November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Recently, we asked medical oncologists Dr. Jessica Lin and Dr. Catherine Meador to share what everyone should know about this disease. Their insights highlight the importance of raising awareness, challenging misconceptions, and ensuring that patients have access to the care, information, and resources they need. Lung cancer can affect […]

Neither Outcomes4Me nor any participants in or contributors to any webinar, article or content endorses or recommends any products or services. Consult your physician regarding any treatment or therapy. https://vimeo.com/1127284431/af4dd1b945?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Lung cancer care is changing fast, with new treatments, new tests, and new hope for people at every stage. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with […]

You’ve likely come across the terms “duration of response” and “progression-free survival” through your care team or your own lung cancer research, but what do these they mean and what’s the difference between the two? Thoracic oncologist Dr. Stephen Liu of Georgetown University provides his explanation to help you better understand these clinical terms. https://vimeo.com/1108521610/dc5f88016d?share=copy […]

How common is lung cancer in non-smokers? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death and the second most common cancer in the United States. Although smoking is a significant risk factor, Massachusetts General Hospital’s Dr. Jessica Lin emphasizes that “lung cancer can affect anyone with lungs,” not just people who smoke. Recent data […]

For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we were fortunate to host Palomar Health’s Dr. Hardeep Phull for our Ask the Expert webinar. Dr. Phull covered a variety of topics and provided a comprehensive breakdown of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). You can watch the full webinar, below. Watch the full replay here We’ve also transcribed some […]

Neither Outcomes4Me nor any participants in or contributors to any webinar, article or content endorses or recommends any products or services. Consult your physician regarding any treatment or therapy. Tune into our latest Ask the Expert webinar, “Understanding NSCLC from Diagnosis to the Latest Advanced Therapies.” Our expert oncologist Dr. Hardeep Phull helps us explore […]

Metastasis to the brain is a possible complication of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and occurs when cancer cells from the primary lung tumor travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system and establish new tumors in the brain. According to the American Cancer Society, up to 40% of NSCLC patients develop brain metastases during the […]

Keeping close track of your symptoms is vital with a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) diagnosis. Approximately 1 in 4 NSCLC patients can experience brain metastasis, which is when cancer cells spread from the lung to the brain. What are NSCLC-related brain metastases? Brain metastases, also known as brain mets, occur when the cancer cells […]

We all deserve to be part of an equitable and fair healthcare system. Cancer doesn’t discriminate and it exists in many forms regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, and socioeconomic status.  When looking at outcomes for those who have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), people of color tend to face worse outcomes […]

Many symptoms of lung cancer can occur at any stage of the disease, not just when it has metastasized (spread). Being aware of these signs can help prompt earlier evaluation and care. Persistent cough A persistent cough is often one of the most common signs of lung cancer. If you find yourself coughing for several […]

The European Society of Medical Oncologists (ESMO) hosted its ESMO Congress 2023 this past weekend in Madrid, Spain. ESMO represents more than 34,000 oncology professionals, including lung cancer specialist, who practice in more than 170 countries. Every year, this meeting of oncologists from across Europe presents numerous findings about innovation within lung cancer–and this year […]

This week, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) hosted its annual World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore. Every year the conference brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, and advocates to discuss the cutting-edge research happening in lung cancer diagnostics and treatment.  Staying apprised of the latest innovation in cancer research […]