GRACEcast
Oncology experts summarize current and emerging issues in cancer management for patients and caregivers. Information from the Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE) helps people to become informed partners in their care.
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Challenges of Pneumonectomy Surgery
Dr. Eric Vallières, thoracic surgeon, describes the phsycial challenges and ...
Dr. Eric Vallières, thoracic surgeon, describes the phsycial challenges and risks for patients who undergo a pneumonectomy for lung cancer.
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Types of Lung Surgery: From Wedge Resection to Pneumonectomy
There are multiple different types of lung cancer surgery. Dr. ...
There are multiple different types of lung cancer surgery. Dr. Eric Vallières, thoracic surgeon, reviews the different forms of lung surgery, include wedge resection, segmentectomy, lobectomy, and pneumonectomy.
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Defining TNM Staging and Early Stage NSCLC
Dr. Eric Vallières, thoracic surgeon, reviews the structure and purpose ...
Dr. Eric Vallières, thoracic surgeon, reviews the structure and purpose of staging using the current tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) system for lung cancer.
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Managing Malignant Pleural Effusions: Pleurodesis
Dr. Jed Gorden reviews the technique of pleurodesis to manage ...
Dr. Jed Gorden reviews the technique of pleurodesis to manage the complication of recurrent malignant pleural effusion (MPE).
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Managing Malignant Pleural Effusions: Tunneled Pleural Catheter
A tunneled pleural catheter is an excellent way to manage ...
A tunneled pleural catheter is an excellent way to manage the symptoms of a recurrent malignant pleural effusion. Dr. Jed Gorden describes how it is placed and how it works.
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Managing Malignant Pleural Effusions: Thoracentesis
Dr. Jed Gorden describes the details of how a thoracentesis ...
Dr. Jed Gorden describes the details of how a thoracentesis is performed in order to clarify the diagnosis and treat symptoms of a malignant pleural effusion (MPE).
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Introduction to Malignant Pleural Effusions
Interventional pulmonologist Dr. Jed Gorden reviews malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) ...
Interventional pulmonologist Dr. Jed Gorden reviews malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) are a common complication of lung cancer and some other cancers.
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What is the Role of Memantine for Neuroprotection During Whole Brain Irradiation?
What is the role for the neuroprotective agent memantine in ...
What is the role for the neuroprotective agent memantine in patients receiving whole brain radiation therapy for brain metastases? Dr. Vivek Mehta reviews current practices to minimize risk of cognitive problems.
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Palliative Radiation for Bone Metastases
Radiation therapy can be very helpful in treating painful bone ...
Radiation therapy can be very helpful in treating painful bone metastases or those at risk for causing a fracture due to compromise of bone strength. Dr. Vivek Mehta reviews the basics of this approach.
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Liquid Biopsies: Faster Results, Easier on Patients
Liquid biopsies (also called serum testing) is a practice already ...
Liquid biopsies (also called serum testing) is a practice already approved in Europe for EGFR lung cancer patients. Drawing blood to test for acquired resistance is easier and quicker than needle biopsies. How long until it is standard practice in the US?
