New Options in Adjuvant Therapy for Early-Stage NSCLC
Historically, surgery has been the most effective treatment for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). While technological improvements, such as the
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Pulmonary Rehab for Lung Cancer
Some people with lung cancer have reduced lung function from their cancer or their treatments, like surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. People with diminished lung functional
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What is Cancer Cachexia?
This article is intended to be used for informational purposes and not to be taken as medical advice. The piece was reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Richard Dunne, MD, medical -
Exercise after Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery
53 days after Julie Jones had video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) to remove the lower lobe of her right lung, Julie ran a half marathon. Even more impressive, she finished only
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Lung Cancer Screening: What People Need to Know
According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 70% of lung cancer patients are initially diagnosed with advanced-stage disease, which is more difficult to treat than
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5 Reasons Why Nutrition Matters (A Lot) During Cancer Treatment
We’ve all heard the phrase “food is medicine,” but what does that really mean? In honor of National Nutrition Month this March, we are here to highlight why nutrition is a critical -
The Importance of Screening for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and worldwide. Because cancer treatments are most effective when the cancer is caught early
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Learn to Make Lentil Burgers
Being confined to home makes this a perfect time for experiments in cooking! In this video, Susan Bratton, CEO/Founder of Savor Health, will show you how to make simple, nutritious -
Step into Spring with Good Health
Spring is here, and with that comes a lot of new seasonal fruits and veggies to add to your repertoire! We’ve taken the opportunity to give you some general tips on how to maximize -
Tips for Sticking to Your Nutrition Resolutions
Welcome to a new decade! While now is about the time most people give up on “New Year’s Resolutions,” there is no reason you can’t stick to the goals you made earlier this month
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Adding Color and Comfort to your Holiday Meal for Cancer Patients
While holidays are a joyful time for many, for lung cancer patients who are undergoing or have recently completed treatment, the holidays can often be more of a challenging time
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Creating a New Model for Patient-Pathologist Consultations
Lija Joseph, MD, @lijjoseph explains her role as a pathologist who runs a novel patient-pathologist consultation program at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts, as