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 [...]
Question: My doctor mentioned lung cancer screening at a recent appointment. How do I know if I’m eligible and what should I expect when I get screened? Answer: It’s great that your doctor is talking to you about lung [...]
Question: I was just diagnosed with lung cancer and I’m feeling overwhelmed. What are the best resources available to better understand my diagnosis and prepare for what’s to come? Answer: It is normal to feel overwhelmed after receiving a [...]
Question: How can I enjoy the holidays when I have been recently diagnosed with lung cancer? Answer: The holiday season may not feel as merry and bright when coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You may wonder how [...]
Question: I recently received a stage 4 (IV) lung cancer diagnosis. How do I stay optimistic about the future? (Answered by Shane Dormady, MD, Hematology & Oncology, El Camino Hospital Cancer Center, during his appearance at the October 2024 [...]
Question: I have metastatic lung cancer that is responding well overall to the targeted therapy that I take. However, a few spots in my bones are not shrinking from the treatment. Can radiation therapy help me? (Answered by Dr. [...]
Question: My husband’s lung cancer diagnosis and treatment are putting stress on our relationship. What can we do to help us cope better as a couple? Answer: It is common for a cancer diagnosis to impact not only the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]