BioMark Diagnostics Inc.

08/10/2022

***Causes of Lung Cancer**

Previous Lung Cancers

Once your lung has had damage or disease, is it more susceptible to these diseases reoccurring. Survivors of lung cancer are obviously at far greater risk of developing a second cancer than those who have never experienced it at all. For example, non-small cell lung cancer survivors have a 1%-2% chance each year of having a second lung cancer, and small cell lung cancer survivors have up to 6% chance per year of the cancer returning, which is quite high.

08/05/2022

**Causes of Lung Cancer**

Lung disease

Lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can contribute to lung cancer, and COPD is often even a side effect of smoking. COPD is a long-term disease related to chronic bronchitis and emphysema that is characterized by the destruction of lung cells, and it can be mitigated with lifestyle changes and medication. However, if you suffer from COPD, you are four to six times more likely to develop lung cancer, even if you are not a smoker. Diagnosing COPD early is key. Symptoms include shortness of breath, trouble breathing, and a persistent chronic cough.

07/27/2022

Medulloblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer in children. These tumors are known to be aggressive—growing quickly and having the potential to metastasize to other areas of the body. Relapsed and refractory tumors are especially challenging after the standard treatments of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy have failed.

A new antibody therapy for children with medulloblastoma has shown promise during a Phase I clinical trial. The antibody, which targets a protein that enables cells to multiply and spread, was well tolerated and helped to stabilize the disease, helping to preserve the patients’ quality of life.

A new antibody therapy for children with medulloblastoma has shown promise during a Phase I clinical trial. The antibody, which targets a protein that enables cancer cells to multiply and spread, was well tolerated and helped to stabilize the disease.

07/27/2022

**Causes of Lung Cancer**

Passive or second-hand smoking

Passive smoking or second-hand smoking is a term used to describe the inhalation of smoke from other people smoking around you. Even if you are unaware of how much smoke is in your surroundings at work, at home, or socially, it is an established risk factor for the development of lung cancer. Non-smokers who live with smokers have a 35% increase in the risk of developing lung cancer. This risk is especially relevant to children who have parents that smoke in the house. Sometimes we are unable to control passive smoking, but society is changing in the way we perceive passive smoking with the banning of smoking in some establishments and public areas.

07/25/2022

**Causes of Lung Cancer**

Pipe and cigar smoking

A different form of smoke inhalation is from pipe and cigar smoking, which can also lead to lung cancer. Although smoking a pipe or cigar is less common than smoking ci******es, as it is sometimes thought of like an old-fashioned past time, it has recently come back into fashion in some circles. However, pipe and cigar smoking can be just as dangerous as smoking ci******es, and one cigar contains around ½ an ounce of to***co. Even if you are exclusively smoking pipes and ci**rs, the risk of developing lung cancer is estimated to be 25 times greater than a non-smoker, especially if you inhale the smoke.