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Targeted therapy extends progression-free survival in people with stage III EGFR-mutated lung cancer.

by Darcy Lewis

With targeted therapy options available for a growing number of cancer types, biomarker testing is making a difference for more people with solid cancers.

by Kendall K. Morgan

Telehealth Palliative Care Provides the Same Benefits as In-person Care

Researchers hope effective telehealth will increase access to palliative care for more cancer patients.

by Taneia Surles

Immunotherapy Drug Tarlatamab Approved for Advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer

The drug showed promise in treating small cell lung cancer that had progressed during or after chemotherapy.

by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore

Extending Remissions in Lung Cancer

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are effective against non-small cell lung cancer in some patients. Researchers are investigating who benefits from the drugs and when they should be administered for maximum impact.

by Natalie Slivinski

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Immunotherapy for Early-stage Lung Cancer

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can reduce the risk of recurrence for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, but researchers are still exploring optimal timing for patients who have surgery.

by Anna Napolitano

Overcoming Lung Cancer Stigma With Understanding

Shirley Muñoz wants to use her experience as a younger lung cancer patient to break down barriers to care for her community through translation and advocacy.

by Cameron Walker

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The Lasting Benefit of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Study suggests people with advanced lung cancer who have a sustained response to immunotherapy can safely stop treatment after two years.

by Lindsay Modglin

Progress in Lung Cancer

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Here are stories describing lung cancer treatment advances and the experiences of people who have been through a diagnosis.