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Gerard A. Silvestri, CHEST 2022: Managing Complications in the Treatment of Lung Cancer (Part 1)

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Published Online: Jul 8th 2022

There are many common complications encountered during the treatment of lung cancer. touchRESPIRATORY were delighted to speak with Professor Gerard A. Silvestri (Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA) to learn more around the diagnosis, challenges and management of these complications.

Diagnosis and Management of Complications in the Treatment of Lung Cancer.’ was presented at CHEST Congress 2022, 27-29 June 2022.

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  1. What are the most common complications encountered during the treatment of lung cancer? (0:16)
  2. What are the challenges of differentiating disease-related symptoms from treatment-induced complications, and how may these be overcome? (2:58)
  3. What factors should be considered when making clinical decisions around lung cancer treatment? (5:26)

Disclosures: Gerard Silvestri has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Victoria Jones.

Filmed in coverage of the CHEST meeting 2022.

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