Sora Ely, MD, and Keith Mortman, MD, Discuss Lung Cancer Screenings

Faculty in the Media

Did you know that early detection of lung cancer can significantly increase your 5-year survival rate to about 90%? And that lung cancer screenings are easy, quick, and painless?

Watch the very first GW Medicine Live video featuring thoracic surgeons Sora Ely, MD, and Keith Mortman, MD, of the GW Cancer Center's Thoracic Oncology Clinical Program. Here, they discuss regular lung cancer screenings' critical impact on patient outcomes and what to expect during a screening.

Latest News

A photograph of bone marrow aspirate showing myeloblasts of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a cancer of white blood cells.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
When journalist and environmental author Tatiana Schlossberg publicly shared her diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), she put a spotlight on a rare but aggressive blood cancer. Hematologist/oncologist Amarendra Neppalli, MD, shares vital information about this disease.
A grid of healthy fruits and vegetables.
Nutrition Challenge: 30 Plants in 7 Days
Aim to eat 30 different plant foods over the course of a week. Yes, you read that right. 30 in 7.
A photograph of a variety of healthy foods.
Nutrition That Supports Your Year of Health
Nutrition is often the first place people look when setting New Year’s resolutions, and for good reason. What we eat plays a powerful role in how we feel day to day, and over time, it can influence our risk for chronic disease, including cancer. That means focusing on sustainable habits, not short-…