
Room to Breathe: An Open, Honest Conversation about Lung Cancer
From This is Cancer by Siteman Cancer Center
November 13, 2024 · 35 min · Season 3 · Episode 26
About this episode
The episode discusses lung cancer, its late diagnosis, and the importance of screening through the experiences of two survivors.
It can be scary, difficult and complicated, but it doesn’t always have to be. … Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths — not just because of its aggressive nature, but because it’s also frequently diagnosed late. But why? Hear from two survivors about their experiences and the importance of screening, which can catch lung cancer earlier, when it’s more treatable. “This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and produced at Spot Content Studio in St. Louis, MO. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, go to: https://siteman.wustl.edu/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/lung-cancer/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/lung-cancer/treatments/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/lung-cancer-screening/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/smoking-cessation-program/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/ydr/ https://www.smokingpackyears.com/ https://smokefree.gov/ https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/saved-by-the-scan
People in this episode
Guest: two survivors
Topics covered
- lung cancer
- screening
- survivorship
- cancer treatment
- health education
Keywords
- lung cancer
- screening
- cancer deaths
- survivors
- treatment
Sponsors
Siteman Cancer Center
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine
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