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Small Cell SMASHERS Fireside Chat: Dr. Toby Campbell
In this Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 14, Toby Campbell, MD, MS, thoracic medical oncologist and chief of palliative care at the University of Wisconsin Health, discussed palliative care in small...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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FDA Approves First Maintenance Treatment for ES-SCLC
On October 2, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the combination treatment of lurbinectedin ( Zepzelca ®) plus atezolizumab ( Tecentriq ®) as... -
Small Cell Lung Cancer: Not Small Anymore
Read time: 3 minutes. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) research continues to progress at an unprecedented rate. Exciting news emerged from the 2025 World Congress on Lung Cancer, with... -
Small Cell SMASHERS Fireside Chat: Dr. Sonam Puri
In this Facebook Live from September 30, Sonam Puri, MD, Department of Thoracic Oncology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the importance of real-world data for treating... -
Small Cell SMASHERS Fireside Chat: Kim Lowery Walker
In this Facebook Live from August 22, we learned about integrative medicine from Kim Lowery Walker, MBA, LCSW, Integrative Psycho-Oncology Program Manager and oncology therapist at... -
6 Tips for Managing Scanxiety
Read time: 4 minutes. Scanxiety is a term used for the anxiety someone feels as a medical exam, like an MRI or CT scan, approaches. It can come with feelings of dread or worry, as... -
Why Do Some People Who Have Never Smoked Get Lung Cancer?
As tobacco use has declined in recent years, we have seen a new demographic of lung cancer patients emerge. Lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked (LCINS) is becoming... -
Small Cell SMASHERS Fireside Chat with Dr. Toby Campbell
Join us for a Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 14, with Toby Campbell, MD, MS, thoracic medical oncologist and chief of palliative care at the University of Wisconsin Health. Dr... -
2025 ASCO: Highlights of Lung Cancer Research
The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) once again brought together nearly 50,000 members of the oncology community. From May 30 – June 2... -
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...
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…