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Hildy Grossman describes her struggle with the stigma linked to a lung cancer diagnosis and her work, through Upstage Lung Cancer and music, to educate the public about lung cancer. Read More ›
“Almost anyone who is a candidate for lung surgery is generally a candidate for minimally invasive surgery,” says Richard Chang, MD, FACS. Newer types of surgery are becoming available for patients with lung cancer that has not spread to other organs. Read More ›
By Kelsey Moroz
Don Cook felt he had a second chance at life when he learned that his lung cancer had a genetic alternation known as ALK mutation, for which targeted therapies are available today. Read More ›
In a surprising twist of fate, getting lung cancer has led Anne Marie Cerato to have everything she had dreamed of: a devoted husband, a house, a car, fur-babies, and remarkable friends whom she met during her cancer journey. Read More ›
It’s important to understand the nuances of this test, along with your family history, so you can make an informed decision on when to begin testing and how frequently. Read More ›
Knowing if the patient’s chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has genetic abnormalities through genetic testing can help doctors select the best treatment. Read More ›
In July 2018, the FDA approved Tibsovo (ivo-sidenib; from Agios Pharmaceuticals), the first IDH1 inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with relapsed (returning) or refractory (not responding to treatment) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and a susceptible IDH1 genetic mutation. Read More ›