Raju Reddy MD, Pittsburgh

Tim is a small cell lung cancer (SCLC) survivor, but that’s just one small part of his story. Seven years ago, Tim went to his regular check-up with his primary care doctor and mentioned that he had a cough that wouldn’t go away. He had an x-ray, and a mass was found in his right…

Unfortunately, “stigma” is something many people diagnosed with lung cancer experience. Lung cancer stigma is usually tied to smoking and may present in many ways. Oftentimes someone newly diagnosed with lung cancer will immediately be asked questions about their smoking history in a very judgmental way, made to feel ashamed about their diagnosis and/or others…

Ask the Experts: When should I talk to my doctor about clinical trials? You and your doctor might want to consider joining a clinical trial any time you must decide about your treatment such as at initial diagnosis, upon progression or when a change in treatment is needed for other reasons. Many believe clinical trials…

Each year, International Women’s Day celebrates the accomplishments of women worldwide while recognizing that change is still needed to make the world an equitable place for all genders. GO2 for Lung Cancer is a women-founded and women-led organization, and one of its important initiatives is to help discover why lung cancer disproportionately affects women.  Lung…

Ask the Experts: “I have small cell lung cancer and my doctor mentioned the option of having prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) to help prevent the cancer from spreading to my brain. I know some people decide to have PCI and others do not. What information do I need to make the best decision for me?”…

GO2 for Lung Cancer’s Phone Buddy program began in the early 1990s. Thanks to the many volunteers who give their time to speak with others about their own lung cancer experience, it is still going strong today. The program connects people diagnosed with lung cancer and their loved ones with other lung cancer patients, survivors…

Author: Dr. Jennifer K. Renshaw, OTD, OTR/L, OTA/L  Certain types of lung cancer treatment may affect your thinking skills and some people notice changes in memory and thought processes during cancer treatment. This doesn’t have to mean a loss of independence. Throughout life we often adjust our way of living to better meet our needs.  …

Question: I just received a lung cancer diagnosis. I am happy with my oncologist’s plan for treatment, but my son isn’t sure that it’s the right course of action. Is there any harm in getting a second opinion?   Answer: When making decisions about lung cancer treatment, getting a second opinion is always a good idea.…