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Terapias Dirigidas de Cancer de Pulmón 2024
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La Dra. Estelamari Rodríguez presenta información básica sobre el NSCLC EGFR+ y analiza la importancia de las pruebas de biomarcadores en el cáncer de pulmón y ofrece una descripción general de las opciones de tratamiento para la enfermedad EGFR+. Para ver la playlist completa, de click aquí.

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Amy Whitecotton Patient Perspectives
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Amy’s story is shared as part of the Patient Perspectives - Clinical Trials Experiences Storytelling Program This program aims to give those diagnosed with cancer a voice to share their experiences participating in clinical trials and help others understand the importance of participating in clinical trials. To view the full playlist of videos from the Patient Perspectives - Clinical Trials Storytelling Program, please visit the full playlist for this program here. "No Hesitation" is Amy's story...

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Advance directives are a powerful way to take control of healthcare choices. These documents allow you to outline preferences for medical care and specify end-of-life wishes. These documents can also be a way to appoint loved ones who you would like to help with these decisions, such as a healthcare proxy (someone to make decisions on your behalf, if you cannot). As cancer treatments can involve aggressive treatments and/or complex medical management, having advance directives ensures that your desires regarding treatment options and end-of-life care are clearly communicated.

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2024-25 patient perspectives header
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Tell your story and help us help others! Apply online now for this paid opportunity. This program gives a voice to those who have experience in participating in a clinical trial for a cancer diagnosis. Your voice helps to educate and advocate for others who are in or who may be considering a clinical trial. We want to hear from you!

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HPV Advances
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In this video series, Dr. Paul Romesser discusses recent advances in HPV related cancers, including treatment options, vaccination recommendations and patient perspectives. To watch the full playlist click here.

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Foro de Pacientes de Terapias Dirigidas de Cáncer de Pulmón
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¡El vídeo completo bajo demanda está disponible para verlo! Este evento educativo para pacientes, en directo, virtual e interactivo, incluye presentaciones y mesas redondas que cubren temas generales relevantes para una amplia gama de cánceres de pulmón y opciones de tratamiento, así como la oportunidad de hablar con los expertos en una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Entre los ponentes se incluyen profesionales médicos de primera línea que presentarán debates centrados en el paciente para...

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East Asian Lung Cancer
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In this video series, Dr. Chul Kim translates discussions on lung cancer in Korean. Videos include information on SCLC and NSCLC including statistics and risk factors. To watch the full playlist click here.

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Thank you SO much for this site! I found great info on this site when I was originally diagnosed with NSCLC in 2014. After my lobectomy in Feb. 2015, staged 1B, I assumed I would be cancer-free forever. Unfortunately, this week a CT revealed that the cancer has returned in both lungs and I am eager to gather as much information as I can to give myself the best outcome possible. Thank you so much for the reply and words of encouragement, Janine! In addition to the moral support, this site has already provided me with invaluable answers to some questions I've had regarding first line treatments (e.g., Afatinib v. Tarceva, Immunotherapy v. oral targeted therapy for EGFR mutations). Thank you again!

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I thank GRACE and its fine staff, professionals, volunteers, and other correspondents for all the support and helpful information I have received, even though it's been a while since I've been online (except to eavesdrop). I especially thank Dr. West, for impressing and inspiring my oncologist (and me as well). I also appreciate the wonderful physicians and other healthcare staff who have taken such good care of me over these past ten years. And I am so very fortunate for my wonderful husband and step-children, who have been enormously supportive and helpful along this path.

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This journey has been an incredible emotional roller coaster ride, but you have been through it with me from the beginning. Thank you for your support, your information, and for all you do to make this journey a little bit more tolerable. I am so very, very, grateful. May the year ahead be filled with blessings of love and peace and health for all of you who work so hard to help others!

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After a year or so of internet searching I found this site. Nothing compares. On behalf of everyone that is touched by cancer, thank you for your extraordinary efforts.

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We are so grateful for your always balanced perspective between optimism and reality.

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I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do with this website. You are amazing. So many doctors would not take the time to give such long and thoughtful and helpful comments. Bless you and you bring tears to my eyes for your kindness and dedication. Thank you so much!

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Grace is unique. It's given us information seekers a place to gather and plan the overthrow of the local cancer centers. I kid but I see the faces of doctors when I say I've been reading online but I've been doing it for 20 years and I don't think it's a fad. Thank you Dr. West for accepting that and helping us out. 

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CancerGRACE is an amazing organization to collaborate with to help empower individuals impacted by cancer. They provide great resources to effectively educate the community and are always very responsive to ensuring the most accurate information is available. It is great to partner with an organization that is aligned with Patient Empowerment Network’s mission!

Reagan LaBor, MHA, powerfulpatients.org