lung cancer months, or even years, before symptoms appear, as well as monitor whether treatment is working and identify potential relapse.

News • Diaphragmatic dome height

Simple X-ray measure linked to survival in lung cancer surgery patients

A new study shows that diaphragmatic dome height (DDH) - a simple measurement from routine chest X-rays - can help predict survival among patients with lung cancer and breathing disorders.

News • Hybrid deep learning approach

"Double vision" AI system to detect lung cancer from CT scans

To improve lung cancer detection, researchers have developed a new AI system that employs a dual approach to analyse CT scans – seeing both detail and context at the same time.

News • Sharper images, less radiation

Lung cancer management: Photon-counting CT outperforms conventional CT

A study of 200 lung cancer patients shows photon-counting CT cuts radiation by 66% and contrast agent by 27% - while delivering sharper images and better tumor detection than conventional CT.

News • AI-assisted diagnostics

Two Dutch hospitals implement AI for lung nodule detection on chest X-rays

Two major Dutch hospitals, Catharina Ziekenhuis in Eindhoven and University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) from Qure.ai into their chest X-ray workflows.

News • Lung cancer CT notification

Breast cancer: Keep CALM – and coordinate your screenings

Many women over 50 schedule mammograms for breast cancer but miss out on CT lung cancer screenings they're also eligible for. Targeted outreach coul help change this, a new study shows.

News • Balloon-Assisted Bronchoscope Delivery

New technique opens route to previously unreachable lung tumors

Researchers have engineered a novel technique that uses a small balloon to gently widen the airways, and overcome the physical limitations of conventional bronchoscopy to reach deep lung tumors.

News • Early thoracic malignancy screening

Developing a breath test for lung cancer with biosensors and AI

A biosensor that identifies volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath could be used in conjunction with AI to detect various thoracic cancers including lung cancer.

News • Estimation of nodule malignancy risk

Lung cancer screening: AI to reduce false positives

Misinterpreting the malignancy risk of lung nodules often results in high false-positive rates, unnecessary follow-ups, increased patient anxiety and healthcare costs. A new study suggests that AI can fix this.

News • EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer

NSCLC: Surgical combination therapy may prolong disease control

In metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), targeting residual disease through surgery can extend the benefits of EGFR TKI therapy beyond standard monotherapy, a new study finds.

Article • From H&E to multiplex

Self-learning AI: a boost for digital pathology

Self-learning artificial intelligence approaches are offering a number of advantages for digital pathology when compared to established AI options. The benefits, which range from greater speed and capacitive flexibility to ‘wholly interpretable’ analyses, were outlined at the Digital Pathology and AI Congress in London.

News • Research on Antrodia cinnamomea

Promising fungal compound to fight cancer and inflammation

Studies have found that natural polysaccharides from a medical fungus endemic to Taiwan can not only effectively inhibit inflammation, but also fight the proliferation of lung cancer cells.

News • NHS rollout

Liquid biopsy: new ‘blood test-first’ approach for lung cancer

A new ‘liquid biopsy’ test can help fast-track lung cancer patients to receive targeted therapy up to two weeks earlier, while helping avoid further tests and treatments including chemotherapy.

Article • Launch of new national program

A new “impulse” for equitable lung cancer screening in France

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the EU, yet no organized screening program exists to detect the disease before symptoms appear. This September, France will strike back with an ambitious pilot program that could boost European lung cancer screening. Professor Marie-Pierre Revel presented the details at the French Thoracic Imaging Society Spring Days in Marseille, highlighting…

News • Deep learning-based assessment

AI ‘Sybil’ predicts lung cancer risk from single LDCT scan

A deep learning model was able to predict future lung cancer risk from a single low-dose chest CT (LDCT) scan, according to new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference.

News • Patient history analysis

AI helps GPs detect lung cancer 4 months earlier

GPs may soon be able to identify patients with an increased risk of lung cancer up to 4 months earlier with an algorithm created by researchers based on the data of more than half a million patients.

News • Study shows GP imaging benefits

Lung fibrosis: radiopharmaceutical improves diagnosis and monitoring

Nuclear medicine specialists have successfully used the radiopharmaceutical Ga-68-Trivehexin from Trimt to accurately diagnose patients with pulmonary fibrosis and concurrent lung cancer.

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