Lung Cancer (Advanced)

What Black Americans Need to Know Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer

Lung cancer, or bronchogenic carcinoma, is the collective name for cancers that start in the lungs— usually in the airways (bronchi or ... Read More

The Breakthrough Drug That Took Me from Stage 4 to Cancer-Free

When Lalisha was diagnosed with stage IV small cell lung cancer (SCLC), doctors didn’t offer much hope. The cancer was aggressive. The odds ... Read More

Tips For Coping With Late-Stage Lung Cancer

Lung cancer continues to be a leading cause of mortality for many Americans. One reason for this is that the disease gives little to no ... Read More

Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Why I Said Yes to a Clinical Trial

In March 2020, Sheena P. was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which came as a huge shock to her and her family. She decided to ... Read More

The Test That Has the Potential to Change Outcomes for Lung Cancer Patients

(Content sponsored by Amgen) Lung cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer, after prostate cancer and breast cancer in black men and ... Read More

Headed For Palliative Care? Here’s What To Expect

Studies show that African American men are more at risk for lung cancer than any other ethnicity. Interestingly, the increased incidences of ... Read More

Residential Segregation May Worsen NSCLC Outcomes for Black Patients

Black patients are more likely to present with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and are less likely to receive surgery at higher ... Read More