Trial results for new lung cancer drug are ‘off the charts,’ doctors say

Doctors are hailing ‘extraordinary’ research findings that show a new drug has halted the progression of lung cancer for longer than any other treatment in medical history. Lung cancer is the world’s leading cause of cancer death and is responsible for approximately 1.8 million deaths per year. The chances of survival in people with advanced … Read more

New lung cancer pill hailed as ‘off the charts’ success

By Kate Pickles Chicago health editor 1:01 PM May 31, 2024, updated 3:29 PM May 31, 2024 Patients with incurable lung cancer could see their lives extended by several years with a drug hailed as the ‘best’ ever treatment for the disease. About six in 10 patients given the daily tablet and treated with lorlatinib … Read more