The need for NGS tests and targeted treatments

When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, I went through a battery of tests including CT scans, blood tests, bronchoscopy and biopsy. A few weeks later I was told that the tests had not identified any known biomarker or mutation however since my PD-L1 levels were relatively high, my oncologist recommended immunotherapy…

Another winter month gone by

This weekend marked the end of January and some of the coldest days, this winter. It is also a month since our grandson was born. It is an indescribable joy watching and holding him, babysitting or ‘praming’ in town. January was also another month of chemo for me. My recent blood tests show that the…

My first CT for 2026

Early yesterday morning, I had my first CT scan for 2026. CT and MRI scans help the medical team needs monitor how the cancer is reacting to treatment. My husband drove me to the hospital and dropped me off at the entrance, as always. That way, I can register and get to the waiting room,…