In this episode, Dr. Kyle Concannon and patient advocate Samantha Murrell dive deep into lung cancer. They discuss the basics of lung cancer, how it forms, common misconceptions, and the differences between small cell and non-small cell lung cancers. They also cover the symptoms and signs of lung cancer, how it is diagnosed, the importance of molecular testing, and various treatment options, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and more. This comprehensive discussion aims to bring clarity, hope, and practical information to anyone affected by lung cancer.
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Cracking Cancer
(01:42) How Lung Cancer Forms and Spreads
(04:40) Lung Nodules: What They Mean and When to Worry
(07:17) Primary Tumors in the Lungs: Size and Spread
(11:33) Types of Lung Cancer: Small Cell vs. Non-Small Cell
(23:04) Symptoms and Signs of Lung Cancer
(34:40) Diagnosing Lung Cancer: Scans and Biopsies
(58:13) Exploring Treatment Options
(01:08:44) Conclusion and Next Steps
The Cracking Cancer Podcast's main focus is to further education about cancer and its effects on people and communities through continued discussion and to raise funds for the continued research of cancer treatments and positive outcomes. All raised proceeds go directly to the continued upkeep of this podcast and cancer research. To find out more about supporting the show and research endeavors, please go to the following website: www.crackingcancer.org
Attributions
The music track - Progression Pulse - is provided by Denys Brodovskyi through the Attribution 4.0 International License
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