LUNGevity

April 14, 2022

Patients who are part of an advocacy group may be better equipped to understand biomarker testing during a lung cancer diagnosis and feel more empowered.

April 13, 2022

The FDA’s recent approval of Opdivo plus chemotherapy may be beneficial for some patients with non-small cell lung cancer, further highlighting the need for multidisciplinary care.

February 03, 2022

Patients with lung cancer whose symptoms were managed by automated alerts to their care team through an electronic system after surgery had fewer post-surgical complications than patients who received standard care.

November 07, 2021

Upal Basu Roy has a true gift of being able to think from his heart. He educates the patient community, helps patients navigate the fragmented system, fights for drug access issues in other countries, addresses disparities and supports patient-driven initiatives in research and advocacy.

November 04, 2021

Medical experts and people living with lung cancer share the importance of early detection of lung cancer to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

October 28, 2021

The first of six innovative, specialized patient resources, the KRAS gateway allows patients to easily access KRAS-specific information and connect to community.

September 09, 2021

The impact from 9/11 continues to this day, including the increased risk for cancer in first responders and survivors who inhaled the toxins contained in the air around ground zero.

September 07, 2021

Soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Judy Meyers returned to work in Manhattan, despite the terrible air quality. Years later, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, which is directly related to being in New York City in the aftermath of the destruction of the Twin Towers.

July 24, 2021

A patient with small cell lung cancer nominates writes about the woman who connected her to others with the same diagnosis.

July 18, 2021

Katie Brown, senior vice president of survivorship and support for LUNGevity Foundation, wrote about a program for patients to gain knowledge from survivors.

April 25, 2021

As part of its “Speaking Out” video series, CURE® spoke with Katie Brown from LUNGevity about challenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic — including delays in screening — and resources to help patients through these trying times.

April 07, 2021

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March 02, 2021

A young mother and athlete discusses receiving a shocking diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer and her incredible response to treatment with a single, targeted drug.

February 02, 2021

A survey conducted by the LUNGevity Foundation determined that 96% of patients with lung cancer felt that they were concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic affecting their treatment.

December 05, 2017

Patient Advocacy Summit brings together advocacy organizations and other key stakeholders to share ideas about how to improve survivors’ quality of life.

July 02, 2015

Does sugar cause cancer? Does sugar feed cancer?

May 12, 2015

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer killer, claiming more lives than the next four major cancers combined, but believe it or not, there are many reasons to be hopeful.