Lung Cancer: The Research That Could Save Lives | Biomarkers | Jill's Story | The Patient Story

Jill Feldman has been living with lung cancer for over 15 years, thanks to advancements in biomarker testing and targeted therapies. She’s joined by Dr. Christine Lovly, a physician-scientist specializing in lung cancer, who explains the critical role of biomarkers in personalizing care and improving outcomes.

Together, they discuss how biomarkers are identified, why testing is essential, and what it means for patients who may not have a known biomarker.

Thank you both for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Jill
0:48 Living with lung cancer for 15 years
1:19 The rapidly evolving field of lung cancer research
2:08 Introducing Dr. Christine Lovely
3:03 The advancements in lung cancer treatment
5:04 What are biomarkers?
6:22 Understanding DNA, RNA, and protein in cancer
9:06 Why biomarker testing matters in lung cancer
11:43 How biomarkers are tested (tumor biopsy vs. blood tests)
14:02 What if no biomarker is found?
17:07 Jill’s experience with biomarker testing and targeted therapy
20:14 When and how to ask about biomarker testing
24:05 Clinical trials and their role in advancing care
26:10 Understanding mutations in cancer
27:29 The future of lung cancer treatment

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