Join Danielle Hicks, GO2 for Lung Cancer's Chief Patient Officer, as she talks all about lung nodules with Dr. Anthony Lanfranco, an interventional pulmonologist at University of Pennsylvania, and 17-year lung cancer survivor and advocate, Terri Ann DiJulio. They discuss topics ranging from what a pulmonary nodule is and what are all the other names for it. In addition, they cover what an incidental finding is, and how a pulmonologist analyzes a nodule to to determine whether it necessitates further action or appears benign. Dr. Lanfranco shares some slides to demonstrate the variety of appearances a nodule can take and what the different characteristics mean. If further action is needed, Dr. Lanfranco explains all the different methods of obtaining a tissue sample from the nodule. Terri Ann shares her personal story, and talks about the difficulty of waiting to rescan while a nodule is under long-term observation.
Filmed on 10/18/22
00:00 Introduction
10:32 What are we looking for when we're viewing lung nodules? What are some of the differences that we see?
14:24 What else are you looking at to determine next steps with a lung nodule?
18:44 At what point is the determination for follow up and monitoring made versus going straight to a biopsy?
20:30 Terri Ann DiJulio's Story
32:14 How important is it to educate yourself and share your story to empower others?
35:57 Can you talk about genetics and inheritance in lung cancer?
39:54 Can you give us an overview of some of the different options for biopsies?
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