Lung Cancer Screening & Hope: Dr. Hari Keshava on Saving Lives with Early Detection

In this powerful episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5 sits down with Dr. Hari Keshava, a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon and assistant professor at UCI School of Medicine, to discuss the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.—lung cancer. Dr. Keshava shares life-saving insights on:

• Why lung cancer is often detected too late
• Who should get screened and how often
• The importance of low-dose CT scans
• The stigma around smoking and how it affects screening
• Genetic factors and familial lung cancer
• Breakthroughs in robotic surgery, immunotherapy, and clinical trials
• The emerging concerns around vaping and lung health

Whether you're a current or former smoker, have a family history of lung cancer, or just want to learn more about prevention and treatment, this conversation is a must-watch.

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