Feature|Articles|July 24, 2026

Nurses Lead the Way in the New Era of Chronic Lung Cancer Care

Oncology nurses discuss managing lung cancer as a chronic disease, addressing long-term symptoms, financial toxicity, and psychosocial care.

When Beth Sandy, CRNP, started her career at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania 23 years ago, the clinical landscape for lung cancer was a stark contrast to the modern era. "I’ve seen a lot in lung cancer from the start when we only had just a couple of drugs," Sandy recalls.