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From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment

Sep 27, 2026 · Yuki Noguchi

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From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
Dr. Bryant Lin teaches a lung cancer class in fall 2024. He says he was very nervous to teach the first class and share his story.
Dr. Bryant Lin teaches a lung cancer class in fall 2024. He says he was very nervous to teach the first class and share his story.

Lung cancer is still the top cancer killer, but new developments are shifting what the future might hold for patients.

(Image credit: The Lin family)

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