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Top Story Wearable Tumor-Zapping Medical Device Wins FDA Approval for Lung Cancer The FDA approved Novocure medical device Optune Luna as a treatment for advanced cases of non-small cell lung cancer. The wearable technology delivers electrical fields that kill cancer cells. Announcement Join MedCity News at ENGAGE at HLTH forum on Sunday!! MedCity will be hosting three panels entitled ENGAGE at HLTH on October 20 during HLTH. Venue: Evergreen Stage, Time: 9:30 - 12:00 p.m. One panel will explore the following topic: 11:15 - 12:00 p.m. Can Primary Care Only Thrive Within Traditional Healthcare Players? Moderator: Marissa Plescia, Reporter, MedCity News Speakers: Speakers: Ananya Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer, Aledade Dr. Nolan Chang, Executive vice president of strategy, corporate development, and finance, The Permanente Federation, Kaiser Permanente Dr. Tony Farah, Chief Medical and Clinical Transformation Officer, Highmark Health Dr. Michael Botta, Co-founder and President, Sesame Click here to register today!

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