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Lung Cancer Video Library - Special Considerations for Lung Cancer Surgery in the Elderly

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Should older patients with lung cancer undergo surgery? What issues affect the probability of an elderly patients safely undergoing lung cancer surgery. Dr. Eric Vallières, thoracic surgeon, provides an expert perspective.

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Challenges of Pneumonectomy Surgery

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Types of Lung Surgery: From Wedge Resection to Pneumonectomy

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There are multiple different types of lung cancer surgery. Dr. Eric Vallières, thoracic surgeon, reviews the different forms of lung surgery, include wedge resection, segmentectomy, lobectomy, and pneumonectomy.

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Defining TNM Staging and Early Stage NSCLC

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Lung Cancer Video Library - Managing Malignant Pleural Effusions: Pleurodesis

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Dr. Jed Gorden reviews the technique of pleurodesis to manage the complication of recurrent malignant pleural effusion (MPE).

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Lung Cancer Video Library - Managing Malignant Pleural Effusions: Tunneled Pleural Catheter

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A tunneled pleural catheter is an excellent way to manage the symptoms of a recurrent malignant pleural effusion. Dr. Jed Gorden describes how it is placed and how it works.

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Lung Cancer Video Library - Managing Malignant Pleural Effusions: Thoracentesis

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Dr. Jed Gorden describes the details of how a thoracentesis is performed in order to clarify the diagnosis and treat symptoms of a malignant pleural effusion (MPE).

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Introduction to Malignant Pleural Effusions

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Interventional pulmonologist Dr. Jed Gorden reviews malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) are a common complication of lung cancer and some other cancers.

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Lung Cancer Video Library - What is the Role of Memantine for Neuroprotection During Whole Brain Irradiation?

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What is the role for the neuroprotective agent memantine in patients receiving whole brain radiation therapy for brain metastases? Dr. Vivek Mehta reviews current practices to minimize risk of cognitive problems.

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Lung Cancer Video Library - Palliative Radiation for Bone Metastases

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Radiation therapy can be very helpful in treating painful bone metastases or those at risk for causing a fracture due to compromise of bone strength. Dr. Vivek Mehta reviews the basics of this approach.

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