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
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...reactionscomments
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
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
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactions1comment
Why Can Small Cell Lung Cancer Be Challenging To Treat?Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) makes up roughly 13 percent of all lung cancers. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer...reactions8comments
Let’s Talk About Clinical Trial WashoutsA friend of mine — a fellow EGFR lung cancer survivor — passed away this week. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon...reactions2comments
Finger Clubbing and Lung CancerA change in the appearance of the fingernails or toenails can be a sign of serious illness. One such change is called...reactions4comments
Bone Pain and Lung CancerMany kinds of cancer can metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). These new cancer sites are called metastases. Depending on...reactions1comment
PD-L1 and Lung CancerThe immune system plays an important role in protecting us from disease, it is the body’s way to fight infection and illness...reactionscomments
The Chemo and Hearing Loss ConnectionChemotherapy (chemo) can be a life-saving treatment, but it also can come with serious side effects. Hearing loss is a potential side...reactionscomments
