Boston hospital pioneers new, easier lung cancer treatment
A Boston hospital has a new approach that allows patients to get diagnosed and treated in one trip to the OR. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
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A Boston hospital has a new approach that allows patients to get diagnosed and treated in one trip to the OR. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
It’s not intended to prevent lung cancer, but rather treat patients with the most common type, non-small-cell lung cancer by stimulating the body’s immune system to identify and kill cancer cells.
Lung cancer rates are on the rise, but not because more people are smoking. Scientists say a radioactive gas in our homes is likely to blame.
High levels of radon gas were detected in 21.8% of Massachusetts homes according to a new report by the American Lung Association.
High levels of radon gas were detected in 21.8% of Massachusetts homes according to a new report by the American Lung Association. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and more than half of patients will die within one year of diagnosis.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and more than half of patients will die within one year of diagnosis.
Harvard researchers found that people who stopped smoking before their lung cancer diagnosis were significantly better off than current smokers.
Millions of people who are eligible to be screened for lung cancer aren't getting the test. A New Hampshire woman says she's living proof that it works.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Maine also has one of the highest rates of new lung cancer diagnoses in the country.
Researchers say the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate is due to advances in lung-tumor treatments.
Researchers at Marshall University found that a compound in spicy foods could help slow the spread of lung cancer.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks via satellite with volunteer oncologist for the American Lung Association Dr. Jorge Gomez and screening advocate Maria Ruis.
Jeremy Smallwood and his wife Amanda recently entered and won the 3rd annual Lung Cancer Super Bowl Challenge.
After lung cancer surgery, Janet McCarthy says yoga helped her to breathe again.
Lung cancer is responsible for more deaths than other types of cancer.
The wife of former House Speaker Sal DiMasi discovered the diagnosis in a note in his prison medical records from 2012.
Bill returned to work Monday after two months off and wanted to share a message.
He said a CAT scan back in January revealed a spot on his lung. He said it was not the same spot where he was originally diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2009.
Surgeons at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are now offering lung cancer patients a new option in minimally invasive surgery, using a robot to assist them with removing cancerous lobes.
Thoracic surgery has come a long way in recent years. Boston Medical Center is the first hospital in New England to offer port access robot lobectomies to treat lung cancer.
For cancer patients, the treatment often feels worse than the disease, but scientists have developed a new therapy with virtually no side effects.
Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, killing smokers and non-smokers alike. In fact more people die each year from lung cancer than from breast, colon and prostate cancers combined.
The Boston Celtics have been sold to William Chisholm, a source tells WBZ-TV, for a reported $6.1 billion.
The New England Patriots continue their search for wide receiver help, reportedly hosting veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs on a free agent visit.
There's a hearing Thursday in the Karen Read case where her attorneys are looking to delay the start of her trial.
A ride to Logan Airport could be getting more expensive, but also more convenient.
A Massachusetts sheriff says his jail has seen an increase in ICE detainers placed on inmates.
The Boston Celtics have been sold to William Chisholm, a source tells WBZ-TV, for a reported $6.1 billion.
Karen Read and the blogger Aiden Kearney are in court together Thursday for a hearing related to her case.
One of the two men shot in Wakefield is a co-defendant in a murder trial, according to WBZ I-Team sources.
A Massachusetts sheriff says his jail has seen an increase in ICE detainers placed on inmates.
Friday is set to be a wet, cool and dreary end to the week in Massachusetts and some wet snow could even be seen mixed in with the rain.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
Massachusetts has the second-highest hospital bed occupancy in the nation - 86% - according to a recent study from the American Medical Association.
A new study found that eating an orange a day may lower a person's risk of depression by 20%.
A New Hampshire man's concert tickets purchased on StubHub were stolen by hackers. He reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action for help.
British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
Five years later, Jon Keller says the COVID pandemic left behind some positive changes, like working from home.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
Dozens of colleges nationwide - including some in Massachusetts - have received a warning from Linda McMahon. But what about the First Amendment?
Jon Keller says the Trump address to Congress was missing two key points Tuesday night.
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) said he is "worried" about the situation in Washington and the effects it could have on Massachusetts if funding is cut.
A candy shop in Boston's South End is making a massive splash on social media thanks to its popular Swedish candy.
TD Bank is closing 38 branches, including six of its stores in Massachusetts.
Shaw's Supermarket is closing two stores in New England - one in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire.
Twin Donuts in Allston is closing for good at the end of the month.
Wayfair laid off about 170 Massachusetts-based employees on Friday. The company's corporate headquarters are in Boston.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The New England Patriots continue their search for wide receiver help, reportedly hosting veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs on a free agent visit.
The New England Patriots are still looking for a left tackle, as free agent Cam Robinson has reportedly signed with the Houston Texans.
David Andrews has broken his silence and shared his disappointment over his release from the Patriots -- and his remaining love for the organization.
The Boston College Eagles held their fourth practice of the spring on Tuesday, and there may be a quarterback competition brewing in Chestnut Hill.
Masataka Yoshida is swinging a hot bat for the Boston Red Sox this spring, but is probably going to start the season on the Injured List until he can play in the outfield.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.