After being diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer almost 20 years ago, Dusty Donaldson underwent a lobectomy and chemotherapy. Thankfully, she has had no evidence of disease (NED) ever since. Her self-proclaimed “boring” story inspired her to become an advocate [...]
Question: How can I enjoy the holidays when I have been recently diagnosed with lung cancer? Answer: The holiday season may not feel as merry and bright when coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You may wonder how [...]
Shared decision-making and seeking second opinions are important parts of the healthcare process that can improve patient care. Dr. David Gandara from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center joined GO2’s November 2024 Lung Cancer Living Room® to discuss how he [...]
Grace M. resides in Arlington, VA with her incredibly supportive husband and near her parents, with whom she is very close. She loves to host her family and friends so that she can experiment with new, intricate recipes and [...]
Question: When I tell people I have lung cancer, they often make a comment about smoking or ask me if I have a smoking history. Why does that happen? Answer: Despite our best efforts, there is still a stigma [...]
Matthew Reiss MSE PhD, Manager, Precision Medicine & Navigation, GO2 for Lung Cancer, and Jared Weiss MD, Section Chief of Thoracic and Head & Neck Oncology, Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill It is [...]
By Matthew Reiss, MSE, PhD, Manager, Precision Medicine & Navigation; Andrew Ciupek, PhD, Associate Director, Clinical Research; Shanada Monestime, PharmD, BCOP, Director, Community Engaged Research; Heather Law, MA, Associate Director, Lung Cancer Registry; Richard Erwin, Executive Director of the [...]
By Renee Botello MSc, Treatment and Trials Navigator A lung cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and is life-changing for patients and caregivers. Navigating it is challenging without the correct information. The internet has become many people's primary [...]
GO2 for Lung Cancer and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have a longstanding collaborative partnership to raise awareness about the importance of lung cancer screening. Veterans and active-duty members of the military have an increased risk for lung [...]
Wells W. is a longtime friend of GO2 for Lung Cancer. At 91 years old, he is part of the Leadership Circle, a group of our most generous supporters. I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1998 [...]