Lung Cancer
LUNGevity and 4 other lung cancer organizations have provided information on the new coronavirus for people with lung cancer and other patients with cancer. This update also provides reliable sources of information for patients. Read More ›
LUNGevity answers some frequently asked questions about patients with lung cancer and survivors and the coronavirus illness. Read More ›
Dr. Joan Schiller, like many cancer care advocates, is working to change the negative attitudes and misconceptions about lung cancer, which is often seen as being caused by the patient, but in reality affects many people who never have smoked. Read More ›
Knowing the stage of lung cancer helps oncologists to plan the best treatment plan for each patient. This first article in the series explains how the most common type of lung cancer is staged. Read More ›
After getting tested for genetic abnormalities, Brandi Bryant learned she had the ALK genetic mutation, which increases the risk for lung cancer. This information resulted in important changes in her treatment and led her to become an advocate for genetic testing, especially among minority communities. Read More ›
Late in 2019, the FDA approved the combination of immunotherapy plus chemotherapy as the first-line treatment for patients with non–small-cell lung cancer that does not harbor EGFR or ALK mutations, which are often associated with lung cancer. Read More ›
I am happy to report that patients with lung cancer have more treatment options available to them than ever before, and research is teaching us a lot more about lung cancer biology. Read More ›
The treatment landscape of lung cancer has changed dramatically in the past 5 years. New immunotherapies have significantly improved survival. Learn about your diagnosis and the current treatment options. Read More ›
It can be confusing and overwhelming to determine what to eat and what not to eat with a cancer diagnosis. Because of the amount of information available on nutrition and cancer from books, online, or even family and friends, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Read More ›
A dietitian offers tips to help patients with lung cancer make better dietary choices during their cancer treatment and beyond. Read More ›