Your medical team at Fox Chase Cancer Center will have a diverse group of specialists to see to all aspects of your cancer care. It can include oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and nursing staff. You may also have a pulmonologist. Here’s w...
Read MoreThe Link Between Estrogen and Lung Cancer
Updated November 17, 2020 Here’s a shocking statistic: In the United States, about 20% of people who die from lung cancer every year have never smoked or used any other form of tobacco. “We are seeing a greater percentage of lung cancer patients who h...
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The Battle Against Lung Cancer Has a New Weapon: Immunotherapy.
By harnessing the patient’s own immune system to counterattack lung cancer cells, immunotherapy medications are a revolutionary new approach to treating this disease. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. and by far the leading cause of d...
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Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked
With fewer people smoking in the US, why are lung cancer rates among people who have never smoked on the rise? “While it is true that smoking tobacco is the top risk factor for lung cancer, a substantial number of people receive a diagnosis despite having n...
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Lung Cancer Screening: From Making an Appointment to Getting Results
Updated: March 10, 2021 This is the unfortunate truth about lung cancer: It usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it is already advanced and is difficult to treat. That’s a key reason why lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S....
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The Important Role Tumor Boards Play in Cancer Care
When it comes to cancer care, looking at a patient’s case from different perspectives is an essential part of deciding the best treatment approach. That’s why tumor boards are so crucial. These meetings provide a huge benefit to patients, though it’s a proc...
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