Over the last decade, we’ve developed several new revolutionary new tools to use in our arsenal … medicines that help a person’s own immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells more effectively.
– Carl Gay, MD, PhD
My Experience
Sometimes, your medication stops working, and you need to find an alternative. There’s no need to let any cancer – even inoperable lung cancer – shut down your life.
– Lavern McDonald
Advocacy
The best thing my friends and family did for me was to love and support me by showing up, making a phone call, coming by to visit, or taking me to lunch.
– Diane Miller
Advocacy
It’s vitally important for every patient diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer to get comprehensive genomic testing. These tests tell your oncologist the best treatment option for you to have success.
– Larry Gershon
My Experience
I started seeing a therapist for the first time in my life. I thought at first, I could handle this without professional help, but I couldn’t. Seeing a therapist has helped.
– Natalie Brown
Expert View
Once you have found your oncologist and your whole cancer support team, and you know you have a plan of attack to treat your cancer, most people feel better.
– Alison Massey, adult nurse practitioner
My Experience
Even with all the side effects, medications, and doctor visits, I think it’s important for me mentally to maintain as much of a normal lifestyle as I possibly can. It’s good for me as well as my family.
