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Exome sequencing identified new variants that lead to higher levels of DNA damage, which increases the susceptibility for multiple cancers.

From The Labs

The unexpected effect of an ATM genetic variant in lung cancer

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020Ashkenazi Jewish populations, ATM gene, lung cancer, Research

“There’s something unusual about this ATM genetic variant and how it acts,” said Dr. Chris Amos. “It was really unexpected to see such a strong genetic

The Stitch

Fighting lung cancer: How new therapies are improving outcomes

December 5, 2019June 8, 2020Cancer, Healthcare, lung cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. As a medical professional who deals with this widespread disease on a

Momentum

Baylor residents shine bright at radiation oncology conference

November 7, 2018November 6, 2018Allison Mickey, Cancer, lung cancer, Radiation Oncology, Research

Dr. Shraddha Dalwadi has a strong personal connection to her research in health disparities and access to cancer care. “I grew up in an immigrant

Momentum

Are you at risk for lung cancer?

August 1, 2017July 30, 2018Allison Mickey, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, lung cancer

Aug. 1 is World Lung Cancer Day, and while lung cancer is most commonly associated with smokers and tobacco users, there are other factors that

lung cancer

Lung cancer awareness: The importance of early detection and treatment

Identifying rare genetic variants that increase risk for lung cancer

The unexpected effect of an ATM genetic variant in lung cancer

Fighting lung cancer: How new therapies are improving outcomes

Baylor residents shine bright at radiation oncology conference

Are you at risk for lung cancer?

How understanding tumor diversity can potentially improve the outcomes of patients with lung cancer