<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>“<em>It’s always on the ride home that I thought of the perfect question to ask</em>.”</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 &amp; 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>