The Onco Life Podcast
Welcome to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for cancer care insights, treatment updates, and patient-centered education. Hosted by the team at Onco Life Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this podcast is designed to guide patients, caregivers, and listeners through every stage of the cancer journey.
Each episode features expert advice from our oncologists, wellness tips, treatment innovations, and answers to the most common questions about cancer types, therapies, and recovery.
🎧 Empowering you with knowledge, support, and compassionate care—every step of the way.
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The Onco Life Podcast
How Targeted Therapy Is Revolutionizing Lung Cancer Treatment: What Every Patient Should Know
In this episode, we explore how targeted therapy is changing the way doctors treat lung cancer, especially for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and specific gene mutations like EGFR and ALK.
You’ll learn:
- What targeted therapy is and how it differs from chemotherapy
- Why is it more precise and causes fewer side effects
- How doctors match treatments to your cancer’s gene profile
- The role of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and monoclonal antibodies
- Common side effects to watch for and how they’re managed
- How targeted therapy can be combined with other treatments for better results
- What you can do to stay involved and improve your treatment outcomes
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or exploring your next step after chemo, this episode gives you a clear, hopeful look at how targeted therapy works—and why it could be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
Blog Link: Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer
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Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE
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