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Next-Gen Breakthroughs

Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatments Are Evolving

Chemotherapy is no longer the only option for small cell lung cancer. From immunotherapies to clinical trials, groundbreaking research is expanding choices and helping patients live better.

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Meet people living with lung cancer, thanks to research

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Recently diagnosed with lung cancer?

Learn more about your lung cancer diagnosis. What questions should you be asking? What are the most important next steps? Know that you have options and remember that knowledge is power.

Meet the Researchers

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  • Zhen Zeng, PhD

    Oncology

    Mapping exactly where cancer-fighting cells are located within tumors

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  • Jonathan Villena-Vargas, MD

    Thoracic Surgeon

    Characterizing T cell PD-1 response in the tumor-draining lymph nodes of early-stage NSCLC patients

  • Kellie Smith, PhD

    Leading an immunology lab in transformative cancer research

    Immunotherapy in Early Stage Lung Cancer

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Word of the Day

Mucus

A sticky fluid secreted by the respiratory system that helps to trap dust, bacteria, and other particles, protecting the lungs.