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. 

Speakers:   
  • Joel W. Neal, MD, PhD, Stanford Cancer Institute, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Oncology, Medical Director for the Cancer Clinical Trials Office  
  • Danielle Hicks, Chief Patient Officer, GO2 for Lung Cancer   
Discussed in this episode:    

Early detection is crucial for improving outcomes. Learn more about screening and eligibility. 

  • When lung cancer symptoms do occur, they vary depending on the type of lung cancer, location, and size of the tumor. Learn more about what symptoms to be aware of.
  • A series of tests is necessary to diagnose lung cancer. Further testing then identifies the type and stage of the cancer, which helps determine treatment options. Learn more about diagnosing lung cancer. 
  • Biomarker testing tells your healthcare team if the cancer has mutated or changed. These results guide your team in recommending the best treatment for you. Learn more about biomarker testing and its importance in determining a treatment path.
  • Today, lung cancer has newer, more personalized treatment options that may include targeted therapies, immunotherapies, combination therapies, traditional chemotherapies, and radiation therapy.
  • A tumor board is a multidisciplinary group of experts that reviews patient cases to provide the most up-to-date treatment options and care recommendations.
  • Getting a second opinion is always a good idea. Learn more about when it is most important to get one.  
  • Palliative care can provide relief for the person experiencing these issues and improve their quality of life at all stages of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
  • Review these links to help you cope with your diagnosis.
  • These are the resources and support programs GO2 provides patients and caregivers to assist you with your cancer journey. All our services are provided free of charge.

Please join us on Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET for the next Lung Cancer Living Room on immunotherapy’s impact on lung cancer. Join in person at our San Carlos, CA office or watch on YouTube Live.   

For more information on the Living Room, other GO2 for Lung Cancer programs, or support through diagnosis and treatment, please contact GO2’s HelpLine at 1-800-298-2436 or email support@go2.org.     

You can now receive text reminders about upcoming Living Room events by texting the word “LivingRoom” to 844-871-7558.