Ask the Experts: Survivor Guilt
Question: I became friends with a lot of people with lung cancer after I was diagnosed. So many of them didn’t make it but I’m still here. That’s hard for me at times, what can I do? Answer: You [...]
Ask the Experts: All About EGFR
Question: My doctor told me that I had EGFR-positive lung cancer. How can I learn more about this biomarker type? Answer: EGFR epidermal growth factor receptor is a gene found in cells. It is important because it sends the [...]
13 Years and Counting
Diagnosed with stage 4 (IV) lung cancer after years of recurrent bronchitis, Debbie was initially told she only had 1-2 years to live. Despite this ominous diagnosis, she got second opinions and discovered she had the BRAF mutation which [...]
Living Room Show Notes: Immunotherapy’s Impact on Lung Cancer
In the past decade, advancements in our understanding of lung cancer biology have led to many new treatment options. Immunotherapies, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), and T-cell engagers (TCEs) have provided significant benefits for people with both non-small [...]
Ask the Experts: What GO2 Programs Are Right for Me?
Question: My doctor referred me to GO2 for support after my lung cancer diagnosis. What programs or services should I know about? Answer: We’re so glad that your doctor sent you here. GO2 for Lung Cancer is committed to [...]
Meet Ashley, Our New Patient Support Team Member
We are excited to introduce the newest member of GO2’s Patient Support team, Senior Manager of Support Programs and Peer Support, Ashley Doty. Ashley joins Maureen Rigney, Sarah McHale, and Michele Zeh on GO2’s HelpLine to offer one-on-one support, educational [...]
Christina’s Story: Living with Stage 4 (IV) ALK+ Lung Cancer
Christina H. and her husband, Eric, live in Leesburg, VA, with their 3 children. Christina works part-time at her daughter's elementary school in between attending her children's various sports and extracurricular activities. As a family, they love to travel together [...]
Stage 4 (IV) at Age 32: Jaymie’s Story
Jaymie K. lives in Fort Washington, MD, where she works full-time for Planet Fitness, Taymax Group as a regional director of facilities. She works out more now post-diagnosis as a way to actively fight for her life. In addition [...]
Living Room Show Notes: Lung Cancer 101
Dr. Joel Neal from Stanford Cancer Institute joined GO2’s January Lung Cancer Living Room® to explain what good practice looks like when diagnosing and treating lung cancer and that there is no “one size fits all” approach to treatment. [...]
Ask the Experts: Tips to Improve Sleep
Question: What can I do if I’m having trouble sleeping during lung cancer treatment? Answer: Difficulty sleeping is a common side effect of lung cancer and its treatment. You may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or still feel [...]