Lung cancer treatment has come a long way. 🔬 Twenty years ago, there were only three options. Today, there are many more tools. Dr. Concannon shares that modern chemotherapy is often well-tolerated, dispelling the myth of severe side effects. 🔗youtu.be/Gc-5V1f15sQ

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Our host shares her personal experience with chemo for lung cancer: "I didn't lose my hair... and the nausea wasn't debilitating." 🩺 The key to managing side effects is being upfront with your care team. 💚 🔗youtu.be/Gc-5V1f15sQ

Cancer cells put up a "don't eat me" signal to hide from the immune system. Immunotherapy blocks that signal, allowing your body to fight back. 🛡️ While powerful, it can have autoimmune side effects. 🔗youtu.be/Gc-5V1f15sQ

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Targeted therapies are a game-changer. 🎯 Dr. Concannon explains these pills work by disrupting the specific mutation driving the cancer, leading to fewer side effects than chemo. It's a huge step forward for lung cancer treatment. 🔗youtu.be/Gc-5V1f15sQ

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Samantha was surprised to learn there are many players in cancer research besides drug companies. 🧪 This leads to a frustrating question: how do they decide what to research, and why don't they work together more cohesively? 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

"You have to follow the funding sources." 💸 Dr. Concannon explains that this can mean prioritizing research with a clear path to the clinic, sometimes at the cost of basic science that could lead to groundbreaking discoveries. 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

Where does cancer research get its funding? Dr. Concannon breaks down the sources, from the largest (the government) to private donation groups and pharma partnerships. 💰 It's a complex ecosystem that drives medical breakthroughs. 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

Dr. Concannon explains the ripple effect of government funding cuts: A pause in a grant means payroll doesn't get made, leading to layoffs and hiring freezes. This uncertainty stagnates progress and hurts new innovations. 📉 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

The biggest cost in a research lab? The staff. 🔬 Dr. Concannon shares the pressure of knowing his decisions impact the financial stability of his team and their families. Funding is about more than just tests—it's about supporting people. 🤍 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

Today, we break down the unseen costs of cancer research. From sterile hoods to specialized nutrients for cell samples, every single detail costs money and is essential for the work. 🔬 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

The biggest barrier to cancer research? The cost. 💸 In this episode, we discuss how promising ideas can be abandoned for lack of funding, forcing researchers to prioritize "safer" projects. 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

Why does so much research feel repetitive? We discuss the challenge of balancing safe, low-cost projects with high-risk, high-reward ideas like T-cell therapy. It's a tough choice when every decision has an opportunity cost. 🔬 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

Why is cancer research progress so slow? We discuss the frustration of incremental gains and the challenge of getting funding for a truly bold, new idea. 🔬 Learn about the rare grants that make "crazy" research possible. 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M

Bone marrow transplants are one of the most effective cancer therapies, but they're a "crazy idea" that was a huge gamble. 🤯 We discuss the high-risk, high-reward nature of medical research and the tough calls funding bodies have to make. 🔗youtu.be/HQKyU5UoJ8M