# #21, S2 Breaking the Stigma: Closing Gaps in Lung Cancer Care for Women

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Podcast: [Thinking Thoracic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thinking-thoracic-7116337)
Published: 2026-05-26T17:45:46+00:00
Episode link: https://thinkingthoracic.podbean.com/e/21-s2-breaking-the-stigma-closing-gaps-in-lung-cancer-care-for-women/
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Duration seconds: 2793

## Resource

In recognition of National Women’s Health Month, this episode of Thinking Thoracic analyzes the evolving landscape of female-specific lung cancer care. Co-hosts Dr. Erin Gillaspie and Dr. Jane Yanagawa sit down with guest Dr. Leah Backhus to discuss a critical disparity: lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women, yet screening practices remain inequitable. This timely episode moves beyond smoking history to examine the rise of lung cancer in never-smokers and Asian women. From the "stigma" of a diagnosis to innovative solutions like co-scheduling screenings with mammograms, providing a powerful call to action for more inclusive, biomarker-driven care.

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