By Shanada Monestime, PharmD, BCOP, Director, Community Engaged Research, GO2 for Lung CancerWhen you hear the words, “You have lung cancer,” life changes instantly. That diagnosis can bring fear, uncertainty, and questions, no matter who you are: “Why wasn’t this [...]
By Matthew Reiss, MSE, PhD, Manager, Precision Medicine & Navigation, GO2 for Lung Cancer This is the second blog post of our ongoing “Understanding Lung Cancer” series, which aims to simplify the science behind lung cancer and help provide [...]
Being informed about lung cancer and having open conversations with your healthcare team leads to better outcomes. However, finding trustworthy information or sifting through the wealth of information online about lung cancer can feel overwhelming. Having access to a [...]
Celebrity Chef AJ, a plant-based chef, author, and media personality who promotes healthy living, was diagnosed with stage 3 (III) lung cancer in December 2024. Chef AJ's story has inspired many people who are facing similar challenges. Her new YouTube series, [...]
By Chaya Estrin-Lebovic, MPH, CHES, Registry Coordinator; John Wells MBA-HA, PMP, CSSGB, Manager Lung Cancer Registry; Courtney Granville, PhD, MSPH, Chief Scientific Officer Everyone living with lung cancer has unique experiences. Some people discover it unexpectedly—like the young mother [...]
By Renee Botello, MSc, Treatment and Trials Navigator Palliative care is an area of medicine that focuses on treating the person by managing the symptoms or problems caused by a disease and/or its treatment. By recognizing health problems and [...]
By Matthew Reiss, MSE, PhD, Manager, Precision Medicine & Navigation, GO2 for Lung Cancer This blog post kicks off our series, "Understanding Lung Cancer," which simplifies the science behind lung cancer. Our goal is to provide a deeper understanding [...]
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. [...]
Treatment strategies for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutations have evolved in recent years, including the development and approval of new therapies and combinations of treatments. The best treatment for each person with EGFR NSCLC depends on [...]
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 [...]