Despite expanded lung cancer screening guidelines, accelerated progress in the treatment of lung cancer and a continued increase in survival rates, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., 2 Almost one-quarter of all cancer deaths are due to lung cancer – more than breast, prostate and colorectal cancers combined.

Due to the complexities of lung cancer, the adoption of personalized medicine is critical to ensuring people receive the right treatment for their specific type of cancer at the right time. However, many people with the most common type of lung cancer—

non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) — are not receiving a fully-informed diagnosis due to a lack of comprehensive biomarker testing that can help identify important characteristics about an individual’s cancer and more precisely inform treatment decisions.

LUNGevity Foundation, the nation’s leading lung cancer-focused non-profit, recently launched No One Missed – a new campaign that aims to increase awareness of comprehensive biomarker testing and empower patients and caregivers to discuss testing with their doctor for a fully-informed diagnosis. Comprehensive Biomarker testing can reveal vital information to help identify the appropriate individualized treatment plan for each NSCLC patient.4

Dr. Jorge Gomez, medical director of the solid tumor oncology unit at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and Andrea Ferris, President and CEO of Foundation, as they discuss No One Missed and address:

Recent milestones that will help advance lung cancer care

• Nationwide call for every person diagnosed with NSCLC to receive comprehensive biomarker testing
• Vital information gathered through comprehensive biomarker testing and how it can inform treatment decisions
• 3 key steps for every person living with NSCLC and their caregivers: Talk, Test, Treat
Interview is courtesy: AstraZeneca
[1] US Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Lung Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2021;325(10):962–970. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1117
2 American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2021. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2021
3American Cancer Society. What Is Lung Cancer? Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2019
4 Gierman HJ, Goldfarb S, Labrador M, et al. Genomic testing and treatment landscape in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (aNSCLC) using real-world data from community oncology practices. J Clin Oncol. 2019;37(suppl; abstr 1585).

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Don’t Get “Ticked Off”

This Summer

Mosquito & Tick-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise
The Secret to Beating Their Bites This Summer Might be More Obvious Than You May Think

It’s one of the most annoying sounds that invade our space in the summer…that BZZZZZ from a mosquito. And, where there’s a buzz comes a bite, oftentimes followed by itching and swelling. Unfortunately, mosquitoes aren’t the only summer pest that causes a mean bite. Ticks are also on the prowl for a blood meal – and humans make great hosts.

Although tiny, these biting pests can leave bigger problems than just itchy welts on the skin. They are known to transmit germs and pathogens that cause Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Zika virus and other dangerous diseases. What’s more, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that disease cases from mosquito, tick and flea bites tripled in the U.S. from 2004 to 2016. This makes prevention of the utmost importance as we head into the summer months.

The good news is your audience doesn’t have to spend the summer months cooped up inside to avoid the wrath of mosquitoes and ticks. There are steps they can take to help keep these pests at bay while enjoying the great outdoors. And, the keys to doing so might be more obvious than people may think.

Jorge Parada, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist and medical advisor for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA)

• How to properly apply insect repellent for maximum effectiveness
• Other proactive steps to fight off mosquito and tick bites this summer
• The best at-home bite remedies
• Instructions for properly removing a tick from the skin
• Who’s at greatest risk for mosquito and tick-borne diseases? What are the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis?

This interview is sponsored by National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

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