<p>What happens after a lung cancer diagnosis? In this first episode of LUNGevity’s Lung Cancer Voices of Hope podcast, lung cancer survivor Lisa Bistline shares her experience, from initial scans and biopsies through multiple treatments, and the moment a later biopsy revealed a biomarker that led to a targeted therapy.</p><p>Hosts Ann Steagall and Dr. Misty Shields then speak with Yale University thoracic oncologist Dr. Anne Chiang about what patients can expect at their first visit, including how doctors determine the type and stage of cancer, plan treatment, and approach care. Together, they discuss how lung cancer research and treatment options continue to evolve, and the pace of progress in recent years.</p><p></p><p><strong><em> "I just gaped and said, 'I have lung cancer?' and I looked over at my husband and I said, ‘I have lung cancer?’”</em></strong></p><p><em>- Lisa Bistline, lung cancer survivor</em></p><p></p><p><strong>What You'll Hear:</strong></p><ul><li>Lisa’s diagnosis and treatment journey</li><li>What happens at a first oncology visit</li><li>How biomarkers guide treatment decisions</li><li>The role of support systems and community</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/"><strong>The LUNGevity Foundation</strong></a> – Support programs, education, and patient resources.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://gateway.lungevity.org/"><strong>Patient Gateways</strong></a> – Resources specific to your lung cancer type.</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/lifeline-support-partners"><strong>LifeLine Support Program</strong></a> – 1-on-1 peer mentorship for patients and survivors.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://connect.careboxhealth.com/en-US/partner/lcctal"><strong>Search Clinical Trials</strong></a> – Tool to find relevant trials and research.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://sclc.lungevity.org/small-cell-smashers-fireside-chat-whos-next"><strong>Small Cell SMASHERS</strong></a> – Learning series for small cell lung cancer (SCLC).</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/navigating-your-diagnosis/recently-diagnosed"><strong>Recently Diagnosed Guide</strong></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/navigating-your-diagnosis/recently-diagnosed"> </a>– Providing the information you need right away</li></ul>