Evaluating Five-Year Efficacy Outcomes in EMPOWER-LUNG 1

New research shows that Medicaid expansion was linked to a 2.1% increase in timely lung cancer surgeries and a 2.8% rise in procedures at high-volume hospitals, highlighting how policy changes can impact cancer care access.

A new study in England shows a strong link between higher rates of chest x-ray referrals in general practice patients with symptoms, such as persistent cough, and earlier lung cancer diagnoses, along with improved outcomes.

A new study validates NRG1 gene fusions as a targetable driver of advanced NRG1 fusion-positive cancers, adding support for Bizengri (zenocutuzumab) as a promising treatment option.

Researchers found that adherence to the first and second annual screenings was 61% and 51%, respectively, with higher lung cancer detection rates observed in those who followed through on these screenings.

The agreement was signed in a letter of intent March 3 to set the groundwork for whether government health programs in different provinces and territories will cover the drug's cost for patients, according to a news release by Regeneron Canada.

The study authors say their findings argue for careful reading of CT scans done for other reasons that may reveal the presence of lung nodules.