ylci podcast series

Patient Education Series

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Real Talk with Dr. Concannon: Building Trust and Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer Care

Young lung cancer patients Leah and Samantha sit down with Thoracic Oncologist and Researcher, Dr. Kyle Concannon from MD Anderson, to discuss navigating lung cancer care. Together, they break down power dynamics and barriers between patients and doctors, share the importance of seeking second opinions, and explore how patients can feel empowered in their own treatment journeys. Dr. Concannon shares his powerful story of overcoming challenges growing up, navigating the…

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Misconceptions of Clinical Trials

Battling lung cancer is hard for anyone, but imagine being a young, healthy mom still in the thrusts of raising kids and suddenly your world is turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis you never knew you were at risk for developing. So much about the journey of navigating cancer medications, treatments, procedures, and surgeries are difficult enough, but the anxiousness that accompanies the never-ending question, “what happens when treatment…

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