Advocate Terri Ann DiJulio knows the stigma associated with smoking must end if more lung cancer patients are to be diagnosed and treated early. The first step is talking about it. Read more
Patient Perspective: ‘Scanxiety’ Triggered by Cancer, Not Scans
Dusty DonaldsonPatient advocate Dusty Donaldson says for most patients regular surveillance is not the problem and points out limitations of data that fail to show better outcomes with frequent scanning. Read more
Studies that don’t show survival benefit with more frequent surveillance won’t convince patients they’re better off without scans. Even if regularly scheduled scans don’t help patients live longer, they do help them live better. Read more
Committee Update: Advocates Offer Unique Support to Members, Help Investigators Understand Patients
Erin JungmeyerPatient Advocates Committee Chair Jill Feldman said ensuring the patient voice is present in research helps to improve the work being done to reduce the burden of lung cancer worldwide. Read more
Financial Toxicity of Lung Cancer in the Netherlands
Anne-Marie C. Dingemans, MD, PhD+more
Even when treatment costs are covered, the majority of lung cancer patients experience increased expenses and/or reduced income following their diagnoses. Read more
A real-world look at diagnostic-therapeutic pathways explores how they may help provide optimal, innovative care without ballooning costs. Read more
Patient Perspective: The Promise of Personalized Medicine
Angus Pratt, MBAGrowing treatment options for patients with late-stage lung cancer bring hope—and challenges. Read more
Cancer Misinformation: Its Impact on Patients and Mitigation Strategies
Skyler B. Johnson, MDInaccurate health information can have grave consequences, but there are techniques providers can use to combat it. Read more
Patient Perspective: Anxiety Follows Abrupt Departure From Clinical Trial
Julie Swedberg, CPAThe onboarding required to participate in a clinical trial is extensive. The offboarding, however, can feel like abandonment for some patients. Read more
LUNGevity: Lung Cancer’s Warrior in the Fight Against Misinformation
Linda WengerOnline health content often contains harmful information. Worse, research shows inaccurate data may attract more attention than evidence-based information. Read more