03.5 - [SPECIAL NEWS] Coronavirus and lung cancer: What you need to know

Mar 20, 2020 · 34m 16s
03.5 - [SPECIAL NEWS] Coronavirus and lung cancer: What you need to know
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The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has serious implications for us all, but it's especially concerning for the immunocompromised. In this episode, we discuss what you need to know about coronavirus...

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The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has serious implications for us all, but it's especially concerning for the immunocompromised. In this episode, we discuss what you need to know about coronavirus and lung cancer. We'll talk with lung cancer patients about how difficult it is to get a coronavirus test and the challenges families and caregivers have living with someone with lung cancer during COVID-19. Plus, hear from lung cancer specialist at Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center, Dr. Karen Reckamp, to understand how COVID-19 specifically affects lung cancer patients, and how can all do our part to protect our communities.
Guests
Janet Freeman-Daily, lung cancer patient and advocate
Lisa Goldman, lung cancer patient and advocate
Karen Reckamp, MD, MS Director, Division of Medical Oncology Associate Director, Clinical Research Cedars-Sinai Cancer
Kim Norris, LCFA Co-founder and President  
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03.5 Show Notes 
Covid-19 information on LCFAmerica.org 

LCFA is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the survivorship of lung cancer patients by funding lung cancer research. Visit lcfamerica.org. 
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