Ask the Experts: Finding a Clinical Trial
Question: I am interested in learning more about clinical trials as a treatment option for my lung cancer. How do I know if I am eligible? How can I find a clinical trial that is a good fit for [...]
June S.’s Most Challenging Obstacle
June S. lives in La Crescenta, CA with her husband, 2 sons, and their dog, Rhylee, who is a constant companion. She is currently a part-time accountant, but has been a teacher for most [...]
Living Room Show Notes: Surgical Options
With recent advancements made in thoracic oncology, the management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is evolving rapidly. While chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, molecular testing, and radiotherapy continue to play a large role in the management of lung cancer, [...]
Why Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Should Be Routine
Low-dose CT scans for lung cancer should be as routine as mammograms Estela Mara Bensimon is a university professor emerita at the University of Southern California and the founder of the Center for Urban Education, whose mission is to [...]
Ask the Experts: Quitting Cigarettes Post-Diagnosis
Question: I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and I am still smoking cigarettes. Does it matter if I quit now? Answer: There are many reasons to quit smoking cigarettes. Quitting smoking may decrease your risk for other diseases [...]
Change, Challenges, and Newfound Strength: Gloria’s Story
Oprima aquí para acceder al blog en español. Gloria A. lives in Puerto Rico. She is a passionate advocate, professional engineer, and friend to many people in the lung cancer community. She is an avid supporter of the Atlanta Braves [...]
Living Room Show Notes: Is a Clinical Trial Right for You?
When people think about treatment options after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis, they often don’t think about clinical trials. In fact, many people are fearful of exploring clinical trials and may shy away from discussing them with their care [...]
Ask the Experts: Why Are Liquid Biopsies Important?
Question: My dad’s doctor recommended a liquid biopsy in addition to a tissue biopsy when he was diagnosed because the liquid biopsy would be faster. Why is this important? (Answered by Dr. Mohana Roy from the Stanford Department of [...]
Meet Sarah McHale, the Newest Member of GO2’s Patient Support Team
We are delighted to welcome Sarah McHale, LCSW, OSW-C, to the GO2 Patient Support Team as senior manager of support programs and implementation. Sarah joins Maureen Rigney, Miranda Goff, and Michele Zeh on GO2’s HelpLine to offer one-on-one support, [...]
Terry G. on Long-term Lung Cancer Survivorship
Terry G. lives in Plainfield, IL, where she likes to ride her motorcycle, play water volleyball, and make fused glass art pieces. My diagnosis In October 2003, when I was 41 years old, I needed to see a doctor [...]