What Does EGFR+ Lung Cancer Mean?EGFR stands for epidermal growth factor receptor. EGFR is a protein that helps cells grow. However, a change (mutation) in the gene...reactions3comments
HER2-Targeted Therapies for Non-Small Cell Lung CancerIf you have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), your care team may test your tumor for changes in a gene called HER2...reactions1comment
The HER2 Advocate’s Toolkit: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Specific MutationLearning that your lung cancer has a HER2 change can bring up a lot of questions. HER2 (also called ERBB2) is a...reactionscomments
Do You Need HER2 Testing for Lung Cancer? Signs, Timing, and Next StepsAre you or a loved one wondering whether HER2 testing is right for your non-small cell lung cancer? Testing looks for changes...reactionscomments
A Simple Guide to the Different Ways HER2 Shows Up on Your Lab ReportReading a lab report can feel like reading another language. If your non-small cell lung cancer report mentions HER2, you may see...reactionscomments
Is Targeted Therapy Better Than Chemotherapy for HER2 Lung Cancer?If you've been diagnosed with HER2-mutant lung cancer, one of the first questions you may ask is: As a thoracic medical oncologist...reactionscomments
HER2 Lung Cancer Explained Simply: What Makes It Different?If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with HER2-positive lung cancer, you're probably asking a "simple" question: As a...reactionscomments
Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer With Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Sometimes called radiotherapy, radiation therapy can be an...reactions4comments
Understanding Your Pathology ReportGetting a lung cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising, especially when it comes along with a confusing pathology report. The words...reactionscomments
Stereotactic Body Radiation TherapyStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a form of radiation therapy that helps kill tumors. Radiation is a form of energy that...reactions2comments
Brachytherapy and SABT for Lung CancerBrachytherapy and stereotactic ablative brachytherapy (SABT) are 2 types of radiation therapy used to treat lung cancer. Radiation therapy aims high-energy rays...reactions1comment
Immunotherapy for ALK Positive Lung CancerAbout 5 percent of all lung cancers are ALK-positive. And about 30 percent of lung cancers in people diagnosed under age 40...reactionscomments
Coping With Scanxiety in Lung CancerAnxiety is a common feeling among people with cancer and cancer survivors. In fact, about half of cancer survivors deal with ongoing...reactions4comments
New Medications Give Lung Cancer Patients HopeDiagnosis and treatment are improving for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Targeted therapies are at the forefront of this progress...reactions2comments
Subcutaneous Oncology TreatmentSubcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the...reactionscomments
Pathophysiology of Lung CancerLung cancer is a disease affected by many factors, including biological ones. It is currently the leading cause of cancer death across...reactions2comments
Libtayo® (Cemiplimab-rwlc)Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc) is a drug used to treat some forms of lung cancer. It works with the immune system to attack cancer...reactionscomments
What Is Tissue-Agnostic Therapy?Cancer therapies have often been targeted to the type of cancer being treated, like lung cancer. As new breakthroughs in therapy have...reactions1comment
The Lung Tumor MicrobiomeA host of bacteria and other microscopic organisms live in your body. This natural community of tiny organisms is called the microbiome...reactionscomments
Quality of Life: Goals and Goal Perceptions in Lung Cancer PatientsWe all have goals that we want to accomplish in our lives. When you have been diagnosed with cancer, your goals can...reactionscomments
