By Matthew Reiss, MSE, PhD, Manager, Precision Medicine & Navigation, GO2 for Lung Cancer This is the third blog post of our ongoing “Understanding Lung Cancer” series. This series aims to simplify the science behind lung cancer and help provide a deeper understanding [...]
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. [...]
Radiation therapy for lung cancer has seen recent advancements that have improved accuracy and treatment outcomes. Dr. Dan Schiffner from Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation joined GO2’s September 2024 Lung Cancer Living Room to discuss a radiation oncologist’s role [...]
Question: My mom was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, and her healthcare team recommended radiation as part of her treatment. We don’t know much about radiation yet. What are the different types of radiation therapy, and how are they [...]