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Lung cancer CT scan advised just for older smokers - San Francisco Chronicle



USA TODAY 
Lung cancer CT scan advised just for older smokers 
San Francisco Chronicle
Chicago -- New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers. The advice applies only to those aged 55 to 74. The risks of screening younger or older ...
Lung cancer screening guidelines updated USA TODAY
Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Donna Summer died of lung cancer not related to smoking - CNN



The Atlantic 
Donna Summer died of lung cancer not related to smoking 
CNN
(CNN) -- Donna Summer died of lung cancer, but the singer wasn't a smoker, and the cancer wasn't related to smoking, her family's representative said Friday. Summer's family issued the announcement in the wake of how "various reports currently ...
Summer's death puts spotlight on lung cancer risks msnbc.com
Donna Summer: Lung cancer leading cause of cancer death Los Angeles Times
People: Donna Summer blamed 9/11 for lung cancer San Jose Mercury News
WCVB Boston 
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Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Patients To Get Boost From Research by ?Young ... - MesotheliomaHelp.net (blog)



Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Patients To Get Boost From Research by ?Young ... 
MesotheliomaHelp.net (blog)
The National Lung Cancer Partnership has announced the 2012 recipients of their Young Investigator Research Grants. The awards were developed ?to support lung cancer researchers early in their careers and ignite their interest in the field.
New Biomarker Raises Hope of Early Detection, Treatment of Mesothelioma PR Web (press release)

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Donna Summer Died of Lung Cancer, Was Non-Smoker - Us Magazine



Us Magazine 
Donna Summer Died of Lung Cancer, Was Non-Smoker 
Us Magazine
On Friday, one day after the Grammy-winning singer's death at age 63, her family confirmed to Us Weekly that she succumbed to lung cancer, as was rumored. But, defying common misconceptions about the disease, her loved ones explain that the "Last ...
Donna Summer died of lung cancer not related to smoking My Fox 8
Donna Summer Died of Lung Cancer People Magazine
Despite Lung Cancer, Donna Summer Was NOT A Smoker! PerezHilton.com
Cleveland News - Fox 8  -Idolator: All About The Music 
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Lung cancer radiosurgery for at-risk heavy smokers revealed in SF - Examiner.com



Lung cancer radiosurgery for at-risk heavy smokers revealed in SF 
Examiner.com
Chest surgeons will convene in San Francisco this week to learn the latest options for lung cancer treatment. For high-profile cancer victims like Donna Summer, it comes too late, but for people with early stage lung cancer, there may be new hope.

 


All Share Services - Salon



All Share Services 
Salon
CHICAGO (AP) ? New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers. The advice applies only to those aged 55 to 74. The risks of screening younger or ...

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Major Cancer Groups Recommend CT Scans for Lung Cancer - WAPI



Major Cancer Groups Recommend CT Scans for Lung Cancer 
WAPI
Each year, more Americans die from lung cancer than from breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. It has held its position for years as the second most common cancer for both sexes in the United States. Only prostate cancer is more common than ...

 


'SideShow': Summer's lung cancer; Will Smith slap-happy; High Laurie tearful - Philadelphia Inquirer



'SideShow': Summer's lung cancer; Will Smith slap-happy; High Laurie tearful 
Philadelphia Inquirer
By Tirdad Derakhshani Donna Summer's family says the singer died of lung cancer even though she wasn'ta smoker. TMZ says the diva believed she contracted the disease by breathing in toxic air after the Sept. 11 attacks in New York.

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Lung cancer scans: Just for older heavy smokers - WDEF News 12



Lung cancer scans: Just for older heavy smokers 
WDEF News 12
CHICAGO (AP) ? New lung cancer screening guidelines recommend annual CT scans but only for current or former heavy smokers aged 55 to 74. The risks of screening younger or older smokers or nonsmokers outweigh any benefits.

 


Local girl travels to nation's capitol on lung cancer crusade - Marietta Daily Journal



Local girl travels to nation's capitol on lung cancer crusade 
Marietta Daily Journal
The Kennesaw resident recently traveled to Washington, DC, to advocate for legislation for those afflicted by lung cancer, getting the attention of lawmakers such as US Sen. Johnny Isakson. ?Kaylee is an amazing spokesperson,? said Laurie Fenton ...
Momentum Continues To Build For Federal Plan Of Action For Lung Cancer ... U.S. Politics Today

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