Lung Cancer Voices of Hope
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Podcast Overview
<p>When you or someone you love is diagnosed with lung cancer, there’s a lot of uncertainty – and a lot of questions.</p><p>Lung Cancer Voices of Hope is a podcast from LUNGevity Foundation, hosted by Ann Steagall, an oncology nurse and head of Patient Services at LUNGevity, and Dr. Misty Shields, a thoracic medical oncologist who lost her dad to lung cancer when she was just 15. </p><p>Each episode brings together someone living with lung cancer and a leading expert in care to discuss a specific topic, from care options to managing side effects to understanding testing, offering both clinical insight and patient perspective. </p><p>If you or a loved one is living with lung cancer, this show is here to help you make more informed decisions and feel less alone in the process.</p><p>New episodes monthly.</p>
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4/14/2026
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June 18, 2026
What are Biomarkers and Why Should You Get Tested?
<p>What are biomarkers, why do they matter, and what should every person living with lung cancer know about getting tested? Dr. Ross Camidge, a world-renowned thoracic oncologist and lung cancer researcher at the University of Colorado, joins Ann Steagall and Dr. Misty Shields to explain the ins and outs of biomarkers. </p><p>Dr. Camidge helped pioneer biomarker testing as a standard of care, but he also brings the patient perspective as well - he was diagnosed with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer several years ago. They discuss what biomarkers are, how biomarker testing works, why you might need to repeat your testing over time, and why you should know your biomarker status before you begin treatment.</p><p>“ If you don't have a specific biomarker identified, you've got to ask the question: was the testing complete?”</p><p>– Dr. Ross Camidge, lung cancer world expert and survivor</p><p><strong>What You'll Hear:</strong></p><ul><li>Biomarker testing in lung cancer from a patient and expert perspective</li><li>What is biomarker testing and why does it matter for lung cancer treatment</li><li>The evolution of lung cancer biomarker testing</li><li>Liquid biopsy vs. tissue biopsy for lung cancer</li><li>Who should get lung cancer biomarker testing and when</li><li>Repeat biomarker testing and treatment resistance</li></ul><p><strong>Resources & Support:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/navigating-your-diagnosis/biomarker-testing">Biomarker Testing</a> – What it is, why it matters, and how to ask your team about it</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://noonemissed.org/lungcancer">LUNGevity’s No One Missed</a> – Biomarker testing information for lung cancer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/navigating-your-diagnosis/what-to-ask-your-doctor">What to Ask Your Doctor</a> – Questions to guide your treatment conversations at every step</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gateway.lungevity.org/">LUNGevity Patient Gateways</a> – Information and resources specific to your lung cancer type</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://egfrcancer.org/">EGFR Resistors</a> – Patient-led community for people living with EGFR-positive lung cancer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alkpositive.org/">ALK Positive</a> – Community for patients with ALK-positive lung cancer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ros1cancer.com/">ROS1ders</a> – Community for patients with ROS1-positive lung cancer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/virtual-meetups">Virtual Meetups</a> – Connect with other lung cancer patients and survivors, including LUNGevity's weekly Tuesday calls</li></ul>
May 21, 2026
Making the Most of Your Healthcare Visits
<p>How do you make the most of your visits with your healthcare team? In this episode, lung cancer survivor Bill Morris shares his experience with lung cancer and how he approaches his healthcare visits now. Oncology nurse practitioner Rasheda Persinger shares her insights after 20 years of working with patients. Hosts Ann and Dr. Shields discuss with Bill and Rasheda what they wish every patient knew, from writing down questions before an appointment to asking about biomarker testing to why recording your visit can make all the difference. </p><p>“It’s always on the ride home that I thought of the perfect question to ask.”</p><p>- Bill Morris, lung cancer survivor </p><p></p><p><strong>What You'll Hear:</strong></p><ul><li>Bill's experience navigating appointments as a stage IIIB lung cancer patient</li><li>How to prepare before your visit and why it matters</li><li>Why you should ask to record your appointment</li><li>When and how to bring up biomarker testing</li><li>The importance of shared decision-making and seeing the whole patient</li></ul><p><strong>Resources & Support: </strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gateway.lungevity.org/">LUNGevity Patient Gateways</a> — Resources and latest news for your specific cancer type </li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/navigating-your-diagnosis/what-to-ask-your-doctor">What to Ask Your Doctor</a> — Questions to guide your treatment conversations at every step </li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/navigating-your-diagnosis/biomarker-testing">Biomarker Testing</a> — What it is and why it matters for your treatment </li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/virtual-meetups">Virtual Meetups</a> — Connect with other lung cancer patients and survivors, including LUNGevity's weekly Tuesday calls</li></ul>
April 23, 2026
Why Community Matters in Lung Cancer Care
<p>Why does finding community matter in lung cancer care? In this episode, lung cancer survivor and advocate Jill Feldman shares her experience, from losing multiple family members to lung cancer to her own diagnosis, as well as her work building patient communities around the world.</p><p>Jill discusses how connecting with others has shaped her journey and why community is important for support, information, and advocacy. Hosts Ann Steagall and Dr. Misty Shields explore with Jill how patients and families can find community, the role of advocacy, and how care teams can support patients and families.</p><p></p><p><strong>" I always say that no amount of therapy could have ever helped me through my losses and then my own diagnosis, like my involvement with the lung cancer community."</strong></p><p>-Jill Feldman, lung cancer survivor and advocate</p><p></p><p><strong>What You'll Hear:</strong></p><ul><li>Jill's experience and advocacy journey</li><li>The role of community in navigating diagnosis</li><li>How patients can find support after diagnosis</li><li>Addressing stigma in lung cancer</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Resources and Support:</strong> </p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/virtual-meetups"><strong>LUNGevity Virtual Meetups</strong></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/virtual-meetups"> </a>– Join a live video group to connect with others living with lung cancer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/peer-to-peer-mentoring"><strong>LifeLine Peer-to-Peer Support</strong></a> – Get matched 1-to-1 with a survivor or caregiver mentor with a similar experience.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/online-communities"><strong>LUNGevity Online Communities</strong></a> – Connect with other people who've been where you are</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://egfrcancer.org/"><strong>EGFR Resistors</strong></a> – Join the patient-led community founded by Jill Feldman and dedicated to EGFR-positive lung cancer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://gateway.lungevity.org/"><strong>LUNGevity Patient Gateways</strong></a> – Find information and resources specific to your lung cancer type</li></ul>
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- What is Lung Cancer Voices of Hope?
<p>When you or someone you love is diagnosed with lung cancer, there’s a lot of uncertainty – and a lot of questions.</p><p>Lung Cancer Voices of Hope is a podcast from LUNGevity Foundation, hosted by Ann Steagall, an oncology nurse and head of Patient Services at LUNGevity, and Dr. Misty Shields, a thoracic medical oncologist who lost her dad to lung cancer when she was just 15. </p><p>Each episode brings together someone living with lung cancer and a leading expert in care to discuss a specific topic, from care options to managing side effects to understanding testing, offering both clinical insight and patient perspective. </p><p>If you or a loved one is living with lung cancer, this show is here to help you make more informed decisions and feel less alone in the process.</p><p>New episodes monthly.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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