Cancer Drugs from the Sea? 🌊 The Science of Sea Squirts | Lung Cancer Living Room® Short

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GO2 for Lung Cancer

Shared March 12, 2026

Did you know that the ocean is the source of new tools to fight lung cancer? 🌊🔬 Medical oncologist, Dr. Carl Gay of MD Anderson Cancer Center, shares a new effective drug, lurbinectedin, used to treat patients with small cell lung cancer patients in the relapse setting. While it may sound like science fiction, this naturally occurring molecule is derived from a marine organism known as the sea squirt! It’s an incredible reminder of how nature and science work together to create new pathways for treatment. DOWNLOAD our comprehensive SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER HANDBOOK here: store.go2.org/product/navigating-small-cell-lung-c… Learn about another exciting new treatment for patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer (BiTE Therapy) here: • What is BiTE Therapy for Small Cell Lung C... Have questions about small cell lung cancer, treatment options, or just need someone to talk to? We are here for you! 📞 Reach out to our one-on-one HelpLine: Phone: 1-800-298-2436 Email: support@go2.org #LungCancer #SmallCellLungCancer #SCLC #LungCancerLivingRoom #CancerResearch #SeaSquirt #NatureAndScience #GO2ForLungCancer #marinelife