Women smokers who exercise have a 35% lower risk of developing lung cancer, according to a recent study from the Universities of Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Of course, it’s still best to drop the habit as soon as you can, especially since we now know that damaged arteries heal quickly after a person quits smoking!
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Exercise can reduce lung cancer risk in smokers
Published December 16th, 2006 in Exercise, Women's Health, Cancer Help and Health Studies. 0 CommentsNews blood test may detect lung cancer sooner
Published July 14th, 2006 in Health Technology, Cancer Help and Health Studies. 0 CommentsA new type of blood test may be able to detect lung cancer sooner than X-rays and CT scans can, according to US researchers. This is good news for smokers, former smokers and others at high-risk for lung cancer. Currently only about 25% of non-small cell lung cancer is diagnosed in the earlier stages, when […]
Study: Milk thistle compound helps stop lung cancer
Published June 28th, 2006 in Cancer Help, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsA drug made from the milk thistle plant appears to be able to destroy lung cancer in mice, according to researchers at the University of Colorado, Denver. Silibinin, a compound already being studied as a possible treatment for prostate cancer, appeared to be able to reduce blood flow to lung tumors and stop their growth.
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