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Innovative Research Brings Potential New Class of Drugs for Patients with ALK-EML4 Fusion
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Innovative Research Brings Potential New Class of Drugs for Patients with ALK-EML4 Fusion
Innovative Research Brings Potential New Class of Drugs for Patients with ALK-EML4 Fusion
Targeted therapies, or treatments directed towards specific biomarkers in tumor cells, have been effective in treating many patients with advanced-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Tumors that have the ALK protein fused with another cancer-driving protein, such as the EML4 protein, are often referred to as ALK-positive tumors. Approximately 5% of advanced-stage adenocarcinoma, a type of NSCLC, will test positive for an ALK-fusion biomarker. Treating patients with ALK-positive lung…
Thriving with Cancer, with Dann Wonser
Thriving with Cancer, with Dann Wonser
Dann Wonser, a 16-year lung cancer survivor and author of the book Second Wind – Thriving with Cancer, joins LUNGevity's Angela James to share learnings from his cancer journey and the tactics he's used to not only survive but thrive with lung cancer. Visit Dann's website to read his blog or purchase your own copy of Second Wind - Thriving with Cancer at www.dannwonser.com.
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Shared Decision-Making, Self-Advocacy, and Dealing with Financial Toxicity
Shared Decision-Making, Self-Advocacy, and Dealing with Financial Toxicity
Cardinale Smith, MD, PhD, oncologist and associate professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, explains how shared decision-making with one's healthcare team can create a treatment plan that aligns with the patient's goals.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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The Benefits of Palliative Care for People Living with Lung Cancer
The Benefits of Palliative Care for People Living with Lung Cancer
Palliative care is supportive care that anticipates, prevents, and treats the symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment. It is intended to improve one's quality of life and can be addressed at any stage from diagnosis forward.
This webinar features Estelamari Rodriguez, MD, MPH, thoracic oncologist at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Raise Your Voice: Speaking Up About Living With Lung Cancer
Raise Your Voice: Speaking Up About Living With Lung Cancer
An online panel discussion offers real-world suggestions and examples for ways to get the care and support you need. The discussion features Angela James, LUNGevity care navigator; Lavern McDonald, a teacher living with lung cancer; and Patricia Simmers, a nurse navigator. The panelists share their personal stories, challenges, and lessons learned through their journeys with lung cancer. This panel discussion was hosted by LUNGevity in collaboration with Novartis.