Patient advocate Dusty Donaldson says for most patients regular surveillance is not the problem and points out limitations of data that fail to show better outcomes with frequent scanning. Read more
Studies that don’t show survival benefit with more frequent surveillance won’t convince patients they’re better off without scans. Even if regularly scheduled scans don’t help patients live longer, they do help them live better. Read more
Patient Advocates Committee Chair Jill Feldman said ensuring the patient voice is present in research helps to improve the work being done to reduce the burden of lung cancer worldwide. Read more
Even when treatment costs are covered, the majority of lung cancer patients experience increased expenses and/or reduced income following their diagnoses. Read more
A real-world look at diagnostic-therapeutic pathways explores how they may help provide optimal, innovative care without ballooning costs. Read more
Growing treatment options for patients with late-stage lung cancer bring hope—and challenges. Read more
Inaccurate health information can have grave consequences, but there are techniques providers can use to combat it. Read more
The onboarding required to participate in a clinical trial is extensive. The offboarding, however, can feel like abandonment for some patients. Read more
Online health content often contains harmful information. Worse, research shows inaccurate data may attract more attention than evidence-based information. Read more
In the second half of our series on patient-doctor communication, see how medical students are learning the skills they need to better communicate with patients. Read more