Lung Cancer Videos
Mindful Matters: Mental Health With mSCLC
- Lung Cancer: What They Don’t Tell You
Elizabeth Speight and Pam Bono share their struggles and successes, defying the odds. They discuss their diagnoses, support networks, and more.
- Traveling With NSCLC
With lung cancer, you have to be aware of blood clots and decreased oxygen levels. Here’s how to prepare for your trip and avoid pain.
- Support and Planning
Doctors not only help patients and their families understand their cancer and the treatments available, but support them through emotional distress.
- Understanding Your Treatment Options
Most cases of lung cancer are deemed inoperable. But that doesn’t mean incurable. There are many effective treatments that depend on your type of tumor.
- An Extra Set of Hands With a Heart
Tom Ziegler hasn’t missed one of his wife’s oncology appointments. He’s a big help, whether it’s in the garden, the kitchen, or at an advocacy event.
- Living in a Smoke-Free Environment
The carcinogens in smoke linger, so when it comes to lung cancer screening and treatment, tell your doctor about your history and smoking inside the home.
- Physical Dos and Don’ts With NSCLC
Which habits help you conserve your energy and improve airflow? And which ones make your lung cancer harder to live with?
- How Palliative Care Works
Palliative care can provide an extra layer of support to those with a serious illness like lung cancer, says Kimberly A. Curseen, MD.
- ‘Anyone With Lungs Can Get Lung Cancer’
A three-time lung cancer survivor, activist Terri Ann DiJulio says patient voices aren’t loud enough in the medical community. How is she changing that?
- Your Lung Cancer Care Team
The patient is the leader, says oncologist Akansha Chowdhary, MD, but their care team can include a pulmonologist, nutritionist, and more.
- Follow-Up Steps After Late-Stage NSCLC Treatment
Here’s what to expect after your initial treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer. Who will you meet with? How often? And what tests will they do?
- Nutrition Tips for Late-Stage NSCLC
No appetite with NSCLC? Here are some ways to keep up your strength and prevent weight loss.
- Lean on Your Care Team
During cancer treatment, it’s best to rely on your team of specialists and have open dialogue about any concerns.
- Targeted Therapy: How Does It Work?
Targeted treatments work to block cancerous cells from multiplying. What are the different types?
- Breathing Exercises During and After Treatment
Two easy breathing exercises that can help you breathe easier during and after treatment for lung cancer.
- How Mutations Can Change Your Game Plan
"If you think of cancer as a bus that’s going fast down the hill, the mutation is driving it," says Suresh Ramalingam, MD.
- One Day, Hour by Hour, With Lung Cancer
Elizabeth de Jong outlines her day from dawn to dusk, not only as she treats her lung cancer, but advocates for it, too.
- How to Mentally Handle Inoperable Lung Cancer
Feeling anxious or afraid with inoperable lung cancer is completely normal. Here are steps you can take to ease your stress.
- When Cancer Holds On
Diagnosed with inoperable, stage III cancer, Bonnie Bishop-Ulrich was on a mission, and she wasn’t alone. Love is knowing that your battle is their battle, she says.
- When Surgery Isn’t Possible With Lung Cancer
Cathy Williams checks in with her doctor Ioana Bonta about treatment advances for inoperable lung cancer and how to combat her fatigue.
- Is ‘Inoperable’ Really the Best Term?
While a diagnosis of inoperable lung cancer is alarming, it doesn't mean it can't be treated. Doctors will pick the best strategy based on these factors.
- The Right Treatment for Your Goal
There’s a sizable list of effective treatments and emerging new ones for lung cancer, the most common type of cancer in the country.
- What to Know About Lung Cancer Screening
It’s extremely important to get screened for lung cancer if you’re eligible,” says Peter Mazzone, MD. “Lung cancer is curable when it’s found early.
- How EGFR-Positive Lung Cancer Is Treated
Depending on the stage and specific mutation of this lung cancer, there are several treatment options and “lots of hope,” says oncologist Susan Scott, MD.
- What is EGFR-Positive Lung Cancer?
This subtype of lung cancer occurs in 10% to 15% of cases and is more common in people who have never smoked. What are the causes, symptoms, and treatments?
- News on NSCLC
The chief medical officer of WebMD shares the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of the most common type of lung cancer.
- Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
See how this kind of treatment uses medicine to fool the immune system and attack cancerous cells.
- Build Your Support Team for Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Your first step after a diagnosis of SCLC is to build a support system. It’s especially important for your emotional health.
- Tips to Combat Loss of Appetite From Lung Cancer
Treatments for non-small-cell lung cancer can zap your appetite or make it hard to eat. Here’s how to ensure you get the nutrition you need.
- NSCLC Effects on the Body
From symptoms to complications, explore how non-small-cell lung cancer can affect not only your lungs, but your whole body.
- The Future of Lung Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy - Nov
An oncologist details exciting developments in lung cancer treatment.
- What Is Combination Therapy for Lung Cancer?
With the rapid increase in lung cancer treatment options, the door is open for a more personalized plan for your care by pairing therapies.
- Today's Treatment Options for Lung Cancer
Depending on the type and staging of your cancer, there may be several ways to treat your condition. Talk to your doctor about what makes sense for you.
- The Latest in Screenings and Therapies for NSCLC
John Whyte talks with two experts in the field of lung cancer about the latest in causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Treatment Timeline: Metastatic Lung Cancer Sept existing
Timely treatment is essential when cancer cells spread from where they first formed.
- Health Check: Metastatic Lung Cancer
Learn what it means when cancer becomes metastatic and the most common places it can spread.
- Your First Steps
When mapping out a treatment plan, your doctor will want to confirm a few things first, like the type and stage of your cancer.
- Inside the Visit: NSCLC
Barbara Caiazza has a conversation with her doctor, Shayma Kazmi, MD, about her years-long path with non-small-cell lung cancer. Learn about her treatments and options going forward.
- How Mutations Can Change Your Game Plan
"If you think of cancer as a bus that’s going fast down the hill, the mutation is driving it," says Suresh Ramalingam, MD. How does knowing the specific mutation help?
- Targeted Therapy: How Does It Work?
Targeted treatments work to block cancerous cells from multiplying. What are the different types?
- How Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer Works
Immunotherapy's goal is to shrink the size of your tumor. Here’s what to consider when doctors use the immune system to treat you.
- Reasons Why Your Lung Cancer Is Inoperable
Why won’t surgery treat your non-small-cell tumor? It could be a number of reasons, but there are other effective treatment options for you.
- Relief for Unresectable Lung Cancer
In addition to your treatment plan, your doctor may do small procedures to help ease your symptoms and side effects.
- What to Expect With Combination Therapy for Cancer
Doctors often combine cancer treatments. There could be more side effects, but better benefits, too.