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Chemo Shortage Didn’t Materialize ‘The Way We Initially Feared’
This March, LUNGevity Foundation partnered with CURE for their “Speaking Out” video series, inviting Amy Moore, PhD, vice president of global engagement and patient partnerships at LUNGevity...
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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... -
Despite Challenges, Treatment Advances for SCLC
This March, LUNGevity Foundation partnered with CURE for their ”Speaking Out” video series, featuring Amy Moore, PhD, vice president of global engagement and patient partnerships... -
Caregivers: Planning the Self-Care Journey
This webinar explains the phases of the caregiving cycle and offers tips and strategies for meeting the challenges of each phase. The discussion features Michelle Bolden, founder... -
Cancer Grand Challenges Summit 2024: No Time to Waste in Addressing Some of Toughest Challenges in Cancer
Read time: 4 minutes I just returned from the Cancer Grand Challenges Summit, held March 5–8, 2024 in London, England. Cancer Grand Challenges was launched in 2020 as a... -
Small Cell Lung Cancer 101
Join small cell lung cancer expert Lauren Byers, MD, as she covers the key things patients need to know about SCLC in 30 minutes. Dr. Byers is a professor in the Department of... -
Lung Cancer Masterclass: Get Smart About Lung Cancer
In the past five years, the lung cancer community has seen an astonishing number of new treatments. As our understanding of lung cancer has deepened, the older treatment approaches... -
HOPE Summit 2024 in Atlanta, GA
Registration is still open for HOPE Summit 2024, which we are excited to host in Atlanta, Georgia, this year. This weekend-long conference combines learning how to live with lung... -
Questions to Ask About Clinical Trials
Asking your doctor and medical team questions about clinical trials is a helpful way to decide if they are a good fit for you. You may already have some in mind, but a few basic... -
Helpful Apps for People Living with Cancer
As mobile apps become more ingrained in our lives, it’s natural to look for ones that can help manage a cancer diagnosis. As for which app to choose, it really comes down to what...
Chemo Shortage Didn’t Materialize ‘The Way We Initially Feared’
Chemo Shortage Didn’t Materialize ‘The Way We Initially Feared’
This March, LUNGevity Foundation partnered with CURE for their “Speaking Out” video series, inviting Amy Moore, PhD, vice president of global engagement and patient partnerships at LUNGevity Foundation, to discuss recent chemotherapy shortages. During the interview, Dr. Moore addressed the critical issues posed by the chemotherapy shortage, offering valuable insights into its origins, impact on people with lung cancer, available alternatives, and ongoing efforts to address disparities. Her…
Despite Challenges, Treatment Advances for SCLC
Despite Challenges, Treatment Advances for SCLC
This March, LUNGevity Foundation partnered with CURE for their ”Speaking Out” video series, featuring Amy Moore, PhD, vice president of global engagement and patient partnerships at LUNGevity Foundation. This interview with Dr. Moore delves into recent breakthroughs in the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Dr. Moore discusses significant advances highlighted in clinical trials, such as the IMpower133 and CASPIAN studies, demonstrating the efficacy of combining immunotherapy with…
Durvalumab Shows Improvements in Overall Survival, Progression-Free Survival for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Durvalumab Shows Improvements in Overall Survival, Progression-Free Survival for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Possible Therapeutic Target Identified for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Treating Women With Lung Cancer: Screening, Treatment, and Sexual and Reproductive Health
Treating Women With Lung Cancer: Screening, Treatment, and Sexual and Reproductive Health
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to PT217 for Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Clinches Late-Stage Victory in Aggressive Lung Cancer
IMFINZI® (durvalumab) significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival for patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer in ADRIATIC Phase III trial
IMFINZI® (durvalumab) significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival for patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer in ADRIATIC Phase III trial
AstraZeneca’s lung cancer treatment seen as breakthrough immunotherapy
Caregivers: Planning the Self-Care Journey
Caregivers: Planning the Self-Care Journey
This webinar explains the phases of the caregiving cycle and offers tips and strategies for meeting the challenges of each phase. The discussion features Michelle Bolden, founder and chief education officer for Call For Caring Inc., a nonprofit organization educating and uplifting family caregivers in Atlanta. Michelle also hosts two podcasts -- "Call For Caring on Purpose" and "The Empowerment Hour." The webinar was recorded on March 7, 2024, as a Facebook Live event. It is hosted…
Cancer Grand Challenges Summit 2024: No Time to Waste in Addressing Some of Toughest Challenges in Cancer
Cancer Grand Challenges Summit 2024: No Time to Waste in Addressing Some of Toughest Challenges in Cancer
Read time: 4 minutesI just returned from the Cancer Grand Challenges Summit, held March 5–8, 2024 in London, England. Cancer Grand Challenges was launched in 2020 as a collaboration between Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute in the US, whereby they provide $25 million to international, multi-institutional teams working to address some of the most perplexing issues in the cancer field. I am LUNGevity’s representative on Team CANCAN, which is working to understand and treat…
