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Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerEarly Detection: The Key to Surviving Lung CancerEarly detection of lung cancer can save lives. In this essential episode, two-time survivor and LCFA co-founder David Sturges shares how screening helped him beat lung cancer—twice. Joined by Dr. Denise Aberle and LCFA-funded researcher Dr. Kellie Smith, this episode dives into why lung cancer is often diagnosed late, what new screening methods can do to change that, and what the future of early treatment might look like.
Guests
David Sturges, Lung Cancer Survivor & LCFA Co-founder
Dr. Denise Aberle, Thoracic Radiologist, UCLA Medical Center
Kellie Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins Uni...2025-06-1947 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerEarly Detection: The Key to Surviving Lung CancerEarly detection of lung cancer can save lives. In this essential episode, two-time survivor and LCFA co-founder David Sturges shares how screening helped him beat lung cancer—twice. Joined by Dr. Denise Aberle and LCFA-funded researcher Dr. Kellie Smith, this episode dives into why lung cancer is often diagnosed late, what new screening methods can do to change that, and what the future of early treatment might look like. Guests David Sturges, Lung Cancer Survivor & LCFA Co-founder Dr. Denise Aberle, Thoracic Radiologist, UCLA Medical Center Kellie Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University & LCFA Early Career ResearcherShow Not...2025-06-1947 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerSupporting Caregivers: Real Stories and Expert Advice on Lung Cancer CaregivingShining a light on the caregiving journey for lung cancer patients, Dr. Allison Applebaum, founder of the Caregiver’s Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and caregiver Gail Fackler, along with her husband, Jim, speak candidly about the mental health challenges caregivers face, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The conversation covers the overwhelming realities of caregiving, from managing medical decisions to coping with guilt and loss of identity. Gail and Jim share raw, honest stories about how caregiving has transformed their lives and relationships. Practical strategies for caregivers—such as task management, setting boundaries, and finding support networks—offer hope a...2025-05-3039 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe Hidden Battle: Lung Cancer Stigma and the Power of Speaking UpIn this special re-release of Hope With Answers, lung cancer advocate Jill Feldman tackles a challenge that most patients never see coming—stigma. Originally aired in January 2020, this candid and emotional episode sheds light on the damaging assumptions patients face and how words can wound, even when well-intentioned. From doctors and friends to complete strangers, the first question many patients hear is: “Did you smoke?” It's a question that implies blame—and lung cancer survivors like Jill Feldman have heard it far too often. In this episode, Jill teams up with journalist Steven Petrow to unpack the emotional toll of these en...2025-04-2452 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe First 7 Days: The First 7 Days: Creating A Personalized Treatment PlanOriginally aired in May 2020, this final episode of The First 7 Days podcast series provides newly diagnosed lung cancer patients with crucial guidance on developing a personalized treatment plan. Building on the foundations established in previous episodes about finding the right medical team and understanding diagnostic testing, this concluding installment helps transform overwhelming information into actionable steps forward. The landscape of lung cancer treatment has evolved dramatically, extending far beyond traditional chemotherapy. This episode navigates the expanding array of treatment options, including surgery, radiation therapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and combination approaches. Listeners will learn how biomarker testing influences treatment selection and...2025-03-1324 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe First 7 Days: Why a Second Opinion Can Save Your LifeA lung cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but getting a second opinion could be a game-changer in your treatment journey. In this episode of the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast, thoracic oncologist Dr. David Carbone, along with lung cancer survivors and advocates, discusses why seeking a second opinion—especially from a specialist at a university-based center—can provide access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials. Lung cancer advocates share their personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and finding a doctor who values additional insights. A second opinion isn’t about doubting your doctor—it’s about ensuring y...2025-02-2015 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe First 7 Days: Initial Steps After a Lung Cancer DiagnosisJust diagnosed with lung cancer? In this essential episode, thoracic oncologist Dr. David Carbone and lung cancer survivors share why you have time to breathe, gather information, and make informed decisions about your treatment journey. Transcript | Show Notes Originally released in May 2020 as part of The First 7 Days series, this timeless episode of the Hope with Answers Living with Lung Cancer Podcast remains an essential resource for anyone facing a lung cancer diagnosis. While treatment options continue to advance rapidly, the fundamental guidance shared in "The First 7 Days" about taking time to gather information, seeking appropriate testing, and finding the r...2025-01-2317 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe Power of Palliative Care: 2024's Must-Listen EpisodeAs we wrap up 2024, LCFA's Hope With Answers host Mitch Jelniker presents our most downloaded episode of the year, featuring a transformative conversation about palliative care in the lung cancer journey.
Dr. Sherri Cervantez, Director of Palliative Oncology at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, joins lung cancer survivor Sally Cain for an enlightening discussion that changed how thousands view palliative care. Sally shares her unique perspective as both a Stage 4 lung cancer patient benefiting from palliative care and as someone who witnessed her late husband's journey without these vital services.
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Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe Power of Palliative Care: 2024's Must-Listen EpisodeAs we wrap up 2024, LCFA's Hope With Answers host Mitch Jelniker presents our most downloaded episode of the year, featuring a transformative conversation about palliative care in the lung cancer journey. Dr. Sherri Cervantez, Director of Palliative Oncology at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, joins lung cancer survivor Sally Cain for an enlightening discussion that changed how thousands view palliative care. Sally shares her unique perspective as both a Stage 4 lung cancer patient benefiting from palliative care and as someone who witnessed her late husband's journey without these vital services. Key Highlights from Our Most Popular 2024 Episode...2024-12-1938 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerI Have Lung Cancer - What Now? (Originally released Dec 2019)In this foundational episode released in December 2019, lung cancer survivor Lysa Buonanno shares critical insights about navigating a lung cancer diagnosis. Her journey, which began at age 40 with persistent back pain, highlights the importance of comprehensive testing and informed decision-making in lung cancer treatment. Today, more than 12 years after her initial diagnosis, Lysa continues to live with lung cancer. Her story, along with the expert perspectives from Dr. Carbone and Kim Norris, illustrates both the challenges of living with lung cancer and the hope offered by advancing research and treatment options. This episode remains relevant today, offering essential guidance for...2024-11-2159 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerMOST DOWNLOADED: From COVID Test to Clementine - Annabelle Gurwitch's Unexpected Lung Cancer JourneyMost Downloaded Episode: From COVID Test to Lung Cancer Diagnosis Join host Mitch Jelniker as we revisit our most popular Hope With Answers episode featuring Annabelle Gurwitch - actress, author, and unexpected lung cancer advocate. What started as a routine COVID test in 2020 led to a shocking stage IV lung cancer diagnosis for this never-smoker. With her signature wit, Annabelle shares how her tumor ("the size of a Clementine") changed everything. Despite being physically active and healthy except for a slight cough, she joined the growing number of never-smoker women facing lung cancer. Thanks to advances in targeted therapy for...2024-10-2925 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerAdjuvant Therapy: The Next Step in Lung Cancer TreatmentDelve into the world of adjuvant therapy for lung cancer patients through insightful discussions with Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas, an assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery, and Lisa Goldman, a long-term lung cancer survivor and advocate. Dr. Villena-Vargas provides a comprehensive overview of adjuvant therapy, explaining its role in preventing cancer recurrence after primary treatment. He clarifies the differences between neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and peri-adjuvant therapies, and discusses how treatment decisions are made based on cancer stage and type. The doctor emphasizes the importance of understanding one's specific diagnosis and asking the right questions about biomarkers and treatment options. Lisa Goldman shares her...2024-08-2224 min
Move the Stairs: Brand Protection PR™How LCFA Transformed World Lung Cancer Day into a Symbol of HopeSix years ago, World Lung Cancer Day (WLCD) was an afterthought, with no more impact than Lost Sock Remembrance Day. Yeah, we had never heard of it either. That is until Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) tapped into its network of lung cancer patient advocates to turn WLCD from an unknown to a day that celebrates hope thanks to advancements in research, all while destigmatizing the disease. Our guest today, Jim Baranski, Executive Director for LCFA, often says, "Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer, and no one deserves to have lung cancer." Listen to today's Move the...2024-08-0831 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerSmall Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Advancements: Unlocking Hope Through Breakthrough TherapiesExplore the remarkable small cell lung cancer treatment advancements that offer renewed hope to patients and their loved ones. Dr. Jacob Sands, a leading oncologist from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Maida Mangiameli, a small cell lung cancer survivor, share their expertise and experiences, providing a unique perspective on the latest breakthroughs in small cell lung cancer treatment. Dr. Sands explains the differences between small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, emphasizing the aggressive nature of small cell lung cancer and the importance of early detection through lung screening. He highlights the significant progress made in lung cancer treatments, particularly...2024-06-2030 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerPalliative Care: The Untapped Potential in Your Lung Cancer JourneyPalliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness. A team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other specialists work with a patient’s existing physicians to provide an extra layer of support and specialized care. Palliative care aims to alleviate suffering, nurture comfort, and promote understanding for people living with lung cancer. It is a holistic and compassionate care designed to relieve symptoms, pain, and stress. Guests Sherri Cervantez, MD, Director of Palliative Oncology, UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center Sally Cain was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung ca...2024-05-2339 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerSuperar el cáncer de pulmón: capacitar a los pacientes con conocimientoCada año, alrededor de 6.000 hombres hispanos y 5.800 mujeres hispanas serán diagnosticados con cáncer de pulmón. El cáncer de pulmón es la principal causa de muerte por cáncer entre los hombres hispanos y la segunda causa entre las mujeres hispanas. Por eso la detección temprana es fundamental.
El Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas, un reconocido experto en cáncer de pulmón, y Yovana María Portillo, una sobreviviente de cáncer de pulmón, se reúnen en este podcast informativo para compartir sus ideas y experiencias, ofreciendo esperanza y orientación a los pacient...2024-04-1830 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerSuperar el cáncer de pulmón: capacitar a los pacientes con conocimientoCada año, alrededor de 6.000 hombres hispanos y 5.800 mujeres hispanas serán diagnosticados con cáncer de pulmón. El cáncer de pulmón es la principal causa de muerte por cáncer entre los hombres hispanos y la segunda causa entre las mujeres hispanas. Por eso la detección temprana es fundamental. El Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas, un reconocido experto en cáncer de pulmón, y Yovana María Portillo, una sobreviviente de cáncer de pulmón, se reúnen en este podcast informativo para compartir sus ideas y experiencias, ofreciendo esperanza y orientación a los pacientes y sus...2024-04-1830 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe Caregiver's Compass: Guiding Lung Cancer SupportDiscover empowering strategies for lung cancer caregiving in the Hope with Answers podcast. Gain insights from experts and a survivor's story on balancing care with self-care. This episode is a must-watch for any caregiver seeking guidance, support, and the strength to navigate their vital role with grace and resilience.
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Jenni Daniel, BSN, RN - Life Coach for lung cancer survivors and their partners, helping them to navigate their cancer journey. Jenni owns and operates the MyNurse At Home, a cancer and life coach center.
Frank and Debbie McKenna, Lung Cancer survivor joined by h...2024-03-2134 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe Caregiver's Compass: Guiding Lung Cancer SupportDiscover empowering strategies for lung cancer caregiving in the Hope with Answers podcast. Gain insights from experts and a survivor's story on balancing care with self-care. This episode is a must-watch for any caregiver seeking guidance, support, and the strength to navigate their vital role with grace and resilience. Guests: Jenni Daniel, BSN, RN - Life Coach for lung cancer survivors and their partners, helping them to navigate their cancer journey. Jenni owns and operates the MyNurse At Home, a cancer and life coach center. Frank and Debbie McKenna, Lung Cancer survivor joined by his wife/caregiver. Show Notes | Transcript | W...2024-03-2134 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerDecoding STK11 in Lung Cancer TherapyExplore the critical role of biomarker testing in lung cancer treatment with Dr. Salman Punekar, Medical Oncologist at NYU Langone Health. Specializing in early-phase clinical development, Dr. Punekar explains the function of the biomarker STK11, a newer discovery shaping approaches to non-small cell lung cancer therapies. Guests Salman R. Punekar, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine of Medical Oncology at NYU Langone Health. Specialization in early-phase clinical development and translational research. Stephanie Williams, Lung Cancer survivor and clinical trial participant Show Notes | Transcript | Watch Video Unlocking Treatment Pathways for Lung Cancer Highlighting the crucial role of biomarker testing in lung cancer, t...2024-02-2225 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerROS1 Positive Lung Cancer: Managing Resistance and Advancing ResearchIn this Hope With Answers episode, host Diane Mulligan interviews Dr. Tejas Patil, an oncologist specializing in lung cancer, about ROS1-positive lung cancer. As Dr. Patil explains, "ROS1 is a type of mutation that we see in patients who have lung cancer. It's one of many but it's an important one because there is targeted treatments available to these patients that really are not like chemotherapy." A ROS1-positive lung cancer, also known as a ROS1 rearrangement in lung cancer, refers to any lung cancer that tests positive for a fusion in the ROS1 gene. ROS1 rearrangements occur in...2024-01-2125 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerNavigating Intimacy Challenges in Lung CancerSexual side effects of a lung cancer diagnosis can be physical, mental, and emotional. Sexuality is about emotional connection and the expression of intimacy. However, a lung cancer diagnosis can change the emotional needs of each partner. Further impacting the situation, sexual problems are not often discussed during oncology visits. And having a sex talk with your doctor may be intimidating. In this podcast, we undercover what lung cancer patients and their partners can expect and how to best discuss these issues with their health care professionals. Questions like: How does a lung cancer diagnosis impact intimacy in relationships?What...2023-12-2838 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerYou Don’t Look Like You Have CancerThis episode of Hope With Answers: Living with Lung Cancer Podcast tackles the common misperception that all cancer patients fit the stereotype of being older, frail, chain-smokers. 60% of people living with lung cancer are never-smokers – who work hard to convince others, including their primary care physician, that despite their rather “normal”, vibrant appearance, they face a devastating disease. Host Diane Mulligan opens the episode by asking “What does someone living with lung cancer look like?” She and co-host Jordan Sherman go on to make the point that in reality, anyone with lungs can develop lung cancer, including young people and never-smok...2023-11-3030 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerYou Don’t Look Like You Have CancerThis episode of Hope With Answers: Living with Lung Cancer Podcast tackles the common misperception that all cancer patients fit the stereotype of being older, frail, chain-smokers. 60% of people living with lung cancer are never-smokers – who work hard to convince others, including their primary care physician, that despite their rather “normal”, vibrant appearance, they face a devastating disease.
