#LCSM Chat 5/26: Top 10 Key Abstracts on Lung Cancer (and Mesothelioma) at ASCO 2016: An #LCSM Preview

By Jack West, MD For the upcoming #LCSM chat on Thursday, 5/26 at 8 PM Eastern (5 PM Pacific) we’re going to do a preview of what are likely to be the most notable and clinically relevant presentations in lung cancer, and one in mesothelioma, at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago in early June. This meeting brings together over 30,000 cancer specialists every year to review thousands of presentations. Nobody can see it all, and one important aspect of not being overwhelmed is knowing what should… Read More

#LCSM Chat 5/5: Know Before You Go—Conference Prep 101

Lung cancer patients and advocates are increasingly joining healthcare, pharma, government agency and biotech industry representatives at cancer-related medical conferences such as the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in April and the American Society for Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in June. Planning ahead for these meetings is essential for getting the most out of your time. The events, which can last several days, often have many sessions happening at the same time in different rooms.  In addition to scheduling considerations, the terminology, graphics, and scientific concepts discussed in the… Read More

#LCSM Chat 4/7: Cancersplaining–navigating tough moments

Lung cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers face many tough moments in which communicating about cancer care can be difficult: An acquaintance approaches a patient with an unproven herbal remedy that will CURE CANCER! A spouse wants to express their concern over the patient’s symptoms, or emotions the caregiver is experiencing. A healthcare provider believes a test the patient wants will not help them or will delay the start of treatment. In some cases, the person attempting to share information may know less about the subject than the person they’re talking to,… Read More