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Category Archives for Lung Cancer
Radiotherapy Enhances Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer
According to the research below, radiotherapy enhances immunotherapy in lung cancer patients. Also, what happens to the quality of life and length of life of the non-small cell lung cancer patient? I
Continue readingNeoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer?
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for lung cancer comes with risks and benefits. This post is intended to highlight the benefits of a healthy gut microbiome for the lung cancer patient. The top study, linked and
Continue readingTumor-Treating Fields for Lung Cancer?
Tumor-treating fields for lung cancer is an FDA-approved therapy. According to the research excerpted below, overall survival is extended when TTF therapy is combined with standard therapies, such as immunotherapy. I
Continue readingLung Cancer and Immunotherapy
This post focuses on lung cancer and immunotherapy. I have one suggestion for enhancing the efficacy of immunotherapy that is supported by numerous studies. And that suggestion is to enhance your gut microbiome
Continue readingExtending SCLC Survival
Extending SCLC survival has been difficult. According to the ACS, small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) has a dismal five-year survival rate. But, according to the research below, conventional oncology is providing
Continue readingLung Cancer and Astragalus?
Lung cancer and astragalus? Living with my own incurable blood cancer, multiple myeloma, as well as many treatment-induced side effects, my lament is “I wish I knew then what I know now.” I
Continue readingLung Cancer, Keytruda, and your Gut Microbiome
How are lung cancer, Keytruda, and your gut microbiome related? To be clear, immunotherapy regimens such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) can be effective therapies for lung cancer patients. The research linked
Continue readingAcupunture Enhances Lung Cancer Therapy
Acupuncture enhances lung cancer therapy? According to the article linked below, yes, acupuncture can enhance the efficacy of cisplatin in lung cancer treatment. Depending on the stage, age, and comorbidities
Continue readingLung Cancer Prehabilitation
Lung cancer prehabilitation or the newly diagnosed lung cancer patient “getting in shape” for surgery, chemo or radiation, has been shown to enhance treatment efficacy while also reducing side
Continue readingImmune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Lung Cancer
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Lung Cancer can be a powerful combination. Unfortunately, ICIs can show relatively low response rates and bring therapy-induced side effects. According to the study linked
Continue readingUpfront Low-dose Radiation SCLC
According to the study linked below, upfront low-dose radiation for small cell lung cancer extends both progression-free survival (your first remission) and overall survival (length of life). That’s
Continue readingAtrial Fibrillation in Lung Cancer
Atrial fibrillation in lung cancer is a serious long term side effect. And it should come as no surprise that radiation therapy increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (Afib) in lung cancer patients.
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