Racial Differences in Lung CancerCancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactionscomments
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
Effect of Depression on Inflammation and Lung Cancer Survival RateExperts know that both lung cancer and depression are linked to changes and inflammation in the immune system. In a 2023 study...reactions5comments
What is Thoracentesis Really Like?Your provider may have told you that you need a thoracentesis and you are probably wondering what thoracentesis is, why you need...reactionscomments
Using Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI) To Treat SCLCNew treatment options for small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are of the utmost importance. Although medications have not changed much for SCLC...reactions1comment
New Study Looks at Using Immunotherapy to Treat Advanced Cancers and Autoimmune ConditionsImmunotherapy is one of the tools used in treating cancer, but it is not known whether this treatment is safe and/or effective...reactions3comments
Using Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer ScreeningLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. This is partly because lung cancer is often found in later stages...reactions2comments
Bacterial Engineering - A New Approach to Lung Cancer Therapy?Bacteria play an important role in a person's immune system. Today, scientists are looking at ways to use bacteria to treat cancer...reactions1comment
Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy Versus ChemotherapyMore people may know of chemotherapy or "chemo" as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy as a cancer treatment is gaining traction, and...reactionscomments
Is There A Link Between Agent Orange and Lung Cancer?Agent Orange (AO) was a mixture of herbicides used during the Vietnam War. From 1961 to 1971, the U.S. sprayed millions of...reactions6comments
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) CancerCancers that affect people between the ages of 15 and 39 are often called adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers. This age...reactionscomments
Medical PTSD In Cancer PatientsFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. The word "cancer" often leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea...reactionscomments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo DaysWhen you have lung cancer, chemo dehydration is normal. Paying attention to the signs from your body that you're feeling more thirsty...reactionscomments
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from...reactions8comments
Is EGFR+ Lung Cancer Hereditary?Epidermal growth factor receptor-positive (EGFR+) lung cancer is rare. It accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of lung cancers in the...reactions2comments
Rethinking Palliative Care for Advanced CancersPalliative care is also called supportive care or comfort care. Discussing palliative care before you need to can be worrying. This is...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
NEPA and Managing Nausea from Lung Cancer TreatmentScientists are making breakthroughs in preventing nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. One medicine, called NEPA, shows promise in warding off these side...reactionscomments
The Racial Gap in Lung Cancer Rates Is ClosingIn the United States, lung cancer rates have been declining for years due to several factors. However, one long-lasting rate is just...reactionscomments
Early Palliative Care Linked to Increased Survival for Lung Cancer PatientsPalliative care may lead to longer survival times for people with lung cancer, a new study has found. The study looked at...reactions5comments
