In a Special Edition Lung Cancer Living Room that aired on June 6, 2023, Dr. Steven Liu from Georgetown University shared an introduction to lung cancer, plus an overview of its history including staging diagnosis. In clear, easy-to-understand language, he detailed the most up-to-date information about treatment options, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy; clinical trial design; how lung cancer screening and early detection are impacting survival; and his optimism for the future of lung cancer treatment.
This episode is a must-watch for those who do not know much about lung cancer or who need a refresher on the state of lung cancer treatment today!
Speakers: Steven Liu, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Thoracic Oncology, & Director of Developmental Therapeutics, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University
Discussed in this episode:
- Learn about the importance of low dose CT lung cancer screening
- A guide to targeted therapy for lung cancer
- A guide to immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer
- A guide to immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer
- A reader-friendly guide explaining clinical trials including benefits, risks, and how to find the right trial for you
Please join us for our next Lung Cancer Living Room on August 15th at 5:30 pm PT/8:30 pm ET with Dr. Jacob Sands from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute discussing the “New Age of Small Cell Lung Cancer.” You can join us in our San Carlos, CA office or watch on YouTube Live.
For more information on the Living Room, other GO2 for Lung Cancer programs, or for support through diagnosis and treatment, please contact GO2’s HelpLine at 1-800-298-2436 or email support@go2.org.
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