Lung Cancer

Improving Timeliness in Lung Cancer Diagnosis in the Community Hospital Setting: Implementation of a High-Risk Lung Pathway and Clinic

By

Jessica Poetzsch, MSN, RN-BC

Ashley Stanger, MSN

Publish Date June 13, 2019

Implementing processes specific to high-risk patients and key dedicated management roles improved time to diagnosis for a total lung care center within a Cancer Center.

AI Model Uses Serial Imaging to Predict Lung Cancer Tx Response

Publish Date May 24, 2019

Deep learning integrates CT scans from multiple time points to improve clinical outcome predictions.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Lower Risk for Lung Cancer, CRC

Publish Date May 6, 2019

For those diagnosed with lung cancer, CRC, higher CRF tied to lower risk for subsequent death

Popcorn Lung: A New Threat From e-Cigarettes

By

Rosemarie A. Tucci, MSN, RN, AOCN®

Publish Date May 7, 2019

What is “popcorn lung” and what causes it?

Enhanced Reimbursement Incentives for Generic Cancer Drugs Found Not to Affect Prescribing Patterns

By

Randi Hernandez

Publish Date May 8, 2019

Critics of the study say they are not surprised by the study’s conclusions, as oncologists make treatment decisions based on best treatment course, not money.

Lung Cancer Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial: Protein and RNA Expression Patterns in Predicting Response to Treatment in Patients With Lung Cancer

Clinical Trial: Improving Management of Breathlessness in Patients With Lung Cancer

Clinical Trial: Lung Cancer Screening Study With Low-dose CT Scan and Blood Biomarker

Clinical Trial: Lung Cancer Biomarkers and Screening (NYULCBC)

Clinical Trial: Proton Therapy for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (LU03)