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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 31 MIN

Is it Just a Cough? What Barry Manilow's Early-Stage Lung Cancer Diagnosis Can Teach Us

from Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) · host Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette

As Barry Manilow's recent lung cancer diagnosis reminded us, a persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath may be more than just annoying symptoms. In this episode, we explain the signs you shouldn’t ignore, what testing and treatment may look like, and how hope is still part of the story.  https://bit.ly/4szFIiaIn this Episode:02:21 - Tips for Longevity from People in their 90's - Naomi Rose & Physical Fitness04:48 - Avocado Salsa: Marriage of Guacamole and Pico de Gallo05:47 - Barry Manilow's Lung Cancer Diagnosis07:05 - Review of Lung Anatomy, Lung Cancer Overview, Differences between NSCLC and SCLC 09:32 - What Increases Our Risk of Lung Cancer?10:35 - Lung Cancer Signs and Symptoms to Watch For12:49 - Treatment of Lung Cancer - Reasons for Hope15:46 - Cancer Survivorship: How to Lower Your Risk of Cancer Returning and Signs not to Ignore18:57 - Discussion with Charlie: Historical Smoking, Persistent Cough24:04 - 27 y.o. Alexa Bekkerus Self-Written Obituary - How She Found Peace Dying with Metastatic Breast Cancer29:21 - OutroSupport the show🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: [email protected] 

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As Barry Manilow's recent lung cancer diagnosis reminded us, a persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath may be more than just annoying symptoms. In this episode, we explain the signs you shouldn’t ignore, what testing and treatment may look like, and how hope is still part of the story. https://bit.ly/4szFIia In this Episode: 02:21 - Tips for Longevity from People in their 90's - Naomi Rose & Physical Fitness04:48 - Avocado Salsa: Marriage of Guacamole and Pico de Gallo05:4...

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