Lung cancer

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TV property presenter Jonnie Irwin reveals he has terminal cancer
A Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country host hopes he can inspire others to ‘make the most of every day’

Haroon Siddique and agency

14, Nov, 2022 @12:01 AM

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UK breakthrough on lung cancer helps target patients at risk of relapse
Research programme buys doctors crucial time by spotting returning tumours before symptoms appear

Robin McKie

12, Nov, 2022 @4:00 PM

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400 people in UK diagnosed with preventable cancer every day, data shows
Experts say healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating more vegetables can lower risk

Andrew Gregory Health editor

27, Sep, 2022 @5:00 AM

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Cancer breakthrough is a ‘wake-up’ call on danger of air pollution
Scientists uncover link between car fumes and lung cancer that helps explain why so many non-smokers develop disease

Hannah Devlin

10, Sep, 2022 @11:08 AM

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NHS urges people to attend vital lung cancer check-ups in England
Mobile trucks target areas with highest death rates in effort to reach those living with undiagnosed disease

Andrew Gregory Health editor

18, Apr, 2022 @11:01 PM

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Early CT scans deliver huge fall in lung cancer deaths, study shows
Experts say screening smokers and ex-smokers would significantly reduce mortality rate from disease

Denis Campbell

12, Sep, 2021 @9:00 AM

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‘Revolutionary’ lung cancer drug made available on NHS in England
Patients in England first to benefit from Sotorasib after drug proven to halt growth of tumours for seven months

Andrew Gregory Health editor

10, Sep, 2021 @5:00 AM

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GPs urged to be more alert in diagnosing lung cancer in non-smokers
Charities launch campaign to prompt family doctors not to neglect UK’s eighth deadliest cancer

Denis Campbell Health policy editor

02, May, 2021 @3:52 PM

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CT scan catches 70% of lung cancers at early stage, NHS study finds
Exclusive: early detection hailed as ‘major breakthrough’ for treatment of Britain’s deadliest form of cancer

Denis Campbell Health policy editor

14, Feb, 2021 @6:00 PM

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'This was a life-saver': ex-smoker learned she had lung cancer after joining study
Case study: Judy Miller, 74, applied to take part in research into detection of lung cancer

Sarah Marsh

14, Feb, 2021 @6:00 PM

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Avoid using wood burning stoves if possible, warn health experts
Charity calls for people to use alternative, less polluting heating and cooking options if they can

Matthew Taylor

01, Jan, 2021 @11:05 AM

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Lung cancer cases could be mistaken for Covid, charities warn
Similarity of symptoms and worries about seeking attention may delay diagnoses

Nicola Davis Science correspondent

19, Oct, 2020 @2:24 PM

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