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What I’ve Learned From My Patients

A pulmonologist describes how, though lung cancer may remain inoperable, targeted therapies and early screening have changed the game.

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Meet Your Care Team

The patient is the leader, says oncologist Akansha Chowdhary, MD, but their care team can include a pulmonologist, nutritionist, and more.

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Nurse's Perspective: The Unknowns of Treatment

Inoperable lung cancer treatment is less likely to cause hair loss that people associate with chemo. Short-term fatigue, nausea, and changes in mood or sexual function are more common but manageable.

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My Life as a Person of Color With Inoperable Lung Cancer

Having lung cancer can be a different experience for people of color. One woman shares her story.

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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.

Finding Hope With Inoperable Lung Cancer

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