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
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...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...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyClinical trials have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms used when describing a clinical trial before...reactionscomments
Comparing Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, and ImmunotherapyWhen a lung cancer patient will not be cured through surgery or radiotherapy, drug intervention becomes necessary. People often think this automatically...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...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?...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation for a Person with Cancer (Part 2)As written in part I of this article, it was highlighted that studies examining the therapeutic value of exercise of people with...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation of a Person with CancerHearing the dreaded diagnosis of cancer is something no one wishes to hear. Many questions come along with it... What kind? How...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me?Clinical trials may be appropriate options for many lung cancer patients. When I had my diagnosis, my oncologist wanted to place me...reactionscomments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical TrialMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Going Off-LabelThere is a push among some cancer researchers to treat cancers based on genetic mutations rather than their area of origin. Because...reactionscomments
