Why HALF of Lung Cancer Cases Go Undiagnosed! | Lung Cancer Awareness Ep. 4 | The Patient Story

Jeff Velotta, a thoracic surgeon, and Dr. Nasser Hanna, a medical oncologist, share their insights into the evolving landscape of lung cancer treatment and awareness. Together, they shed light on risk factors like secondhand smoke, radon, and air pollution, while offering practical advice on prevention and early detection.

In this video, they discuss the challenges of early diagnosis, the impact of stigmas around lung cancer, and the critical need for expanded screening criteria.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Dr. Jeff Velotta & Dr. Nasser Hanna
0:45 The Life of a Thoracic Surgeon
1:45 Why Lung Cancer Diagnosis Is Delayed
2:40 Symptoms of Early vs. Advanced Lung Cancer
4:00 Challenges With Current Screening Guidelines
5:20 Hope for Stage 4 Lung Cancer Patients
6:10 Real Stories: Young Patients With Lung Cancer
7:00 Breaking the Stigma of Lung Cancer
8:00 Causes of Lung Cancer Beyond Smoking
9:10 Risk Factors You Need to Know
10:30 Expanding Screening Eligibility

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Why HALF of Lung Cancer Cases Go Undiagnosed! | Lung Cancer Awareness Ep. 4 | The Patient Story
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