Host Diane Mulligan opens the episode by asking “What does someone living with lung cancer look like?” She and co-host Jordan Sherman go on to make the point that in reality, anyone with lungs can develop lung cancer, including young peop...2023-11-3030 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerThe Importance of Lung Cancer Screening for VeteransGain valuable insights into the critical importance of lung cancer screening for veterans in this enlightening episode of Hope With Answers Living With Lung Cancer. Explore the unique risks faced by those who have selflessly served our nation. Learn about the occupational hazards, such as asbestos exposure and burn pits, that contribute to the alarming rates of lung cancer among veterans. Delve into the benefits of low-dose CT scans, which can detect lung cancer at earlier stages, potentially leading to more effective treatment options. As LCFA’s Breath of Honor: Lung Cancer Screening for Veterans campaign kicks off, join a lea...2023-11-0826 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerDonor-Led Lung Cancer Research Makes Living With Lung Cancer A RealityImmunotherapy has revolutionized the therapy landscape of non-small cell lung cancer, significantly prolonging the overall survival of advanced-stage patients. We hear from both doctors and patients about the importance of Immunotherapy research. Dr. Smith will discuss her research advancements, thanks to LCFA funding, and what needs to be done for research in the future. In this inspiring Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer episode, host Diane Mulligan sits down with Lysa Buonanno, a remarkable individual who has defied the odds and thrived while living with lung cancer. Lysa's story serves as a beacon of hope for others facing similar...2023-10-0520 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerDonor-Driven Lung Cancer Research: Rocket Fuel for Increased Survival RatesEvery donation made to LCFA impacts people living with lung cancer. In other words, the benefits that you, as an LCFA donor, have made in lung cancer research and education by supporting LCFA are significant and meaningful. Hear from Dr. Triparna Sen, a dedicated researcher in the field of lung cancer who demonstrates LCFA’s commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of lung cancer.
According to Dr. Sen, “With the progress of research, we are seeing a lot of more effective drugs entering the clinic. We have some really long-term survivors. We have five years, 10 years out...2023-06-0122 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerDonor-Driven Lung Cancer Research: Rocket Fuel for Increased Survival RatesEvery donation made to LCFA impacts people living with lung cancer. In other words, the benefits that you, as an LCFA donor, have made in lung cancer research and education by supporting LCFA are significant and meaningful. Hear from Dr. Triparna Sen, a dedicated researcher in the field of lung cancer who demonstrates LCFA’s commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of lung cancer. According to Dr. Sen, “With the progress of research, we are seeing a lot of more effective drugs entering the clinic. We have some really long-term survivors. We have five years, 10 years out survivors, who are...2023-06-0122 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerMTAP Deletion Biomarker: Changing Lung Cancer Treatment One Biomarker at a TimeDoctors and researchers have known about a biomarker known as MTAP deletion for many years. But now they’re learning what role this gene plays in lung cancer and other tumors. Long ago, this genetic alteration was thought to be just collateral damage in tumors, but now researchers are uncovering its influence on tumors. It turns out there are some advantages for a tumor to have this MTAP gene loss. This new understanding means new medications can likely be developed to open a new weak point in the cancer to allow for targeted therapy. Guest: Jordi Rodon Ahnert, MD, PhD, med...2023-05-0414 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerDiagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas: no corra a la silla de quimioterapiaEl cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas (CPCP) es una forma rara y agresiva de cáncer de pulmón. Los tratamientos tradicionales son una combinación de quimioterapia y radiación. Pero, gracias a los avances en la investigación del cáncer de pulmón, nuevas posibilidades de tratamiento están disponibles. Estos nuevos tratamientos están diseñados para prolongar la vida y ayudar a los pacientes a tener una mejor calidad de vida. Como dice Mari Casanova, paciente de CPCP: "No te puedo decir cuánto tiempo voy a durar, pero lo que si te puedo...2023-03-0919 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer¿Cómo ayuda un navegador de pacientes a un paciente con cáncer de pulmón?Los navegadores de pacientes pueden ayudar a entender sus opciones de tratamiento para el cáncer de pulmónUn navegador de pacientes ayuda a los pacientes a entender sus opciones de tratamiento para el cáncer de pulmón y la importancia de las últimas investigaciones y ensayos clínicos. Esto incluye asistir al paciente a través de la detección, el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y el seguimiento del cáncer de pulmón. INVITADOS:Estelamari Rodríguez, co-directora de oncología médica torácica en el Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center de la Universidad de MiamiGrisel Fernández-Vega Martín...2023-02-0918 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerCould CBD Oil Help Lung Cancer Patients?In Part 2 of this Hope With Answers series on CBD, Cannabis, and Lung Cancer, we discuss the differences between CBD oil and hemp oil and what’s happening on the CBD clinical trials horizon. Once again, Jacquelyn Bainbridge, a clinical pharmacist at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, joins us to talk about her clinical research, including work on cannabis clinical trials with hopes that CBD could help lung cancer patients.
“CBD potentially, or has a potential, to alter the immune environment and stimulate a response. So wher...2023-01-2621 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerCould CBD Oil Help Lung Cancer Patients?In Part 2 of this Hope With Answers series on CBD, Cannabis, and Lung Cancer, we discuss the differences between CBD oil and hemp oil and what’s happening on the CBD clinical trials horizon. Once again, Jacquelyn Bainbridge, a clinical pharmacist at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, joins us to talk about her clinical research, including work on cannabis clinical trials with hopes that CBD could help lung cancer patients. “CBD potentially, or has a potential, to alter the immune environment and stimulate a response. So where that may be h...2023-01-2621 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerCBD, Cannabis, and Lung Cancer: What Does the Latest Research Say?Could CBD and/or cannabis help lung cancer patients? A clinical pharmacist at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus talks about her work assisting neurology patients and her clinical research, including work on cannabis clinical trials. In this episode, Jacci Bainbridge, clinical pharmacist, answers questions about symptomatology of CBD & cannabis, the basics about the different forms of CBD/THC, and the importance of quality clinical trials for potential improvement in lung cancer treatments involving CBD or cannabis. Guest:Jacquelyn Bainbridge, Clinical Pharmacist at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical...2023-01-1220 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerInmunoterapia para el tratamiento del cáncer de pulmón: un cambio de juegoEntendiendo los nuevos tratamientos para el cáncer de pulmón, incluyendo la inmunoterapia, que permite que su sistema inmunitario ataque las células cancerosas, es un gran avance para algunos pacientes. Sentirse seguro para pedirle a su médico que le haga pruebas para ver si la inmunoterapia o la terapia dirigida es un tratamiento apropiado es muy importante para todas las familias, pero especialmente para las familias latinas e hispanas que pueden sentirse incómodas al cuestionar a su médico. Considerando los ensayos clínicos en los que puede recibir el medicamento del mañana hoy también puede a...2022-12-0932 min
Real Life Leadership Podcast#89 Defining Wealth, Breaking Past Your Limiting Beliefs, Passive Income Investing, and more - with Rod Khleif!In today’s Real Life Leadership episode, Chantel had the opportunity to speak with Rod Khleif. He is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, multiple business owner, author, podcast host, mentor, and community philanthropist with a passion for business, life, success, and giving back. As one of the country’s top real estate trainers, Rod has personally owned and managed over 2,000 properties. As an accomplished entrepreneur, Rod has built several successful multi-million dollar businesses. As a community philanthropist, Rod founded and directs The Tiny Hands Foundation, which has benefited more than 75,000 community children and families in need...2022-10-1226 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerWhat is my biomarker? THE question to askWhat is my biomarker?
