On 2 year ‘cancerversary,’ WTOP’s Neal Augenstein reflects on living with lung cancer
Today marks two years since WTOP’s Neal Augenstein was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He reflects on where he’s been in ...
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What to Know About Lung Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain
Brain cancer originates in the brain and consists of brain cancer cells. But brain metastases from lung cancer occur ... and computed tomography (CT) scans. A biopsy may also be done to confirm ...
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What Is a Lung Biopsy?
A lung biopsy is usually recommended after a chest X-ray or other imaging ... Your healthcare provider will use a computed ...
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New imaging technique identifies glioblastoma patients who would benefit from immunotherapy
Until now, a biopsy has ... the blood-brain barrier—the toxin-preventing membrane that protects the brain—more easily, meaning PET scans could be taken just one hour after the injection.
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What Is a Liquid Biopsy for Lung Cancer — and Do You Need One?
While a liquid biopsy may be useful for several types of cancer, researchers are particularly excited about its potential in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Liquid biopsies are a ...