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Small Cell SMASHERS Fireside Chat with Dr. Catherine Meador
In April, we were joined by Catherine Meador, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Meador discussed Transformed SCLC: Understanding Biology, Detection, and...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Clinical Trial Access Isn’t Expanding. It’s Concentrating.
Clinical trials show us whether a new treatment is safe and effective. They are also an important way for patients to access cutting-edge care. For trials to truly serve the lung... -
Podcast: Lung Cancer Diagnosis—What Happens Next
What happens after a lung cancer diagnosis? In this first episode of LUNGevity’s Lung Cancer Voices of Hope podcast, lung cancer survivor Lisa Bistline shares her experience, from... -
Explaining BiTE® Therapy
A bi-specific T-cell engager (BiTE®) is a new type of engineered molecule used for the treatment of cancer. These molecules harness and activate T-cells, which are involved in the... -
Podcast: Why Community Matters in Lung Cancer Care
Why does finding community matter in lung cancer care? In this episode, lung cancer survivor and advocate Jill Feldman shares her experience, from losing multiple family members to... -
Small Cell SMASHERS Fireside Chat: Who's Up Next?
Small Cell SMASHERS Fireside Chat with Dr. Simon Heeke Join us for a YouTube Live on Friday, May 15, with Simon Heeke, PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Heeke will discuss... -
Scalp Care, Shaving, and Head Coverings: Comfort Through Hair Loss
This video is a recording from a LUNGevity virtual meetup. Each month, we host multiple virtual meetups for those impacted by lung cancer to meet and connect with others who... -
Meet The “Mini-Organs” of Lung Cancer Research
Though many of us would like to deny it, our neighbors affect us. Their loud music disturbs our sleep. The scent of their dinner wafts through an open window. The sight of their... -
SCLC Virtual Meetup
SCLC patients/survivors - Join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month to c onnect with others who share common experiences and build your community. Register in advance for this... -
Small Cell SMASHERS Fireside Chat with Dr. Laura Alder
In March, we were joined by Laura Alder, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology at Duke University Medical Center, to discuss the topic of managing...
Podcast: Why Community Matters in Lung Cancer Care
Podcast: Why Community Matters in Lung Cancer Care
Why does finding community matter in lung cancer care? In this episode, lung cancer survivor and advocate Jill Feldman shares her experience, from losing multiple family members to lung cancer to her own diagnosis, as well as her work building patient communities around the world. She discusses how connecting with others has shaped her journey and why community is important for support, information, and advocacy.Hosts Ann Steagall, RN, BSN, and Misty Shields, MD, PhD, explore with Jill how…
Podcast: Lung Cancer Diagnosis—What Happens Next
Podcast: Lung Cancer Diagnosis—What Happens Next
What happens after a lung cancer diagnosis? In this first episode of LUNGevity’s Lung Cancer Voices of Hope podcast, lung cancer survivor Lisa Bistline shares her experience, from initial scans and biopsies through multiple treatments, and the moment a later biopsy revealed a biomarker that led to a targeted therapy.Hosts Ann Steagall and Misty Shields, MD, PhD, then speak with Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, thoracic oncologist at Yale University, about what patients can expect at their first visit,…
Veteran Voices: Surgery to Survivorship at the VA
Veteran Voices: Surgery to Survivorship at the VA
Last November, Michael O’Donnell was at the Dallas VA during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It’s where he receives treatment for his lung cancer, but on this specific day, he was joined by LUNGevity staff to talk with veterans about screening.“My job was easy. I was at a table with Kristi Griffith [LUNGevity’s Survivorship Navigator] so that I could answer questions as someone who uses the VA to get treated for lung cancer,” says Michael. Michael is a veteran of the Vietnam War and uses the…
Surviving LMD: Michelle Never Settled for “No”
Surviving LMD: Michelle Never Settled for “No”
Michelle knew what was wrong. She knew the headaches, regular vomiting, ear popping, and “whooshing” sounds in her head were all signs of leptomeningeal disease (LMD). The issue, however, is that LMD is so rare—only diagnosed in 5% of people with cancer—she had to advocate for the testing to prove it.“I called my clinic and said I needed a brain MRI because I think I have LMD. They didn’t want to schedule one, so I said, tell my doctor I’m demanding a brain MRI. I can tell him directly if I…
Laughs for Lungs: Rasheed Marshall Combines Comedy With Cancer
Laughs for Lungs: Rasheed Marshall Combines Comedy With Cancer
Rasheed Marshall understands the secondhand effects of cancer well. First his mom, Joycelyn, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995. It came back in 2015 and eventually metastasized (spread) to her lungs. Soon after, his brother-in-law Romain was diagnosed with brain cancer. They both passed away the same week. “It was tough for the entire family when we learned mom’s cancer came back. She didn’t want to go through treatment again—which is why she didn’t tell us about it right away—so…
How Nina’s Clinical Trial Led to a High-Five Celebration
How Nina’s Clinical Trial Led to a High-Five Celebration
Her doctor was excited, which made Nina excited. They high-fived and couldn’t believe the progress that had been made in just a few weeks. The clinical trial was already having positive effects. Before her clinical trial success, Nina went through the standard treatments for people with small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). She was diagnosed in early 2014, and the plan was to try different chemo and radiation therapies.But, after 14 months of treatment with side-effects, it became clear the standard…
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
We are collecting stories from patients, caregivers, friends, and family members! Tell us how lung cancer has affected your life. Email your story to us at support@lungevity.org. Thanks!
One Patient's SCLC Journey
One Patient's SCLC Journey
Learn about small cell lung cancer through the eyes of a patient and his oncologist. Dr. Christine Lovly, internationally recognized medical oncologist, and Jeff Lackey, an SCLC survivor, discuss their journey, the importance of lung cancer screening, and key considerations when someone is newly diagnosed.
This session is moderated by Amy Moore, PhD, LUNGevity's Vice President of Global Engagement and Patient Partnerships. Christine M. Lovly, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor of Medicine…