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 can be used safely at low doses. For...reactions2comments
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 United States. There are several studies looking at...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 especially true if you connect palliative care with...reactions1comment
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 things like infections, the flu, and even cancer...reactions8comments
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 effective treatment for certain forms small cell lung...reactions4comments
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 for EGFR can cause cells to grow too...reactions3comments
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 effects in people receiving chemo for lung cancer...reactionscomments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe...reactions1comment
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
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 overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...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 now starting to lower: the higher rate of...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 to daily life. New research shows that the...reactions1comment
Targeted Therapies Show Promise to Treat HER2-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerMany people who have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) find that traditional therapies and medications can be an effective way to treat their cancer. However, people who test positive for...reactions1comment
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 over the years, other treatment options, like radiation...reactions1comment
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 it, and the details about what to expect...reactionscomments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Place, Time, and BehaviorWhile having cancer can make it difficult to sleep, practicing sleep hygiene can give you some control over your nighttime ZZZ. Last time, we talked about daily habits and their...reactionscomments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Keep Healthy HabitsAre you living with a cancer diagnosis and struggling to sleep? Of course! Who can sleep when they know they have cancer? The disease course can also disrupt sleep, as...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 gallons of AO and other “Rainbow Herbicides” in...reactions6comments
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 among men and women and is the number...reactions8comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...reactionscomments
