Welcome to the NSCLC Patient Gateway newsletter for May 2023.
This edition of the newsletter follows several developments. There is still growing evidence of the importance of biomarker testing in patients diagnosed with NSCLC, and we are seeing advances including use of liquid biopsy to identify actionable biomarkers. Sadly, we continue to see challenges with accessing biomarker testing and appropriate targeted therapy, as shown by the report looking at patients who are on Medicaid.
We are also seeing progress in the treatment of early-stage NSCLC, with increased use of immunotherapy before (neoadjuvant) or after (adjuvant) surgery. Finally, this edition looks at efforts to address some of the complications of late-stage disease, including brain metastases and the extreme wasting that sometimes occurs in patients with advanced disease (cachexia).
Research News
MDPI
Role of Neoadjuvant Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Published Feb 3, 2023
Pharmacy Times
Medicaid Patients With NSCLC May Be Undertreated With Life-prolonging Targeted Therapies
Published Feb 1, 2023
OncLive
Neoadjuvant Therapy Helps Shape Changing Landscape of Early-Stage NSCLC
Published Feb 1, 2023
MDPI
Advances in the Management of Central Nervous System Metastases in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Published Jan 29, 2023
Molecular Ecology - Wiley Online Library
Epidemiology, risk factors and impact of cachexia on patient outcome: Results from the Japanese Lung Cancer Registry Study
Published Mar 10, 2023
Pharmacy Times
FDA Approves Adjuvant Pembrolizumab for Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Published Jan 27, 2023
Have You Seen?
What the End of the COVID Public Health Emergency Means for You
It’s been more than 3 years since the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) first declared a nationwide Public Health Emergency (PHE) due to COVID-19. Since then, periodic renewals of the PHE have increased the flexibility of healthcare delivery. With the PHE ending on May 11, 2023, this article looks back at the PHE healthcare policy changes enacted due to the COVID pandemic and discusses the changes that are most likely to impact people living with lung cancer. Read it here.
The Importance of Follow-up Screening
Terri Ann DiJulio, a long-time lung cancer survivor who has overcome three lung cancer diagnoses, discusses the importance of follow-up screenings for lung cancer, family history considerations, and shared decision-making. Learn more.
The Benefits of Palliative Care for People Living with Lung Cancer
Palliative care is supportive care that anticipates, prevents, and treats the symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment. It is intended to improve one's quality of life and can be addressed at any stage from diagnosis forward. This webinar features Estelamari Rodriguez, MD, MPH, thoracic oncologist at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. Learn more.
More Resources for Patients & Caregivers
An Introduction to Squamous Cell Lung Cancer
Paul K. Paik, MD, medical oncologist and researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins LUNGevity for a Q&A to explain what squamous cell lung cancer is and where we stand with treatment options for this disease. Learn more.
For Caregivers: How to Support Your Loved One at Appointments
Doctor appointments are critical junctures in your loved one's lung cancer journey. They are a time to gather information and ask questions. We have created a list of tips for caregivers so that you feel prepared for your loved one's appointments, especially if you are new to the role. Learn more.
Fuel for the Future: Good Nutrition for the Lung Cancer Community
Learn valuable information about good nutrition that can help you live well through lung cancer treatment and beyond. Gain insight and tips from Oncology Dietitian Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, as she shares her expertise in an interactive presentation and answers nutrition questions from the community. Then watch a live cooking demo, where Lori prepares a healthy meal and snack and shares recipe ideas and cooking tips. Learn more.
…and so much more at the NSCLC Patient Gateway.
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