Drug: Nivolumab to Treat NSCLC
About Nivolumab
Nivolumab or Opdivo is a prescription drug used for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It is given to those patients where lung cancer has spread and platinum-based chemotherapy has already been tried but did not work or is not working. For patients having abnormal EGFR, this FDA-approved medicine is also used.
How does [...]
John Housel Second Time Lung Cancer Fight
Amber Kerr told me on Lung Cancer Blog Facebook page that his uncle is in UPMC Presbyterian hospital Pittsburgh PA he's fighting stage 4 lung cancer yet again this is his [...]
Ayurvedic Drug: Nag-Guti to Treat Lung Cancer
Ayurvedic medicine is way of treating a wide range of illnesses and medical issues. It is widely being used for treatment of lung cancer. Ayurveda for lung cancer helps [...]
How is Lung Cancer Diagnosed
The diagnosis of lung cancer differs from one person to another. The medical team decides on the tests to be undertaken depending upon a number of factors such as the medical [...]
Ayurvedic Drug: Sitopaladi-Churna to Treat Lung Cancer
Ayurveda for Lung Cancer
Sitopaladi Churna is an ayurvedic medicine beneficial in a variety of diseases relating to respiratory system, immune system and digestive system. It [...]
Photodynamic Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is a deadly disease taking away the lives of many people each year. There are various treatment methods available for lung cancer. One of them is [...]
Radiotherapy Side Effects for Lung Cancer Patients
Radiotherapy is often used in lung cancer treatment. Just like other treatments, it can cause side effects. The side effects vary from person to person depending upon a number [...]
Susans Mum’s Cancer Fight
Elli Grave told me about Deanna’s Lung Cancer and fundraising campaign on Lung Cancer Blog Facebook page; the below is Deanna’s story as Elli Grave wrote on Facebook [...]
Home Care After Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung cancer diagnosis brings a variety of emotions for the patients as well as family members. High-quality cancer care is very essential. Caregiving is never easy for [...]
Ayurvedic Drug: Vasavaleha to Treat Lung Cancer
Treatment of lung cancer in Ayurveda has started getting recognition from all around the world. Ayurveda is playing a pivotal role in helping the lung cancer patients to lead [...]
Types of Treatment for Lung Cancer
The treatment for lung cancer usually involves chemotherapy or radiation therapy, surgical removal of the cancer as well as a combination of these treatments. Ayurveda is also [...]
Various Breathing Exercises for Lung Cancer Patients
Lung Cancer and Shortness of Breath
Lung cancer treatment can be very stressful for the patients. Many people with lung cancer experience shortness of breath. It is really [...]
Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer
Radiotherapy for lung cancer uses x-rays to kill cancer cells. It is one of the common treatments used in lung cancer. It may also be given as a part of combined treatment [...]
Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
What is Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer?
Chemotherapy is a commonly used term in various types of cancer treatments. For lung cancer, chemotherapy has a wide role to play. It [...]
Major Causes of Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is broadly classified into two main types: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. It is the result of cells that uncontrollably grow that start in [...]