Navigating a lung cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming not only to the patient but to their caregiver as well. It’s normal to feel lost or confused and not know where to start or what resources to ask for. Because a cancer diagnosis is a family diagnosis, LUNGevity wants caregivers to know they don’t have to go through it alone. There are resources available to help caregivers take care of their loved ones as well as themselves. Here are 5 important caregiver resources to help with your loved one’s lung cancer diagnosis. 1) Request a Navigator A Navigator can be a Social Worker, Nurse, or

Why does finding community matter in lung cancer care? In this episode, lung cancer survivor and advocate Jill Feldman shares her experience, from losing multiple family members to lung cancer to her own diagnosis, as well as her work building patient communities around the world. She discusses how connecting with others has shaped her journey and why community is important for support, information, and advocacy. Hosts Ann Steagall, RN, BSN, and Misty Shields, MD, PhD, explore with Jill how patients and families can find community, the role of advocacy, and how care teams can support patients

What happens after a lung cancer diagnosis? In this first episode of LUNGevity’s Lung Cancer Voices of Hope podcast, lung cancer survivor Lisa Bistline shares her experience, from initial scans and biopsies through multiple treatments, and the moment a later biopsy revealed a biomarker that led to a targeted therapy. Hosts Ann Steagall and Misty Shields, MD, PhD, then speak with Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, thoracic oncologist at Yale University, about what patients can expect at their first visit, including how doctors determine the type and stage of cancer, plan treatment, and approach care

This video is a recording from a LUNGevity virtual meetup. Each month, we host multiple virtual meetups for those impacted by lung cancer to meet and connect with others who understand them and what they’re going through. Periodically, we invite an expert to speak on a topic at the beginning of a meetup, with the second half dedicated to questions and conversation. Visit the online calendar to see our virtual meetups and other upcoming events. For this meetup, we welcomed Jenna Doyle Ruhl and Josanna Gaither from the Ricardo Fisas Foundation. In this 15-minute session, they covered: Hair loss

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the future of cancer care, but such dramatic innovation also brings important questions. AI has evolved from early consumer tools (like autocorrect on phones, customer service chatbots, and personalized shopping recommendations) to advanced systems with the potential to revolutionize biomedical discovery and patient care. While there is tremendous excitement around AI, there is also a critical need to use it responsibly. Researchers are actively studying how to implement AI across the lung cancer continuum. Key areas of focus include improving

Cachexia is a complex condition that causes severe muscle and weight loss, physical inactivity, and metabolic disruptions such as fatigue, nausea, and loss of concentration. It's estimated that 50% of individuals with lung cancer experience cachexia at some point. Learn more about cachexia and how to recognize the symptoms.

The LUNGevity Conversations that Count speaker series offers an opportunity to stay informed, engage in critical discussions, and learn from top experts revolutionizing lung cancer care for underserved populations. The series is intended for healthcare professionals, community health equity champions, and anyone interested in equitable access to healthcare. In January, we welcomed Matthew McCurdy, MPH, co-founder and executive director of BLKHLTH, to speak on the complexities of race and health. You can always find upcoming speakers and watch these sessions live by visiting the LUNGevity

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Read time: 3 minutes. Throughout 2024 we published blogs sharing scientific meeting recaps, educational content, personal stories, treatment news, and so much more. Below are the most popular articles we published in 2024. If you’re looking for survivor features and personal stories, you can see all the lung cancer survivors we highlighted in 2024 right here. 2024 ASCO: Highlights of Lung Cancer Research In June, we recapped the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. Thousands of oncologists, scientists, biotech and pharmaceutical representatives, patients, and advocates

Our meetup on Wednesday, December 17, featured guest speaker Daniel Huvard, LCSW, of MD Anderson Cancer Center, who provided tips on managing stress during the holiday season while living with lung cancer. In case you missed the meetup, below is a short video Daniel recorded covering practical coping strategies to help you care for your well-being during this time.