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Some Great Advancements in Lung Cancer Research

  According to the Center for Disease Control, around 10 million people are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis yearly. It's estimated that 25 million people live with asthma across the world. If you're working in an occupation exposed to asbestos and other carcinogens, you could be at the risk of developing a lung disease.     Although the number of new lung cancer cases is declining, unfortunately, these are replaced by recent cases of other lung diseases. Some advances in research have led to improved detection and cancer treatment . Other discoveries are leading to cures.    Advancements in Lung Cancer Research    Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy medications are a promising cancer treatment method that harnesses the immune system's power to fight cancer. Unlike chemotherapy, these medications don't damage healthy cells. This is good news because patients experience fewer adverse side effects while still being treated for cancer effectively. It's also a crucial par