A newly diagnosed lung cancer patient should ask this question before starting treatment. Why? Because the answer to this question can change the odds and the choices for your personalized treatment plan, especially for Black or African American patients.
Black and African Americans must ask their doctors, “What is my biomarker?” to ensure they receive the latest targeted therapy treatment that is applicable. Hear from Dr. Sydney Barned and Brandi Bryant in this episode as they discuss their care and what a difference it made in knowing their biomarkers. And maybe even more impo...2022-09-2235 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerWhat is my biomarker? THE question to askWhat is my biomarker?A newly diagnosed lung cancer patient should ask this question before starting treatment. Why? Because the answer to this question can change the odds and the choices for your personalized treatment plan, especially for Black or African American patients.Black and African Americans must ask their doctors, “What is my biomarker?” to ensure they receive the latest targeted therapy treatment that is applicable. Hear from Dr. Sydney Barned and Brandi Bryant in this episode as they discuss their care and what a difference it made in knowing their biomarkers. And maybe even more importantly, they...2022-09-2235 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerHow a nurse navigator helps map lung cancer careThere is so much hope in lung cancer today. But lung cancer is also inherently very complicated. And the process of getting to a treatment plan takes a lot of expertise, different members of a medical team, and lots of tests. And one way to make this process easier on patients and more efficient for doctors who are making those treatment plans is to use an expert called a patient or nurse navigator.GuestsCharity Holien, RN, a patient navigator with the University of Colorado Cancer CenterRoss Camidge, MD, PhD, Director of the Thoracic Oncology Clinical a...2022-08-1122 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerComprender los biomarcadores del cáncer de pulmónUn diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón llegó de repente para Emma Pompeo. Pero afortunadamente, ella tenía dos cosas a su favor: apoyo de su familia cuando aprendió de su diagnóstico y encontró a un doctor en un centro de cáncer comprensivo que podía contestar sus preguntas en español para que ella y su familia pudieran entender toda la nueva información. Su doctor le explicó bien sobre los biomarcadores de cáncer de pulmón, organizó los exámenes requeridos, y dio buenas recomendaciones de otros doctores quienes ayudaron a formar su equipo de salud. Est...2022-07-0731 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerWhat every EGFR patient needs to knowFor years, researchers knew different factors were causing lung cancer tumors to grow, but they didn't know why, or how to interrupt the process. Then, a group of lung cancer researchers discovered the EGFR biomarker, which opened the door for targeted therapies that were easier to take, more effective, and led to better patient outcomes than anything used before. Take this opportunity to hear from someone who had a part in discovering the first lung cancer biomarker. Learn more about the EGFR biomarker from Dr. Carbone – important information that every EGFR patient needs to know.GuestDr. David Ca...2022-03-3140 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerEGFR Biomarker Community: Hope Living With Lung CancerOf all the emotions that come with a lung cancer diagnosis, a sense of being alone might be the toughest. How can you connect with people who understand exactly what you're going through? Hear from two people living with EGFR lung cancer who are creating connections among others with the same biomarker. Learn how sharing experiences, information, and understanding, is creating hope with answers for those in the EGFR biomarker community - while advocating for more lung cancer research.Guests:Jill Feldman, lung cancer patient/advocate, follow her on Twitter @jillfeldman4Ivy Elkins, lung cancer...2022-02-0430 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerInvestment in grants change the future for lung cancer patientsLung cancer is a disease that affects people: family, friends, co-workers, neighbors. It's a disease that comes with in some stark figures about survival and research funding. But the numbers don't lie, and they also show the amazing strides being made against the disease: increasing survival rates, incredible strides in treatment options, and ever-growing ranks of researchers dedicating their professional careers to improving the odds for people living with lung cancer. Join us for this episode of Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer, where we talk about hope, by the numbers.
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Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerInvestment in grants change the future for lung cancer patientsLung cancer is a disease that affects people: family, friends, co-workers, neighbors. It's a disease that comes with in some stark figures about survival and research funding. But the numbers don't lie, and they also show the amazing strides being made against the disease: increasing survival rates, incredible strides in treatment options, and ever-growing ranks of researchers dedicating their professional careers to improving the odds for people living with lung cancer. Join us for this episode of Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer, where we talk about hope, by the numbers.Guests:Kim Norris, Lung...2021-12-1724 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerAcademic Mentors, Peers, and Friendtors Make the DifferenceOur guests talk about how peers, friend-tors, and academic mentors can help you see potential in yourself that you may not have known. All this support is especially important to the success of minority and ethnic researchers who are looking to focus on a lung cancer specialty.“Mentors are those guiding lights that help us to progress to the next stage and to see paths where we may not have seen them before.” - Dr. Jarushka NaidooGuestsDr. Jarushka Naidoo, a consultant medical oncologist at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, Ireland who focuses on immunotherapy and is a...2021-11-1141 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerDisparities in Lung Cancer Clinical Trials: Moving toward Equity and InclusionIn this Hope With Answers podcast, hear from doctors in the field and researchers on the front lines discuss the disparities in lung cancer clinical trials. Disparities in access to healthcare opportunities occur when there is an absence of health equity. These health differences are closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.
Listen to these lung cancer experts address disparity in all aspects. This includes eligibility, referral programs, healthcare access, and appropriate follow-up for lung cancer screening. They propose strategies to address each of these areas so that we can bridge this disparity, equity and...2021-10-2839 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerDisparities in Lung Cancer Clinical Trials: Moving toward Equity and InclusionIn this Hope With Answers podcast, hear from doctors in the field and researchers on the front lines discuss the disparities in lung cancer clinical trials. Disparities in access to healthcare opportunities occur when there is an absence of health equity. These health differences are closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.Listen to these lung cancer experts address disparity in all aspects. This includes eligibility, referral programs, healthcare access, and appropriate follow-up for lung cancer screening. They propose strategies to address each of these areas so that we can bridge this disparity, equity and inclusion...2021-10-2839 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerUnderstanding Gut Microbiome in Lung Cancer TreatmentWhat if your lung cancer doctor could get a huge amount of information about your health, how you might respond to different treatments, and possibly even be able to tell you the best diet for your specific needs, all based on a simple test that involves no needles, no surgery, no special preparation, just a small sample… of your stool. That’s the potential of studying the gut microbiome. Find out why some of LCFA’s Young Investigators are so excited about including the gut microbiome in the fight against lung cancer.GuestsDr. Jarushka NaidooD...2021-10-0725 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerUnderstanding Gut Microbiome in Lung Cancer TreatmentWhat if your lung cancer doctor could get a huge amount of information about your health, how you might respond to different treatments, and possibly even be able to tell you the best diet for your specific needs, all based on a simple test that involves no needles, no surgery, no special preparation, just a small sample… of your stool. That’s the potential of studying the gut microbiome. Find out why some of LCFA’s Young Investigators are so excited about including the gut microbiome in the fight against lung cancer.
Guests
Dr. Jarushka Naidoo...2021-10-0725 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerMen living with lung cancer: Finding Their Voice While They Tackle the TabooIt's no secret that lung cancer affects a patient's entire community: family, friends, co-workers and more. Learning to live with lung cancer is its own challenge, especially for men. Hear from three guys who found their own patient voice, and help others find theirs, as they tackle living with lung cancer in unique and powerful ways.Guests:AJ Patel, James Hiter, and Frank McKenna Show Notes | TranscriptionAccepting the Challenges As Men Living with Lung CancerAJ Patel, James Hiter, and Frank McKenna have been living with lung cancer for a...2021-09-1616 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerMen living with lung cancer: Finding Their Voice While They Tackle the TabooIt's no secret that lung cancer affects a patient's entire community: family, friends, co-workers and more. Learning to live with lung cancer is its own challenge, especially for men. Hear from three guys who found their own patient voice, and help others find theirs, as they tackle living with lung cancer in unique and powerful ways.
