Ask A Specialist: Lung Cancer Institute

Ask A Specialist: Lung Cancer Institute

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii has ranked last in the nation for early diagnosis of lung cancer for three straight years. But the Queen’s Health Systems is looking to change that with the launch of its Advanced Lung Institute. “The inspiration came from a deep recognition that lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in both men and women,” said Dr. Taryne Imai, Thoracic Surgery Program Director, Queen’s Health Systems. Ask A Specialist: Col…

Roswell Park-Led Research Reveals a Hidden Vulnerability of Lung Cancer

Sayan Chakraborty, PhD and team focus on targeting agrin, a protein that promotes treatment resistance/relapse.

Ask the Experts: Is a Clinical Trial Right for You? - GO2 for Lung Cancer

Question: I’d like to start looking at whether a clinical trial might be good for me, but the process seems overwhelming. Where should I start? What are the best resources for me to understand my options?   Answer: Whenever you are facing a treatment decision, joining a clinical trial could be an option for you. There are many reasons why you might want to join a trial including access to additional and newer treatment options. There are trials …