Lung health is vital for a person’s overall health, especially now during a pandemic when the virus is trying to attack the lungs. It's ... Read More
Lung Cancer
I Thought I Was Healthy—Then a Simple X-Ray Changed Everything
According to new data from the American Cancer Society, lung cancer incidence in women under 65 has now surpassed that of men in the same ... Read More
Blacks Missing Out on Cancer Clinical Trials Has Real-World Consequences
Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ... Read More
Russia’s Breakthrough mRNA Cancer Vaccine: Here’s What You Need to Know
The global fight against cancer is at a pivotal moment. A breakthrough in Russia promises to redefine cancer treatment, with the country ... Read More
A Metformin Clinical Trial for Lung Cancer Is on the Way
(HealthDay News) -- Already the go-to drug of choice for millions with type 2 diabetes, metformin might also fight lung cancer if those ... Read More
The Touching Way Patti LaBelle Remembers The Two Sisters She Lost To Lung Cancer
Patti LaBelle's powerhouse vocals are known to shake the heavens, and these days she's using the strength of her voice to honor the memory ... Read More
The Deadly Disease African American Men Aren’t Talking Enough About
An estimated five percent of the world's population has COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and in the U.S., COPD is the third ... Read More
Advancing Healthcare: Black Participation in Lung Cancer Research
https://youtu.be/GChYxseDn_A Dr. Ozuru O. Ukoha encourages lung cancer patients to consider clinical trials as a treatment option, ... Read More
Your Nails Could Be The Answer To Your Unusual Symptoms
Have you ever heard the saying “The eyes are the windows to the soul”? Well, have you ever thought that that saying could be used to make ... Read More
What Black Americans Need to Know Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer, or bronchogenic carcinoma, is the collective name for cancers that start in the lungs— usually in the airways (bronchi or ... Read More
Could Your Genes Be Hiding a Lung Cancer Risk?
Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but what if there’s more to the story? A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Ed Esplin, a Clinical ... Read More
BDO@ASCO June 1, 2024: Black Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer Research
BDO is currently covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL from June 1-June 3, 2024. Be sure to ... Read More