Guests:
AJ Patel, James Hiter, and Frank McKenna
Show Notes | Transcription
Accepting the Challenges As Men Living with Lung Cancer
AJ Patel, James Hiter, and Frank McKenna have been living with lung cancer for a...2021-09-1616 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerLos Primeros Siete Días - ¿Hablas cáncer? Aprender un nuevo vocabulario sobre el cáncer de pulmónUn diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón casi requiere aprender un nuevo idioma. En este episodio, usted empezará a escuchar términos como biomarcadores, inmunoterapia y oncólogo torácico. Primero escuche al médico Dr. Christian Rolfo que es experto en el cáncer del pulmón, sobre cómo un paciente puede empezar a desarrollar conceptos y vocabulario muy diferente.Después, escucharás el testimonio de personas que han estado exactamente dónde usted está ahora y como aprender “hablar cáncer.” GuestsDr. Christian Rolfo - Dr. Christian Rolfo e...2021-08-0344 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerLos Primeros Siete Días - ¿Hablas cáncer? Aprender un nuevo vocabulario sobre el cáncer de pulmónUn diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón casi requiere aprender un nuevo idioma. En este episodio, usted empezará a escuchar términos como biomarcadores, inmunoterapia y oncólogo torácico. Primero escuche al médico Dr. Christian Rolfo que es experto en el cáncer del pulmón, sobre cómo un paciente puede empezar a desarrollar conceptos y vocabulario muy diferente.
Después, escucharás el testimonio de personas que han estado exactamente dónde usted está ahora y como aprender “hablar cáncer.”
Guests
Dr. Christian Rolfo - Dr. Christian Rolfo...2021-08-0344 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerLos Primeros Siete Días - Cómo obtener el diagnóstico correctoEste programa está diseñado para ayudarles a responder algunas de las preguntas más importantes que surgen inmediatamente después de un diagnóstico. Escucharás el testimonio de personas que han estado exactamente dónde usted está ahora y están viviendo y disfrutando la vida aun con cáncer de pulmón. Ellos serán sus guías a lo largo de la primera parte de su viaje contra el cáncer que estamos llamando Los Primeros Siete Días.GuestsDr. Christian Rolfo - Dr. Christian Rolfo es Oncólogo Torácico y experto en onco...2021-08-0333 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerLos Primeros Siete Días - Cómo obtener el diagnóstico correctoEste programa está diseñado para ayudarles a responder algunas de las preguntas más importantes que surgen inmediatamente después de un diagnóstico. Escucharás el testimonio de personas que han estado exactamente dónde usted está ahora y están viviendo y disfrutando la vida aun con cáncer de pulmón. Ellos serán sus guías a lo largo de la primera parte de su viaje contra el cáncer que estamos llamando Los Primeros Siete Días.
Guests
Dr. Christian Rolfo - Dr. Christian Rolfo es Oncólogo Torácico y experto en...2021-08-0333 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerWho Says Men Can Only Talk Sports?If you had to guess what a personal trainer, a die-hard runner, and a healthful vegetarian have in common, you would probably never guess "lung cancer." But far more than their diagnosis, these three guys are connected by the strength they find in their families, the openness and vulnerability they share in talking about their diagnosis, and the focus they put on reaching other men who, like them, are also learning how to live with lung cancer. Guests:Speakers Bureau members James Hiter, Frank McKenna, and AJ PatelJim Baranski, Executive Director Sh...2021-06-1721 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerFinding Your Lung Cancer Tribe: Tips from Patient AdvocatesLiving with lung cancer is never easy, but finding your lung cancer tribe with other patient advocates can help newly-diagnosed patients harness the power of their own voice in treatment. Hear from LCFA's group of patient advocates about how they got connected through patient groups that helped them learn how to navigate the lung cancer journey. You'll also hear from lung cancer specialist Dr. Raymond Osarogiagbon of Baptist Cancer Center in Memphis, who shares his hopes for the future of lung cancer treatment.Guests:Dr. Raymond Osarogiagbon of Baptist Cancer Center in Memphis, Tennessee...2021-05-2021 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerFinding Your Lung Cancer Team: Tips from Patient AdvocatesLiving with lung cancer is never easy, but finding your lung cancer team with other patient advocates can help newly-diagnosed patients harness the power of their own voice in treatment. Hear from LCFA's group of patient advocates about how they got connected through patient groups that helped them learn how to navigate the lung cancer journey. You'll also hear from lung cancer specialist Dr. Raymond Osarogiagbon of Baptist Cancer Center in Memphis, who shares his hopes for the future of lung cancer treatment.
Guests:
Dr. Raymond Osarogiagbon of Baptist Cancer Center in Memphis, Tennessee
2021-05-2021 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerLung Cancer DIagnosis and Annabelle Gurwitch: When lung cancer goes citrusIt’s Not Covid? It’s Lung Cancer?A lung cancer diagnosis was the shocker to the year Annabelle Gurwitch already had going in 2020. She went to have a Covid test and left with a lung cancer diagnosis. She’s an actress, activist, and author of five books including I See You Made an Effort. In 2020, she’d written a new book and started as a co-host on a podcast called Tiny Victories. Now she is sharing her lung cancer diagnosis story - as only Annabelle would, with humor.View Show Notes | TranscriptionWhen Lung Cancer Goes Citrus2021-04-2927 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerNEW Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations: What does that mean?The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recently changed the guidelines for lung cancer screening. Listen to two experts who helped establish the first set of screening guidelines. Then hear from a patient advocate living with lung cancer on how the change in screening is a step in the right direction.
Guests:
Dr. Denise Aberle, LCFA Scientific Advisory Board member
David Sturges, LCFA Co-founder and lung cancer survivor
Terri Conneran, LCFA Speaker Bureau member
Show Notes | Transcription
Establishing the first set of NLST guidelines
The...2021-04-0133 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerNEW Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations: What does that mean?The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recently changed the guidelines for lung cancer screening. Listen to two experts who helped establish the first set of screening guidelines. Then hear from a patient advocate living with lung cancer on how the change in screening is a step in the right direction.Guests:Dr. Denise Aberle, LCFA Scientific Advisory Board memberDavid Sturges, LCFA Co-founder and lung cancer survivorTerri Conneran, LCFA Speaker Bureau member Show Notes | Transcription Establishing the first set of NLST guidelinesThe first NCI-sponsored National Lung Screening Tri...2021-04-0133 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerHow a Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient is Outliving the OddsLearn the latest Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) research. Hear from 14-year SCLC patient/advocate for the underdog, Montessa Lee, who took her anger and turned it into advocacy. Listen to lung cancer researcher Dr. Triparna Sen explain how DNA damage repair inhibitors are the “Achilles Heel” of SCLC tumors.
