What if some of the most important clues to treating lung cancer are already inside our lungs? On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob speaks with Dr. Kristi Baker, Associate Professor in the University of Alberta's Department of Oncology, about her research investigating the role of lung-resident immune cells in lung cancer progression and treatment response. Dr. Baker explains how cancer can evade the immune system, why some patients respond differently to treatment, and how understanding the complex environment surrounding lung tumours could open new avenues for future therapies.

With lung cancer remaining the most commonly diagnosed cancer and leading cause of cancer death in Canada, this Alberta-based research is helping tackle some of the fundamental questions that could shape the next generation of lung cancer care.

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"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

In Part Two of our pediatric tracheostomy series, Jacob is joined by Dr. Maria Castro Codesal, Principal Investigator of DECIDE-T, and Kristen Gibson, DECIDE-T Co-Investigator and parent of a child with a tracheostomy. Together, they discuss compassionate communication, supporting families from hospital to home, healthcare inequities, and how lived experience is helping shape the future of pediatric tracheostomy care in Alberta. We hope you enjoy this amazing follow-up episode!

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"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

Tracheostomies are a serious matter but when patients have the resources they need to learn about them, care gets a whole lot easier. On July's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob chats with Nadia Qureshi and Stephanie Nitschke from DECIDE-T, a program that is creating resources for families with children who have a tracheostomy. The three discuss DECIDE-T and its important work, the role of patient and family advocates, and how online resources can be a source of comfort for families going through untested waters. Join us for a great discussion about the power of teaching.

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To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca

For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung

"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"