Betty & Bill’s Story: Part 2
If you missed part 1 of Betty and Bill’s story, read it here. The lowest point Bill: In 2021, Betty had a series of 3 major strokes and several smaller ones caused by the lung cancer progressing and Betty’s [...]
New Small Cell Lung Cancer Resource
GO2 for Lung Cancer is excited to announce the publication of our brand-new handbook, Navigating Small Cell Lung Cancer: 360° of HOPE. Download or order your free hard copy today. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with [...]
It Has Always Been “Our” Cancer (Part 1)
Betty and Bill M. live in Castle Rock, CO where they relocated from Massachusetts in November of 2016 as part of Bill taking a new position with Boeing. They have been married for 28 years, are both native Minnesotans, [...]
Listening to Her Body Changed Her Life: Alisa’s Story
Alisa S. resides in La Verne, CA, with her devoted husband and their two children, ages 8 and 10. Quality time is her love language, and she cherishes moments spent with family and friends. During [...]
Living Room Show Notes: Best of ASCO 2024
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) hosts an annual meeting every spring. At this meeting, oncologists, physicians, researchers, industry members, advocacy organizations (like GO2,) patients, and caregivers come together to share and learn about the latest and most [...]
Ask the Experts: What’s a Wedge Resection?
Question: My doctor told me that I will have a wedge resection to treat my stage 1 (I) lung cancer. What is this procedure? (Answered by Dr. Jeffery B. Velotta from Kaiser Permanente – Oakland during his appearance at [...]
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 [...]