New blood test poised to change how cancer is found Rare is the person who hasn’t been impacted by cancer in some way. Maybe it’s your parent fighting for their life. Perhaps it’s a friend going through a difficult treatment. It could be a neighbor or colleague who was recently […]
Cancers
Reasons for New Hope in Lung Cancer
Reasons for New Hope in Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer diagnosed in both men and women. Among the different forms of the disease, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common, comprising 84% of all lung cancer cases, according to the American […]
Learning That Your Lung Cancer Is “Inoperable”
Learning That Your Lung Cancer Is “Inoperable” A diagnosis of any type of cancer can be devastating, but learning that your lung cancer is inoperable can make the situation seem hopeless. During the course of testing, diagnosis, and grading of cancer, you will likely encounter terminology you do not understand. […]
NTM Lung Disease Diagnosis
Finding Support After an NTM Lung Disease Diagnosis: Facing Challenges with a Care Team and Loved Ones After moving out to Colorado, Beth was living her dream as a successful business professional and nature enthusiast. She spent her free time hiking through the Colorado mountains, playing tennis, running, and serving […]
Understanding Rare Cancers
Four facts to know about one type of rare cancer, soft tissue sarcomas (Family Features) Although rare cancers don’t occur often, they can affect people of all ages and genders. A rare cancer is defined as fewer than 15 new diagnoses per 100,000 people per year, according to the […]