Lung Cancer Treatment and Side Effects

Learn about ALK-positive NSCLC, how targeted therapy works, and the sequence of ALK inhibitors used to manage this lung cancer subtype effectively.

Learn how adjuvant immunotherapy helps eliminate residual cancer cells after NSCLC surgery. Discover who benefits most and how to manage post-surgery nerve pain.

Discover the realities of life after lung removal. Learn about the pneumonectomy recovery timeline, managing physical changes, and thriving with one lung.

Learn how to manage side effects like skin toxicity, nail changes, and fatigue during targeted therapy for lung cancer. Take control of your treatment journey.

Living with EGFR lung cancer? Learn practical tips for managing Tagrisso side effects, including skin rash and diarrhea, to stay on track with your treatment.

When you receive a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) diagnosis, it’s not just a physical diagnosis. You also experience mental and emotional symptoms. For example, shortness of breath, fatigue, anxiety, and stress are common experiences that patients report during treatment. Many patients look for safe, supportive ways to feel more in control of their breathing […]

If you’re receiving treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), especially chemotherapy or immunotherapy, you may find yourself dealing with painful mouth sores. These aren’t just annoying, small canker sores. They’re a painful, but common, side effect known medically as oral mucositis. This side effect can make eating, drinking, talking, and swallowing uncomfortable or even […]

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center are studying a newer radiation technique called pulsed low-dose rate (PLDR), and early findings suggest it may help people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) experience fewer side effects without reducing the effectiveness of treatment. PLDR doesn’t change how much radiation is given; rather, it changes how the radiation […]

We had the opportunity to host Dr. Catherine Meador, thoracic oncologist and physician–scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital, in a “Ask the Expert” webinar. In the discussion, she explains the key differences between non-small cell and small cell lung cancer and how these distinctions shape treatment options. Missed the webinar? Here’s a recap of some of […]

When you’re diagnosed with lung cancer, managing your health goes beyond the clinical treatments. Additional lifestyle factors, including nutrition, movement, and mental health, are key components to help you feel your best during this challenging time. For tips on how to navigate these areas, we spoke with leading experts Dr. Martin Dietrich, a medical oncologist […]

What lifestyle factors should you be incorporating into your treatment plan? In Chapter 3 of “Precision Minute,” Dr. Stephen V. Liu, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Thoracic Oncology at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University, outlines some support strategies for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Tune in as Dr. […]

In Chapter 2 of “Precision Minute,” Dr. Stephen V. Liu, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Thoracic Oncology and Director of Developmental Therapeutics at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University provides an overview of what treatment plans look like if you have ROS1 non-small cell lung cancer or ALK-positive NSCLC.  https://vimeo.com/1105147369/96a50d65fd?ts=0&share=copy Learn more […]