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  • Member Stories: Janet Freeman-Daily

    Member Stories: Janet Freeman-Daily

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    Member Stories from the COVID-19 Era

    Janet Freeman-Daily—USA Janet is a retired aerospace systems engineer, freelance writer, and metastatic lung cancer patient/activist. Diagnosed in 2011, her focus is now on translating the experience and science of lung cancer for others. She serves as a research advocate for two NCCN facilities, the NCI and other government agencies, and as an Editorial Group…


  • A Balancing Act: Managing Patients’ Expectations

    A Balancing Act: Managing Patients’ Expectations

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    Patient Advocacy & Survivorship

    By Leah Lawrence Posted: December 11, 2019 Many patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer have difficulty navigating the world of cancer when unexpectedly and unwillingly thrust into it. In addition to understanding their diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options, patients are also bombarded with an abundance of information on the internet, direct-to-consumer advertising of new cancer…