General Virtual Meetup
General Virtual Meetup
For patients/survivors - Join us every Tuesday for this general meetup for those impacted by lung cancer.Register in advance for this meeting:After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Evolving Strategies in Managing and Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer 101
Small Cell Lung Cancer 101
Join small cell lung cancer expert Lauren Byers, MD, as she covers the key things patients need to know about SCLC in 30 minutes. Dr. Byers is a professor in the Department of Thoracic-Head & Neck Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is also a physician-scientist and a member of LUNGevity’s Scientific Advisory Board. The following topics are discussed at the times indicated:0:00 – 5:03 Introduction and explanation of what small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is5:03 –…
Lung Cancer Masterclass: Get Smart About Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Masterclass: Get Smart About Lung Cancer
In the past five years, the lung cancer community has seen an astonishing number of new treatments. As our understanding of lung cancer has deepened, the older treatment approaches have also become more effective and efficient. These options are fantastic steps toward improving the overall survival and quality of life for people living with lung cancer, but it can be difficult for patients and caregivers to keep track of the new drug treatments and scientific advancements. …
HOPE Summit 2024 in Atlanta, GA
HOPE Summit 2024 in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Registration is still open for HOPE Summit 2024, which we are excited to host in Atlanta, Georgia, this year. This weekend-long conference combines learning how to live with lung cancer and creating friendships that last beyond the event.HOPE Summit is a unique event for all people impacted by lung cancer—those living with lung cancer, survivors, caregivers, and now whole families. The weekend features medical experts, inspirational speakers, wellness activities, peer-to-peer connections, and…
Lung cancer treatment by stage explained
Questions to Ask About Clinical Trials
Questions to Ask About Clinical Trials
Asking your doctor and medical team questions about clinical trials is a helpful way to decide if they are a good fit for you. You may already have some in mind, but a few basic questions to ask and get answered before making a decision are:Do you know of any clinical trials for my type and stage of lung cancer?What are the benefits and risks of this clinical trial?What are the eligibility guidelines?How long does the study last?Will you still be in charge of my care?What are the costs, and…
Clinical Trial Phases
Clinical Trial Phases
The four phases of lung cancer clinical trials each serve a different and important purpose. From testing the safety of a new treatment to its effectiveness and long-term outcomes, this short video explains how researchers use clinical trials for new lung cancer treatments.Phases of a Clinical Trial:1. Safety of the new treatment 2. Does the cancer respond to the treatment 3. Is this new treatment better than the current options 4. Studies the long-term benefits and side effects
Helpful Apps for People Living with Cancer
Helpful Apps for People Living with Cancer
As mobile apps become more ingrained in our lives, it’s natural to look for ones that can help manage a cancer diagnosis. As for which app to choose, it really comes down to what you’re looking for, what you’re comfortable with, and what fits your needs. This list of helpful apps for people living with cancer includes ones that range from very basic, essentially a mobile pen and piece of paper, to all-in-one solutions that make medication tracking, document management, and…
LUNGevity Announces $1.2M in Lung Cancer Workforce Development Research Awards
LUNGevity Announces $1.2M in Lung Cancer Workforce Development Research Awards
LUNGevity Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of four awards to bolster the lung cancer research workforce— the Career Development Award, the VA Research Scholar Award, the Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award, and the ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant.“Progress in lung cancer research is only possible with a vibrant and diverse thoracic oncology workforce,” notes Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH, executive director, LUNGevity Research. “We…
Finding (Mental) Peace this Holiday Season
Finding (Mental) Peace this Holiday Season
The holidays are stressful enough without having to deal with lung cancer. LUNGevity is here to help.This discussion of the mental health challenges we face in the lung cancer community includes strategies for coping with a lung cancer diagnosis, stigma, and holiday anxiety. With the daylight getting shorter, we also discuss tips to address seasonal affective disorder. The free support programs and services available through LUNGevity for patients and caregivers are highlighted.This webinar…
What Is a Clinical Trial
What Is a Clinical Trial
Lung cancer clinical trials are carefully designed research studies to evaluate and learn more about new drugs and treatments. They give people the ability to participate in lung cancer research and access to new treatments that otherwise may not be available to them, all under the close supervision of medical experts.