Guests:
Montessa Lee: educator, lung cancer patient advocate, 14-year SCLC survivor
Dr. Triparna Sen, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
Show Notes for this episode
Transcript of this episode
LCFA’s mission is the im...2021-03-1136 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerHow a Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient is Outliving the OddsLearn the latest Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) research. Hear from 14-year SCLC patient/advocate for the underdog, Montessa Lee, who took her anger and turned it into advocacy. Listen to lung cancer researcher Dr. Triparna Sen explain how DNA damage repair inhibitors are the “Achilles Heel” of SCLC tumors.Guests: Montessa Lee: educator, lung cancer patient advocate, 14-year SCLC survivorDr. Triparna Sen, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Show Notes for this episodeTranscript of this episode LCFA’s mission is the improvement in survivorship of lung cancer patients through t...2021-03-1136 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerV-Day Special: # Lung Cancer Love StoriesLiving with lung cancer isn't a solitary activity. It's a daily action in concert with the support of family, friends, loved ones, and even people who seem to appear out of the blue to offer support. In this Valentine's Day episode, we explore the wonderful ways people living with lung cancer have found support and what it means to them.
Guests LCFA Speakers Bureau members Carol Brickell, Terri Conneran, Lisa Goldman, and Frank McKenna.
Episode Show Notes
LCFA is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the survivorship of lung cancer patients by f...2021-02-1130 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerV-Day Special: # Lung Cancer Love StoriesLiving with lung cancer isn't a solitary activity. It's a daily action in concert with the support of family, friends, loved ones, and even people who seem to appear out of the blue to offer support. In this Valentine's Day episode, we explore the wonderful ways people living with lung cancer have found support and what it means to them.Guests LCFA Speakers Bureau members Carol Brickell, Terri Conneran, Lisa Goldman, and Frank McKenna.Episode Show Notes LCFA is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the survivorship of lung cancer patients by funding lung cancer research. Visit lcfamerica.org.2021-02-1130 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerInside LCFA’s Mission to Fund Lung Cancer Research Grants: Research is the Key to Saving LivesLCFA's driving mission is to fund lung cancer research grants, the critical early-stage research that paves the way to much bigger funding for treatment breakthroughs and clinical trials. Our Young Investigators grant fund this cutting-edge research that is leading to some of the most exciting, innovative lung cancer research that will ultimately lead to saving lives and helping people living with lung cancer live longer, healthier lives. Listen in to a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation with LCFA's founders and the head of its scientific advisory board about the importance of this funding in the fight against lung cancer.
...2021-02-0429 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerInside LCFA’s Mission to Fund Lung Cancer Research Grants: Research is the Key to Saving LivesLCFA's driving mission is to fund lung cancer research grants, the critical early-stage research that paves the way to much bigger funding for treatment breakthroughs and clinical trials. Our Young Investigators grant fund this cutting-edge research that is leading to some of the most exciting, innovative lung cancer research that will ultimately lead to saving lives and helping people living with lung cancer live longer, healthier lives. Listen in to a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation with LCFA's founders and the head of its scientific advisory board about the importance of this funding in the fight against lung cancer.GuestsDr. David Carbone...2021-02-0429 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerIs the COVID vaccine safe? Building trust in coronavirus vaccinesScience developed COVID vaccines in record time, but now that they’re ready, will people take them? Distrust among communities of color, especially historically disadvantaged African American communities, and a lack of data on the vaccine among people living with lung cancer are proving challenging to the vaccine rollout. In this episode, we talk to an African American pulmonary surgeon who volunteered for a phase 3 coronavirus clinical trial, and African American lung cancer patient advocates about their vaccine concerns and what questions they’ll be asking their own doctors about taking a vaccine.GuestsDr. David Tom Cooke, UC Davis HealthMontessa Lee...2021-01-1843 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerIs the COVID vaccine safe? Building trust in coronavirus vaccinesScience developed COVID vaccines in record time, but now that they’re ready, will people take them? Distrust among communities of color, especially historically disadvantaged African American communities, and a lack of data on the vaccine among people living with lung cancer are proving challenging to the vaccine rollout. In this episode, we talk to an African American pulmonary surgeon who volunteered for a phase 3 coronavirus clinical trial, and African American lung cancer patient advocates about their vaccine concerns and what questions they’ll be asking their own doctors about taking a vaccine.
Guests
Dr. Davi...2021-01-1843 minHope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerHow These Patient Advocates Show the Importance of Lung Cancer ResearchWhat gets you out of bed in the morning? For people living with lung cancer, it's family, friends, work, community involvement, favorite activities and so much more. We'll find out what living with lung cancer looks like from patient advocates who are living longer, healthier lives thanks to advances in lung cancer research.Guests LCFA Speakers Bureau Members:- Frank McKenna, Terri Conneran, Jill Feldman, Gina Hollenbeck, Lysa Buonanno, April Rempfer, Lisa GoldmanDavid Sturges, LCFA Founder and TreasurerKim Norris, LCFA Co-founder and President Show Notes for this episode LCFA is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the survivorship of lung cancer pa...2021-01-0716 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerHow These Patient Advocates Show the Importance of Lung Cancer ResearchWhat gets you out of bed in the morning? For people living with lung cancer, it's family, friends, work, community involvement, favorite activities and so much more. We'll find out what living with lung cancer looks like from patient advocates who are living longer, healthier lives thanks to advances in lung cancer research.
Guests
LCFA Speakers Bureau Members:
- Frank McKenna, Terri Conneran, Jill Feldman, Gina Hollenbeck, Lysa Buonanno, April Rempfer, Lisa Goldman
David Sturges, LCFA Founder and Treasurer
Kim Norris, LCFA Co-founder and President
S...2021-01-0716 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer11 - Top Tips for Battling COVID Fatigue This Holiday SeasonHow do you spend time with family during the holidays while staying safe from Covid-19? Signs of Covid fatigue (like not wearing masks and gathering in larger groups) are leading to another spike in positivity rates just as flu season ramps up. We'll talk to a psychologist at the University of Colorado Medical Center about how to maintain the resolve to stay safe and healthy, and hear from a University of Minnesota Medical School pulmonologist about the latest research and advice on avoiding Covid-19.GuestsDr. Laura Melton, Clinical Health Psychologist at UC HealthDr. David Ingbar, Pulmonologist at University of Minnesota...2020-12-2337 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer10 - Women in Science: The Young Investigators on the Front Lines in the Fight Against Lung CancerWomen in science face many challenges. Hollywood producer Marta Kauffman – the co-creator behind hit shows Friends and Grace and Frankie, and an LCFA board member – hosts an intimate conversation with the driving forces behind LCFA's mission: a group of young women scientists on the front lines of the fight against lung cancer. Learn more about their studies and how they can push lung cancer research forward.GuestsMarta Kauffman, LCFA Board Member Dr. Triparna Sen, LCFA Young Investigator Dr. Jarushka Naidoo, LCFA Young Investigator Dr. Alice Berger, LCFA Young Investigator Dr. Christine Lovly, LCFA Young InvestigatorEpisode 10 Show NotesResources:LCFA Grant Recipients LCFA...2020-12-1046 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer10 - Women in Science: The Young Investigators on the Front Lines in the Fight Against Lung CancerWomen in science face many challenges. Hollywood producer Marta Kauffman – the co-creator behind hit shows Friends and Grace and Frankie, and an LCFA board member – hosts an intimate conversation with the driving forces behind LCFA's mission: a group of young women scientists on the front lines of the fight against lung cancer. Learn more about their studies and how they can push lung cancer research forward.
