Posted on May 3, 2015 by Gray Connections
Lung cancer patients, caregivers, advocates and healthcare providers may sometimes feel overwhelmed by diagnosis, treatment (or lack thereof), and published statistics for lung cancer, the top cancer killer. In reality, we have more reasons to have HOPE now than ever before. More effective treatment options have been approved for lung cancer during the past five years than in the past four decades. Molecular and genomic testing identifies patients who can take targeted therapies. Early detection with low dose CT screening is now covered by insurance. Research into new biomarkers, immunotherapies, and… Read More
Posted on March 9, 2015 by Gray Connections
Cancer patients and their caregivers come to patient communities (whether online or in real life) for reasons such as seeking support, finding hope, and learning about their disease. Eventually some become a source of support, hope and information through their activities. These patients and caregivers sometimes express a desire to reach out to other patients and caregivers, to give back in appreciation for the help they received with their cancer experience. This may take the form of blogging, participating in fundraisers, volunteering for advocacy projects, or other activities. But sometimes those who… Read More
Posted on November 14, 2014 by Gray Connections
What action would you take to protect your family if you suspected a killer was in your home? Radon gas is odorless, colorless, and classified as a human carcinogen by the World Health Organization, US National Academy of Sciences, US Department of Health and Human Services, and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Approximately 21,000 Americans will die from radon-induced lung cancer this year. Indoor exposure to radon gas is the second greatest known risk factor for lung cancer. Radon exposure is a threat significant enough that nine federal agencies worked together to release the Federal Radon Action Plan in… Read More
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