Watch Recorded Expert Sessions From ILCSC
Watch Recorded Expert Sessions From ILCSC
The International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference (ILCSC) is a free virtual educational conference for people with lung cancer, caregivers, and advocates. The 2023 conference was held September 22-23. The recorded sessions from this conference are available to registered participants through December 21, 2023, at www.lungevity.org/ilcsc. If you did not register for the conference but would like to view the recordings, you may still register for free access. The recordings are…
The Latest Lung Cancer Science: Highlights of WCLC 2023
The Latest Lung Cancer Science: Highlights of WCLC 2023
I had the privilege of attending the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Singapore with my colleague Dr. Bellinda King-Kallimanis. WCLC, the world's largest meeting dedicated to lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies, is an excellent forum for learning about the latest research into the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. Apart from the science, it was inspiring to see fellow advocates and network with brilliant researchers, all razor-focused on improving the outcomes…
Be Part of the Largest Lung Cancer Event in the Nation
Be Part of the Largest Lung Cancer Event in the Nation
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, when the lung cancer community gathers to raise awareness for this disease and stand together – unified and strong. You can get involved in raising awareness about lung cancer by joining LUNGevity on Saturday, November 4, 2023, for our nationwide walk, Breathe Deep TOGETHER. Thousands of people from across the country, coming together in a singular event, is a powerful way to make our voices heard and increase the visibility of lung cancer.Together…
Transportation to Treatment
Transportation to Treatment
At some point, transportation to appointments becomes a challenge for everyone. Whether it be the cost, time commitment, or finding reliable transportation, we share some tips for overcoming or avoiding these issues when they arise.
Decentralized Trials: Bringing Clinical Trials Closer to the Patient
Decentralized Trials: Bringing Clinical Trials Closer to the Patient
While participating in clinical trials can provide substantial benefits to people with lung cancer, the resources required to do so may pose significant hurdles, especially to those who don’t live close to where trials are held, such as academic medical centers or major oncology network sites. Decentralized clinical trials remove some hurdles to trial participation for patients and are thus important for improving trial access for larger and more diverse groups of people. The U.S. Food and Drug…
LUNGevity's International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference
LUNGevity's International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference
LUNGevity's 2023 International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference features something for everyone! Our lineup of internationally renowned lung cancer experts will be covering a diverse range of topics, including how air pollution may contribute to lung cancer development, advances in early-stage treatment, the role of integrative medicine and complementary medicine approaches in disease management, addressing brain metastases, and tackling the challenge of histological transformation from…
2023 ASCO: Highlights of Lung Cancer Research
2023 ASCO: Highlights of Lung Cancer Research
Recently, members of LUNGevity Foundation joined thousands of attendees from the US and around the world, including oncologists, scientists, biotech and pharmaceutical representatives, advocates, and patients, to discuss lifesaving cancer research at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago from June 2 through June 6, 2023. The theme for this year’s conference, “Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research,” was in recognition of…