Caregivers – Cancer, part 2
Bill and Charlie discuss the challenges they both face in their relationship, Bill as a cancer patient and Charlie as a caregiver.
Caregivers – Cancer, part 1
Bill and Charlie were partners when Bill found out he had cancer, which had already spread. Charlie found himself in the role... Learn More
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is sometimes called the “silent killer” because many times symptoms do not appear until the disease is too advanced to... Learn More
CELLSEARCH – Circulating tumor cell detection
The promise of personalized medicine is now one step closer — Massachusetts General Hospital is collaborating with Johnson & Johnson on technology... Learn More
People Who Have Cancer, part three
A social worker at a Boston hospital, who counsels patients with cancer, discovers that she herself has breast cancer. ©Johnson & Johnson... Learn More
People Who Have Cancer, part two
A social worker at a Boston hospital, who counsels patients with cancer, discovers that she herself has breast cancer. ©Johnson & Johnson... Learn More
People Who Have Cancer, part one
A social worker at a Boston hospital, who counsels patients with cancer, discovers that she herself has breast cancer. ©Johnson & Johnson... Learn More
Cancer clinical trials – Placebos explained
This video is intended for non-US residents. Talk with your doctor about whether the clinical trial you may be considering involves a placebo... Learn More
Before you participate in a cancer clinical trial
This video is intended for non-US residents. Clinical trials are an important treatment option for lung cancer that you may want to discuss... Learn More
Lung cancer clinical trial
This video is intended for non-US residents. A clinical trial is a research study involving people. Therapies to treat lung cancer today... Learn More
Lung cancer clinical trial
This video is intended for non-US residents. A clinical trial is a research study involving people. Therapies to treat lung cancer today... Learn More
What are comorbidities?
This video is intended for non-US residents. Comorbidities refer to other diseases or conditions that may be present in addition to the... Learn More
What does histology mean in lung cancer?
This video is intended for non-US residents. Histology refers to the exact type of lung cancer the patient has. For more information... Learn More
Choosing your lung cancer treatment
This video is intended for non-US residents. “Many factors go into choosing a treatment for lung cancer, including: – Knowing the histology... Learn More
Lung cancer performance status
This video is intended for non-US residents. A patient’s performance status is their general level of fitness, which may affect his or her... Learn More
What causes genetic mutations in lung cancer?
This video is intended for non-US residents. “Genetic mutations are changes in genes or proteins that affect how a cell works. Genetic... Learn More
Using targeted therapy treatment in lung cancer
This video is intended for non-US residents. Targeted therapy is a drug aimed at a specific target within or on cancerous cells.... Learn More
Chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer
This video is intended for non-US residents. Chemotherapy is treatment with drugs. Chemotherapy can be given through an IV (infusion) or in... Learn More
Radiation therapy as lung cancer treatment
This video is intended for non-US residents. Radiation therapy has multiple roles in treating lung cancer. Radiation therapy may be used: –... Learn More
Surgery treatment for lung cancer
This video is intended for non-US residents. Surgery is an option for early stage disease (stage 1 and stage 2). Early stage disease... Learn More
Making a treatment decision for lung cancer
This video is intended for non-US residents. There are many factors the doctor will consider before making a treatment recommendation for you to... Learn More
What is meant by 1st line 2nd line or 3rd line lung cancer therapy?
This video is intended for non-US residents. 1st line therapy is the initial treatment you will receive for your lung cancer. 2nd line therapy... Learn More
What are the 4 stages of lung cancer?
This video is intended for non-US residents. Stage 1 and stage 2 are called early stage disease. These stages are treated with surgery to... Learn More
What is lung cancer staging and why is it important?
This video is intended for non-US residents. Lung cancer staging helps your doctor determine the size and location of tumours, and whether... Learn More
Lung cancer biomarker and personalized treatment
This video is intended for non-US residents. If your tumour does not have a biomarker that was uncovered through molecular tumour testing,... Learn More