Guests
Marta Kauffman, LCFA Board Member
Dr. Triparna Sen, LCFA Young Investigator
Dr. Jarushka Naidoo, LCFA Young Investigator
Dr. Alice Berger, LCFA Young Inve...2020-12-1045 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer9.3 - What is the impact of Covid on clinical trials and lung cancer research?Johns Hopkins lung cancer researcher Dr. Kellie Smith was in the middle of a clinical trial interview when COVID-19 interrupted everything. Find out how COVID-19 has impacted clinical trials and why she's hopeful that coronavirus research will end up helping the fight against lung cancer. At Philadelphia's Fox Chase Cancer Center, Dr. Martin Edelman explains why anyone needing health care should feel confident in going to the doctor for lung cancer care, clinical trials, and more.GuestsDr. Martin Edelman, Fox Chase Cancer CenterDr. Kellie Smith, Johns HopkinsEpisode 9.3 Show Notes LCFA is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the survivorship of lung c...2020-11-2730 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer09.2 - Why are clinical trials important even during COVID-19?Why are clinical trials so important? Lung cancer patients are living longer and healthier lives thanks to treatments made possible by research. We talk to KRAS lung cancer patient Rebecca and her husband Wayne about what research means to them and how they evaluate enrollment in potential clinical trials. We also talk to thoracic oncologist Dr. David Carbone of the Ohio State University about the concern that people aren't getting the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to poorer outcomes for people with lung cancer. Dr. Carbone shares how important it is for people to get diagnosed as...2020-11-1236 minHope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer09.1 - Is it safe to participate in clinical trials during COVID-19?Are clinical trials safe to participate in during COVID-19? Clinical trial enrollment across the board is down and much of the issue is the fear patients have about going to a hospital, especially as lung cancer patients in an immunocompromised state. Today we talk to KRAS patient and founder of the KRAS Kickers biomarker group Terri Conneran and a KRAS researcher who is currently enrolling patients in a new KRAS clinical trial. We will give you tips on how you can keep yourself as safe as possible and still get the treatment you need.GuestsTerri Conneran, Founder of KRAS KickersDr...2020-10-2948 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer08.3 - How did lung cancer groups rally to inform patients during COVID-19Living with lung cancer comes with many challenges, especially during the COVID-19 era. Unfortunately, information about how COVID-19 affects lung cancer patients is hard to come by. Stepping into this void, lung cancer advocacy groups have worked together to produce consistent resources with the latest learnings, updates, and information to help those living with lung cancer during COVID-19.
Guests
Janet Freeman-Daily is a lung cancer patient and activist who brings her engineering background to research advocacy.
Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH, LUNGevity Vice President of Research. Dr. Roy is responsible for setting strategy...2020-08-1329 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer08.3 - How did lung cancer groups rally to inform patients during COVID-19Living with lung cancer comes with many challenges, especially during the COVID-19 era. Unfortunately, information about how COVID-19 affects lung cancer patients is hard to come by. Stepping into this void, lung cancer advocacy groups have worked together to produce consistent resources with the latest learnings, updates, and information to help those living with lung cancer during COVID-19.GuestsJanet Freeman-Daily is a lung cancer patient and activist who brings her engineering background to research advocacy.Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH, LUNGevity Vice President of Research. Dr. Roy is responsible for setting strategy and overseeing LUNGevity’s scientific research awards programs an...2020-08-1329 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer08.2 - Getting A Second Opinion: How COVID-19 may be changing lung cancer treatment for the betterA doctor’s visit by computer? A second opinion from thousands of miles away? COVID-19 is changing how health care is delivered for people across the country, but lung cancer patients have been at the forefront of using this technology (telemedicine) to manage their diagnosis for years. Listen in as lung cancer patient and advocate Gina Hollenbeck talks to her incredible health care team of Dr. Raymond Osarogiagbon of Baptist Cancer Center in Memphis, Tennessee and Dr. Ross Camidge of UCHealth in Denver, Colorado about how they consult with each other to provide the best care in a model th...2020-07-2336 minHope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer8.2 - Getting A Second Opinion: How COVID-19 may be changing lung cancer treatment for the betterA doctor’s visit by computer? A second opinion from thousands of miles away? COVID-19 is changing how health care is delivered for people across the country, but lung cancer patients have been at the forefront of using this technology (telemedicine) to manage their diagnosis for years. Listen in as lung cancer patient and advocate Gina Hollenbeck talks to her incredible health care team of Dr. Raymond Osarogiagbon of Baptist Cancer Center in Memphis, Tennessee and Dr. Ross Camidge of UCHealth in Denver, Colorado about how they consult with each other to provide the best care in a model that ma...2020-07-2336 minHope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer08.1 - Living with lung cancer during COVID-19: Managing lung cancer, stress, and anxiety through reopeningsLiving with lung cancer is complicated on a regular day, but the global COVID-19 pandemic is creating an entirely new set of complications: shopping, accessing medical care, and getting some fresh air and exercise take on new complexity. As quarantine fatigue increased, so too has the stress and anxiety about the reopening of workplaces and restaurants. In this episode of the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast special COVID-19 series, we’ll talk to Speakers Bureau member Frank McKenna about how he uses exercise to manage his physical and mental health during coronavirus. We’ll also talk to Boar...2020-06-2532 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer08.1 - Living with lung cancer during COVID-19: Managing lung cancer, stress, and anxiety through reopeningsLiving with lung cancer is complicated on a regular day, but the global COVID-19 pandemic is creating an entirely new set of complications: shopping, accessing medical care, and getting some fresh air and exercise take on new complexity. As quarantine fatigue increased, so too has the stress and anxiety about the reopening of workplaces and restaurants. In this episode of the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast special COVID-19 series, we’ll talk to Speakers Bureau member Frank McKenna about how he uses exercise to manage his physical and mental health during coronavirus. We’ll also talk to B...2020-06-2532 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer07.3 - The First 7 Days: Finding a new normal - talking to your family about lung cancer and using the internet wiselyMore so than ever, today it is possible to live a long and productive life with lung cancer. Finding a new normal involves finding support from and for your family, and learning as much as you can about your diagnosis and treatment options. In this final episode of a 3-part series of the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast called The 1st Seven Days, you'll get advice from lung cancer expert Dr. David Carbone of The Ohio State University on where to find the best information about lung cancer online and hear a group of people living with...2020-05-2824 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer07.3 - The First 7 Days: Finding a new normal - talking to your family about lung cancer and using the internet wiselyMore so than ever, today it is possible to live a long and productive life with lung cancer. Finding a new normal involves finding support from and for your family, and learning as much as you can about your diagnosis and treatment options. In this final episode of a 3-part series of the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast called The 1st Seven Days, you'll get advice from lung cancer expert Dr. David Carbone of The Ohio State University on where to find the best information about lung cancer online and hear a group of people living...2020-05-2824 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer07.2 - The First 7 Days: Do you speak cancer? Learning a new lung cancer vocabularyIf you've never heard of a thoracic oncologist, biomarker testing, or don't know what information you're looking for a second opinion, you aren't alone! A lung cancer diagnosis can send you reeling into a confusing world where you feel like you don't speak the language.
