Welcome to the May 2023 Newsletter from the SCLC Patient Gateway.
In these articles, you will read about how doctors are working to understand the optimal use of immunotherapy in treating SCLC as well as discussing newer treatments such as lurbinectidin or bi-specific antibodies. Clearly, there is still much room for improvement when it comes to new therapies for SCLC.
There was excitement at the recent AACR cancer conference in Orlando where a team of researchers discussed progress in identifying new subtypes of SCLC based on various biomarkers. This is providing hope that we'll soon be able to develop targeted therapies for SCLC similar to how NSCLC is currently managed.
Research News
Targeted Oncology
Discussing When to Use Durvalumab in SCLC
Published Feb 2, 2023
Targeted Oncology
Room to Grow in the Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Landscape
Published Apr 10, 2023
UserWallsNews
Foundation Medicine to Share 10 Abstracts at AACR23 Demonstrating the Unique Capabilities of Its Molecula
Published Apr 5, 2023
MedPage Today
Bispecific Antibody Active in Relapsed/Refractory Small Cell Lung Cancer
Published Feb 1, 2023
OncLive
Dr. Halmos on the Safety and Efficacy of Lurbinectedin in Second-line SCLC
Published Jan 26, 2023
Have You Seen?
There is still time to register for HOPE Summit!
Make friends and get savvy about life with lung cancer! Each year, LUNGevity Foundation brings together patients and caregivers to build friendships and learn from reliable experts in the lung cancer community. This positive and hopeful environment, aptly named HOPE Summit, will take place from May 5-7, 2023, in Rockville, MD. And registration is free! Hope to see you there! Learn more. If you can’t make it to HOPE Summit, check out our virtual meetups to find the support you need!
Treatment Options for Small Cell Lung Cancer
This webinar offers a detailed overview of SCLC treatment, including the important elements of a treatment plan. It features Narjust Florez, MD, medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and associate professor at Harvard. Watch it here.
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 Patient & Caregivers
Research Updates for SCLC
Upal Basu Roy, PHD, MPH, LUNGevity’s Executive Director of Research, shares important research updates from the 2023 Small Cell Lung Cancer Hot Topic Meeting, hosted by IASLC. Read it here.
Shared Decision-Making, Self-Advocacy, and Dealing with Financial Toxicity
This video features Cardinale Smith, MD, PhD, an oncologist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, as she discusses strategies for key areas of communication with the patient’s care team: shared-decision making, self-advocacy, and financial strain. Watch it here.
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. Read it here.
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. Watch it here.
…and so much more at the SCLC Patient Gateway.
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