Join Danielle Hicks, GO2 for Lung Cancer's Chief Patient Officer, as she talks all about lung nodules with Dr. Anthony Lanfranco, an interventional pulmonologist at University of Pennsylvania, and 17year lung cancer survivor and advocate, Terri Ann DiJulio. They discuss topics ranging from what a pulmonary nodule is and what are all the other names for it. In addition, they cover what an incidental finding is, and how a pulmonologist analyzes a nodule to to determine whether it necessitates further action or appears benign. Dr. Lanfranco shares some slides to demonstrate the variety of appearances a nodule can take and what the different characteristics mean. If further action is needed, Dr. Lanfranco explains all the different methods of obtaining a tissue sample from the nodule. Terri Ann shares her personal story, and talks about the difficulty of waiting to rescan while a nodule is under longterm observation.

Filmed on 10/18/22
00:00 Introduction
10:32 What are we looking for when we're viewing lung nodules? What are some of the differences that we see?
14:24 What else are you looking at to determine next steps with a lung nodule?
18:44 At what point is the determination for follow up and monitoring made versus going straight to a biopsy?
20:30 Terri Ann DiJulio's Story
32:14 How important is it to educate yourself and share your story to empower others?
35:57 Can you talk about genetics and inheritance in lung cancer?
39:54 Can you give us an overview of some of the different options for biopsies?