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Advanced Radiotherapy Technology for Lung Cancer
Stereotactic body radiotherapy delivers targeted, high-dose radiation to tumors in the body, providing an alternative to lung cancer surgery and increasing cure rates. In this podcast, Dr. Minesh Mehta explains...
by Patient Power | 05/22/2012
Personalizing Therapy for the Treatment of Patients with Lung Cancer
The advancement of personalized medicine is changing the approach to lung cancer treatment--and leading to more effective results. In this podcast, Dr. Melissa Johnson explains the latest developments in targeted...
by Patient Power | 03/13/2012
Why Quit Smoking?
In this podcast, Dr. Shari Meyerson will discuss why it is so hard to quit smoking despite common knowledge that it can lead to emphysema and lung cancer. Dr. Meyerson...
by Patient Power | 11/08/2011
Breakthrough Lung Cancer Treatment Approved
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given fast-track approval to Crizotinib in the fight against lung cancer. In this podcast, Dr. Renato Martins from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance...
by Patient Power | 08/31/2011
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
Interventional pulmonologists use advanced techniques to diagnose and stage lung cancer while minimizing the health risks that can occur with more invasive procedures. In this podcast, expert Dr. Colin T....
by Patient Power | 06/13/2011
Current Status of Lung Cancer Screening in the Wake of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST)
In this podcast, Dr. Hart will discuss the results of a large randomized national study which compared the effects of two screening procedures for lung cancer – low-dose helical computed...
by Patient Power | 04/26/2011
The Latest in Lung Cancer Screening and Treatment
Lung cancer is difficult to detect which is one of the reasons that it is the leading cause of cancer death in the US.  And, unfortunately, it’s often discovered when...
by Patient Power | 04/01/2011
Expert Tips to Stop Smoking Now
It's no secret that quitting smoking is a challenge.  Kicking the habit for most takes, on average, 19 tries.  In this program, Dr. Yunyu Cao and Dr. Vicky Fang from...
by Patient Power | 01/17/2011
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer
In this program Dr. Alberto de Hoyos will discuss the surgical treatment of lung cancer. He will explain the minimally invasive techniques used and the advantages of the VATS approach.
by Patient Power | 11/23/2010
Updates on Lung Cancer
New treatments for lung cancer are constantly being investigated. In this program, Dr. Edward Kim discusses the latest in lung cancer treatment. You’ll also hear from Nicholas, a patient that...
by Patient Power | 06/22/2010
Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer affects more than 200,000 Americas each year, and although the diagnosis can be terrifying, advances and treatment are making a difference to patients with lung cancer.  In this...
by Patient Power | 05/11/2010
The Latest Developments in Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
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by Patient Power | 12/31/2009
Early Intervention for Lung Cancer
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by Patient Power | 11/30/2009
Lung Cancer: Detection and Early Intervention
Lung cancer statistics can be startling. When it’s detected early, your chances of survival are much greater. Fortunately, experts like Dr. Jason Chien and Dr. Douglas Wood from UW Medicine,...
by Patient Power | 11/30/2009
Life Extending Advances in Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. Around 3,000 new patients in the United States are diagnosed with it each year. Typically, mesothelioma is...
by Patient Power | 06/09/2009
Have You Been Thinking about Quitting Smoking?
Smoking has been, and still is, a very controversial issue within the healthcare system. However, what many don’t realize is that beneath lies a deeper problem — QUITTING. On this...
by Patient Power | 03/25/2009
A Team Approach to Treat Advanced Lung Cancer
For patients diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, treatment can be complicated and requires a coordinated team of specialists for the best odds in fighting the cancer. On this episode of...
by Patient Power | 10/02/2008
Comprehensive Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer
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by Patient Power | 10/02/2008
How Can I Get the Best Care if I Have Lung Cancer?
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, you know that navigating treatments can be a lengthy, meticulous and stressful process. Some of your questions will have questions, and the...
by Patient Power | 08/13/2008
Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Surgery for Lung Cancer
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery or VATS is a complex surgery using specialized techniques, including a video camera that allows surgeons to view the chest of a patient during surgery. One of...
by Patient Power | 06/04/2008
Lung Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Lung cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths in the United States. It is one of the only common cancers without a standardized method of early detection, which...
by Patient Power | 01/27/2008
Great Advances and Innovations in Lung Transplantation
For people who suffer from conditions like cystic fibrosis (CF), pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, severe lung damage can...
by Patient Power | 01/06/2008
State-of-the-Art Lung Cancer Treatment
When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it is one of the most devastating things to hear, leaving many questions unanswered. Where is the tumor? Can this illness be treated? How...
by Patient Power | 11/28/2007
Lung Cancer: Better Care and Treatment Options
There are about 180,000 new cases of lung cancer each year, and smoking is a major factor. Have you ever wondered about the effects of second-hand smoke and how it...
by Patient Power | 11/18/2007
Advances in Lung Cancer Surgery
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by Patient Power | 08/01/2007
Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
When diagnosed with lung cancer, what are your treatment options? Should surgery be performed first? Are you getting the newest and best treatment? In this episode of Patient Power on...
by Patient Power | 06/26/2007
Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. One of the major hurdles is early detection, as screening methods are not as developed as many experts...
by Patient Power | 06/12/2007
Lung Cancer Update: ASCO 2007
by Patient Power | 06/10/2007
Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
In May of 1998, Elaine of Grand Rapids, Michigan was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and told she had six months to live. With disease too advanced to be...
by Patient Power | 05/15/2007
Support for Lung Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Navigating the emotional and clinical journey after being diagnosed with cancer is difficult for both patients and their loved ones. Often people are inundated with information and individuals who want...
by Patient Power | 04/26/2007
Lung Cancer
by Patient Power | 02/27/2006