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EPISODE 26

Room to Breathe: An Open, Honest Conversation about Lung Cancer

November 13, 202435 min

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This Is Cancer – Ep. 26: Breathing Room: An Open, Honest Conversation about Lung Cancer

Featuring Varun Puri, MD, MS; and Amy and Patrick, lung cancer survivors

Amy and Patrick, lung cancer survivors, credit their success to Siteman Cancer Center and the Washington University physicians who found the disease at an earlier, more treatable stage. Thoracic surgeon Varun Puri, MD, MS, explains how treatment options and screenings for lung cancer have advanced in the past decade, but lung cancer remains the number one cause of cancer death in America. Why? A major reason is that men and women aren’t getting screened. But the good news is that can change.

About This Episode

It can be scary, difficult and complicated, but it doesn’t always have to be. Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths — not just because of its aggressive nature, but because it’s also frequently diagnosed late. But why? Hear from two survivors about their experiences and the importance of screening, which can catch lung cancer earlier, when it’s more treatable.

“This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and produced at Spot Content Studio in St. Louis, MO.

Episode Topics

Early Detection Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Prevention Lung Cancer Screening Lung Cancer Treatment Varun Puri, MD, MS

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