Sydney Barned, MD, has marked the date on her calendar: March 3–5, 2024. That’s when lung cancer advocates nationwide will unite in D.C. for GO2’s next Lung Cancer Voices Summit. She’s passionate about advocacy and [...]
Question: I was just diagnosed with lung cancer. My doctor told me that I should have biomarker testing done to determine the best treatment for me. What are biomarkers, and why will testing for them affect my treatment options? [...]
Medical and radiation oncologists are important members of your lung cancer care team who work together with you to determine your treatment plan and deliver your care. Drs. Jonathan Riess and Megan Daly from UC Davis’s Comprehensive Cancer Center [...]
Question: I’ve just been diagnosed with lung cancer, and my doctor said I may need to have surgery. What can I expect? Answer: Your healthcare team will explain the best type of surgery for you, but the goal will [...]
Haga clic aquí para leer esta página en español. GO2 for Lung Cancer is excited to expand its Spanish-language offerings, and we need your help! If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, or are a caregiver for someone [...]
“If you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.” This powerful statement was shared by Dr. D. Kyle Hogarth from the University of Chicago during September’s Lung Cancer Living Room to emphasize the importance of having a pulmonologist on your lung [...]
Question: I have many questions about my lung cancer diagnosis and treatment options, but I’m worried about bothering my doctor. What should I do? Answer:* If you have an oncologist who makes you feel like you shouldn’t be contacting them, [...]
Author: Dr. Jennifer K. Renshaw, OTD, OTR/L, OTA/L There are many words for laughter: chuckling, giggling, snickering, hooting, hollering, and howling. But is laughter really the best medicine? Whether you are a person living with lung cancer or a [...]
After spending over 20 years in the hospitality field, Bob Iles changed careers and joined the stock brokerage industry before retiring almost six years ago. He and his husband live in Palm Springs, CA, where he enjoys swimming in [...]
Question: What is the difference between neo-adjuvant therapy and adjuvant therapy? Answer: “Neo-adjuvant” and “adjuvant” are terms used in the context of cancer treatment to refer to therapies that are given before or after the primary treatment, such as surgery [...]