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Hope With Answers: Living With Lung CancerAuthor: Lung Cancer Foundation of America
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Maintenance Therapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer: What Patients Should Know
Episode 16
Sunday, 7 June, 2026
What happens after first-line treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC)? Patient advocate Jill Feldman sits down with Dr. Martin Edelman, Chair of Hematology-Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, to discuss maintenance therapy—also known as continuation therapy—and how it may help keep small cell lung cancer under control after initial treatment. Dr. Edelman explains why small cell lung cancer is so difficult to treat, how immunotherapy has changed the treatment landscape, and why clinical trials remain critical to improving outcomes. He also shares practical advice for patients navigating treatment decisions, managing side effects, and balancing quality of life with ongoing care. You'll learn: What maintenance therapy (continuation therapy) means in small cell lung cancer Why small cell lung cancer often returns after an initial response How immunotherapy is used after first-line treatment Which patients may benefit most from continuation therapy Why clinical trials should be discussed early in treatment Important questions to ask your oncologist The role of supportive and palliative care in improving quality of life What gives experts hope for the future of small cell lung cancer treatment Whether you're newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers practical guidance and hope from one of the leading experts in thoracic oncology. Learn more about lung cancer research, treatment options, and patient resources at lcfamerica.org. Guests Dr. Martin Edelman, MD – Fox Chase Cancer Center Dr. Martin Edelman is Chair of Hematology-Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center and a nationally recognized thoracic oncologist. Throughout his career, he has helped advance treatment options for lung cancer patients through clinical research, immunotherapy development, and patient-centered care. Jill Feldman – Lung Cancer Patient Advocate and Host Jill Feldman is a lung cancer survivor, advocate, and nationally recognized voice in the lung cancer community. Through education and advocacy, she helps patients and families navigate diagnosis, treatment decisions, and survivorship. Show Notes: https://lcfamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LCFA-HWA-Maintenance-Therapy-Show-Notes.pdf Transcript: https://lcfamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LCFA-HWA-Maintenance-Therapy-Transcript.pdf YouTube: https://youtu.be/IRf6uF18tTQ Subscribe to Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer podcast for future episodes on your favorite listening platform.
