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
Lung Cancer (Advanced)
Life After Diagnosis: Navigating SCLC Treatment Options
Getting told you have small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you. Because it's a fast-moving ... Read More
Recognizing the Signs: Early Symptoms of SCLC You Shouldn’t Ignore
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a particularly fast-growing and aggressive form of lung cancer, accounting for about 15 percent of all lung ... Read More
Myth vs. Fact: What You Really Need to Know About SCLC
When people hear the words “small cell lung cancer,” fear and confusion often follow. This aggressive form of lung cancer, known as SCLC, ... 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
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
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
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
Poverty Tied to Worse Outcomes for Black Lung Cancer Patients
Racial segregation may help explain why Black Americans with lung cancer do more poorly than their white counterparts, a new study ... Read More
Immunotherapy Drug Boosts Survival for Lung Cancer Patients
A newly approved drug for the leading form of the number one cancer killer, lung cancer, does improve patient survival, a new study ... Read More
