Lung Cancer September 2012 Archive

The death process isn't something we like to talk about. Even when someone has advanced cancer, it's hard to broach the subject. Sometimes we hesitate to talk about the dying ... Read More

Last week I got an email from a reader with a great question. "What is a medication vacation?" Or in other lingo, "what is a drug holiday?" The answer wasn't easy. ... Read More

A question I'm asked often is, "Where is the best place to go for my lung cancer treatment?" Having had to choose a cancer center myself, I have a little idea ... Read More

If you're one of the 20% percent of people overall who develop a blood clot after a diagnosis of cancer, or if you're trying to learn as much as you ... Read More

Unfortunately, the slang phrase "slash, poison, burn," bares a hint of reality in describing the side effects of cancer treatment. Treatment isn't without side effects -- and they are sometimes ... Read More

I was excited to write about a recent study showing no survival difference between African Americans and white Americans with lung cancer. While most studies seem to suggest that lung ... Read More

It sounds like something from a romantic movie. The bride and groom say their vows, they kiss, and then one of them takes their last breath. But as is often the ... Read More