In this 3-episode series called the 1st Seven Days, the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast team helps you manage those initial days of a lung cancer diagnosis with a roadmap that helps you find the right doctor, get the right testing, and start to create the right treatment plan...2020-05-2815 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer07.2 - The First 7 Days: Do you speak cancer? Learning a new lung cancer vocabularyIf you've never heard of a thoracic oncologist, biomarker testing, or don't know what information you're looking for a second opinion, you aren't alone! A lung cancer diagnosis can send you reeling into a confusing world where you feel like you don't speak the language.In this 3-episode series called the 1st Seven Days, the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast team helps you manage those initial days of a lung cancer diagnosis with a roadmap that helps you find the right doctor, get the right testing, and start to create the right treatment plan. In part 2 of...2020-05-2815 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer07.1 - The First 7 Days: How to get the right diagnosis, the right treatment plan, and the right team"I have lung cancer, now what?" The days following a lung cancer diagnosis are often a blur of confusion, fear, doctor's appointments, and tough conversations with family and friends. First and foremost, it feels like treatment needs to start happening NOW, but rest assured, you have time to set up a treatment plan that works for you. In this 3-episode series called the 1st Seven Days, the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast team helps you manage those initial days of a lung cancer diagnosis with a roadmap that helps you find the right doctor, get the...2020-05-2818 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer07.1 - The First 7 Days: How to get the right diagnosis, the right treatment plan, and the right team"I have lung cancer, now what?" The days following a lung cancer diagnosis are often a blur of confusion, fear, doctor's appointments, and tough conversations with family and friends. First and foremost, it feels like treatment needs to start happening NOW, but rest assured, you have time to set up a treatment plan that works for you. In this 3-episode series called the 1st Seven Days, the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast team helps you manage those initial days of a lung cancer diagnosis with a roadmap that helps you find the right doctor, get the right...2020-05-2818 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer06 - What Should I Know About Lung Cancer Clinical Trials?Cancer clinical trials can be a lung cancer patient's best option for accessing the most promising new treatments. It's important to understand how clinical trials work and how to talk to your doctor about which trial might be a good fit. In this episode of the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast, we talk to a veteran of four lung cancer clinical trials (and the trials of online dating!) Linnea Olson, lung cancer advocates and great friends Jill Feldman, Ivy Elkins, and Lysa Buonanno about how they incorporate advocacy into their busy lives. Plus, get more detail...2020-05-0531 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer06 - What Should I Know About Lung Cancer Clinical Trials?Cancer clinical trials can be a lung cancer patient's best option for accessing the most promising new treatments. It's important to understand how clinical trials work and how to talk to your doctor about which trial might be a good fit. In this episode of the Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast, we talk to a veteran of four lung cancer clinical trials (and the trials of online dating!) Linnea Olson, lung cancer advocates and great friends Jill Feldman, Ivy Elkins, and Lysa Buonanno about how they incorporate advocacy into their busy lives. Plus, get more detail on...2020-05-0531 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer05 - Give Yourself a Fighting Chance: Early Detection of Lung CancerEarly detection of lung cancer can mean that lung cancer patients have more treatment options and a far greater chance of survival. The 5-year survival rate for those diagnosed before the cancer has spread rises from 18 out of every 100 people to 55 out of every 100. But, the key is being tested for lung cancer early. Many times, there are no early signs of lung cancer in its early stages. Instead, most lung cancers are diagnosed in the late stages of the disease, making treatment more problematic, and as a result, significantly reducing the overall lung cancer survival rate. Today on the...2020-04-2348 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer05 - Give Yourself a Fighting Chance: Early Detection of Lung CancerEarly detection of lung cancer can mean that lung cancer patients have more treatment options and a far greater chance of survival. The 5-year survival rate for those diagnosed before the cancer has spread rises from 18 out of every 100 people to 55 out of every 100. But, the key is being tested for lung cancer early. Many times, there are no early signs of lung cancer in its early stages. Instead, most lung cancers are diagnosed in the late stages of the disease, making treatment more problematic, and as a result, significantly reducing the overall lung cancer survival rate. Today on...2020-04-2348 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer04 - The Lung Cancer Conversation: How to tell family you have cancerWhat does it feel like living with lung cancer day-to-day? Lung cancer patient and nurse Gina Hollenbeck weighs in. Plus, we drop in on Jill Feldman and Steven Petrow's discussion about an oft-dreaded conversation: how to tell the family you have cancer.2020-04-0942 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer04 - The Lung Cancer Conversation: How to tell family you have cancerWhat does it feel like living with lung cancer day-to-day? Lung cancer patient and nurse Gina Hollenbeck weighs in. Plus, we drop in on Jill Feldman and Steven Petrow's discussion about an oft-dreaded conversation: how to tell the family you have cancer. Then, hear from Kim Norris about the recent good news about the impact of lung cancer and what she has witnessed in the development of lung cancer treatments over the past 10 years.
Guests
Gina Hollenbeck, Nurse and lung cancer patient
Jill Feldman, Lung cancer patient/advocate
Steven Petrow, Manners and...2020-04-0942 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer03.6 - [SPECIAL NEWS] Coronavirus and lung cancer: hear what lung cancer patients have to sayIn this special episode recorded March 16, 2020, hear how some lung cancer patients are keeping up their spirits and filling the refrigerator while staying safe at home. Get the latest information on how Covid-19 can affect lung cancer patients from Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of Thoracic Oncology at the University of Colorado Hospital.2020-03-2635 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer03.5 - [SPECIAL NEWS] Coronavirus and lung cancer: What you need to knowThe global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has serious implications for us all, but it's especially concerning for the immunocompromised. In this episode, we discuss what you need to know about coronavirus and lung cancer. We'll talk with lung cancer patients about how difficult it is to get a coronavirus test and the challenges families and caregivers have living with someone with lung cancer during COVID-19. Plus, hear from lung cancer specialist at Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center, Dr. Karen Reckamp, to understand how COVID-19 specifically affects lung cancer patients, and how can all do our part to protect our communities.Guests...2020-03-2034 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer03.5 - [SPECIAL NEWS] Coronavirus and lung cancer: What you need to knowThe global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has serious implications for us all, but it's especially concerning for the immunocompromised. In this episode, we discuss what you need to know about coronavirus and lung cancer. We'll talk with lung cancer patients about how difficult it is to get a coronavirus test and the challenges families and caregivers have living with someone with lung cancer during COVID-19. Plus, hear from lung cancer specialist at Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center, Dr. Karen Reckamp, to understand how COVID-19 specifically affects lung cancer patients, and how can all do our part to protect our communities.
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Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer02 - What does it mean to be “living with lung cancer”?
Shelly Engfer-Triebenbach doesn’t sit still; she’s a very busy mom and music teacher – and now, an advocate for people living with lung cancer. Diagnosed with ALK lung cancer in 2013, we’ll talk to her about what it means to live with lung cancer day-to-day. We’ll also talk to researcher Dr. Alice Berger about her research and check in with LCFA Scientific Advisory Board member, Dr. Michael Weitz, about why research funding is so important.
Guests
Shelly Engfer-Triebenbach, Lung Cancer Patient/Advocate
Dr. Alice Berger, Researcher at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Rese...2020-02-2726 min
Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer01 - I have lung cancer- what now?Lysa Buonanno talks about her lung cancer diagnosis and tumor marker tests pinpointed a specific biomarker that changed everything for her. Then, we'll discuss why Dr. David Carbone isn't offended by 2nd opinions, and hear from Kim Norris about her work to help people access the best possible treatments.
Guests
Lysa Buonanno, Lung Cancer Patient/Advocate
Dr. David Carbone, Thoracic Oncologist at The Ohio State University
Kim Norris, LCFA Co-founder
LCFA is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the survivorship of lung cancer patients by funding lung cancer research. Visit...2019-12-3059 min