The potential mechanisms of ferroptosis (IMAGE) Cactus Communications Caption Even with advances in diagnosis and treatments, the survival rate of patients with lung cancer, remains to be low. Ferroptosis is a type of iron-dependent programmed cell death implicated in cancer, and targeting the ferroptosis pathway could be a therapeutic strategy to improve clinical outcomes. Researchers in China summarized the mechanisms of ferroptosis and its application in cancer treatment. Credit Chinese Medical Journal Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.