Lung Cancer Patient Perspective with Christy Fischer
Nov 06, 2023•25 min
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Episode description
Christy Fischer, a miraculous 17-year stage IV lung cancer survivor, connects with us to discuss stress, stigma and significant changes in the treatment landscape. Hear how Christy transformed a daunting diagnosis into hope for others.
This educational and inspirational episode touches upon the raw emotions of what it is like to live (and thrive!) with advanced cancer.
Episode Highlights
0:17 Intro
1:55 Christy's first diagnosis
3:53 Reacting to Stage IV lung cancer
5:28 Initiating treatment
7:18 The lung cancer stigma
9:51 Finding the right doctor
11:16 How lung cancer care changed over 17 years
14:20 Clinical trial participation
16:51 Becoming an advocate
20:33 Advice for physicians diagnosing lung cancer
22:18 How to keep living after diagnosis
Want more Lungcast? Visit us at HCPLive.com/podcasts/lungcast or www.lung.org/professional-education/lungcast
This educational and inspirational episode touches upon the raw emotions of what it is like to live (and thrive!) with advanced cancer.
Episode Highlights
0:17 Intro
1:55 Christy's first diagnosis
3:53 Reacting to Stage IV lung cancer
5:28 Initiating treatment
7:18 The lung cancer stigma
9:51 Finding the right doctor
11:16 How lung cancer care changed over 17 years
14:20 Clinical trial participation
16:51 Becoming an advocate
20:33 Advice for physicians diagnosing lung cancer
22:18 How to keep living after diagnosis
Want more Lungcast? Visit us at HCPLive.com/podcasts/lungcast or www.lung.org/professional-education/lungcast
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