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...About 5 percent of all lung cancers are ALK-positive. And about 30 percent of lung cancers in people diagnosed under age 40 are ALK-positive. People who develop ALK-positive lung cancer...

...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I was young - only 46 years old. The day I was diagnosed, I kept thinking about my oldest brother because he was...

...I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I was on the younger end of the spectrum compared to the average age of someone diagnosed, which is 70. I have...

...This past December, I celebrated my 9-year cancerversary. While I am obviously thrilled to have lived way longer than I expected when diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, this cancerversary...

...Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. This is partly because lung cancer is often found in later stages. It also can look like many other illnesses...

...We are incredibly saddened to share that Patient Leader Julie Swedberg passed away on April 1, 2023. Julie was diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma at age 41, and she went...

...I’ve been asked by newly diagnosed lung cancer patients how did I decide on my treatments. This is a good question because these newly diagnosed patients are lost, scared, and...

...When we discuss our experiences with doctors, the conversation can go through a level of peaks - it's something. Some have had interesting experiences mixed with good and bad, or...

...Living with lung cancer has changed my perspective on life. I have been interested in clinical studies as well as the different lung cancer treatment options for my ALK-positive biomarker. Being...

...My sweet daughter turned 18 not long ago. I feel like I only blinked. Honestly, I was always so worried about lung cancer and the future that I found a lot...

...Bacteria play an important role in a person's immune system. Today, scientists are looking at ways to use bacteria to treat cancer and other illnesses. One research team at Columbia...

...The Beatles were a popular rock band formed in the 1960s. Their songs have lived on until now. My children and my 2-year-old grandson know their songs by heart. My...

...More people may know of chemotherapy or "chemo" as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy as a cancer treatment is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy is a promising advancement...

...I have to share with you my first Hope Summit experience. It was amazing! But before I get into it, I must tell you how I learned about LUNGevity and...

...I was invited to talk to graduate students in the Department of Medical Physics at the University of Toronto, Canada. These students are pursuing their master's (MSC) and Ph.D. degrees...