Timely and relevant thoracic oncology news brought to you by the only global association dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of lung cancer.

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  • Palliative Care: A Path to Living Well with Advanced Cancer

    Palliative Care: A Path to Living Well with Advanced Cancer

    By

    Angus Pratt, MBA, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care, Patient Advocacy, Supportive & Palliative Care

    Patient Advocates Angus Pratt and Terri Ann DiJulio explore the key role that the medical community plays in helping patients and families understand the importance of palliative care.


  • Breaking the Silence: The #HearHer Campaign for Women with Lung Cancer

    Breaking the Silence: The #HearHer Campaign for Women with Lung Cancer

    By

    Lauren Kiel, BS, et al.
    Early Detection & Screening, Names & News, Patient Advocacy

    Narjust Florez, MD, and Angela Morabito, BS, launched the #HearHer campaign to raise awareness about the increasing incidence of lung cancer among women and the frequent delays in diagnosis.


  • Strength in Numbers: Researchers and Advocacy Groups Unite to Decode the Impact of Genetics on Lung Cancer Risk

    Strength in Numbers: Researchers and Advocacy Groups Unite to Decode the Impact of Genetics on Lung Cancer Risk

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Early Detection & Screening, Global Initiatives, Patient Advocacy

    A new genetics study aims to collect data from 10,000 participants diagnosed with lung cancer to improve future outcomes and enhance research.


  • No “Known” Risk Factors: The Health Consequences of Radiation Therapy

    No “Known” Risk Factors: The Health Consequences of Radiation Therapy

    By

    Heidi Nafman-Onda
    Names & News, Patient Advocacy, Popular Articles, Radiation Oncology

    Heidi Nafman-Onda, founder of The White Ribbon Project, shares her experience discovering and grappling with the long-term effects of radiation therapy and addresses the need for coordinated survivorship care.


  • Burden of Lung Cancer Care and Treatment Takes a Toll Beyond Pocketbooks

    Burden of Lung Cancer Care and Treatment Takes a Toll Beyond Pocketbooks

    By

    Krithika Subramanian, PhD
    Meeting News, Patient Advocacy, Society News

    Dr. Katie Smith says pragmatic clinical trials reveal the impact of symptom burden in young patients.


  • WCLC Closing Plenary Explored Overcoming Barriers to Patient Advocacy Worldwide

    WCLC Closing Plenary Explored Overcoming Barriers to Patient Advocacy Worldwide

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Meeting News, Patient Advocacy, WCLC News

    Global leaders in patient advocacy assembled during the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer to shed light on ongoing initiatives.


  • Empowering Change and Amplifying Impact Through Research Advocacy Activities

    Empowering Change and Amplifying Impact Through Research Advocacy Activities

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, Patient Advocacy, WCLC News

    In a Q&A with ILCN, patient advocate Isaac Joseph discusses the importance of patient advocacy in resource-limited settings.


  • Meet the Expert: Digital Health for Supportive Care Delivery

    Meet the Expert: Digital Health for Supportive Care Delivery

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, Patient Advocacy, WCLC News

    Palliative care expert Dr. Jennifer Temel talks about the role of digital health apps in supportive care interventions during an interview with ILCN.


  • Laura Greco of “Die, Cancer, Die!” Fame will be Remembered for her Passionate Patient Advocacy

    Laura Greco of “Die, Cancer, Die!” Fame will be Remembered for her Passionate Patient Advocacy

    By

    Jill Feldman, MA, et al.
    Meeting News, Names & News, Patient Advocacy, WCLC News

    The legacies patients like Ms. Greco leave serve to remind the thoracic oncology community why its work is vital.


  • Patient Advocate Ivy B. Elkins Leaves Lasting Legacy

    Patient Advocate Ivy B. Elkins Leaves Lasting Legacy

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer, et al.
    Names & News, Patient Advocacy, Society News

    Ms. Elkins, co-founder of the EGFR Resisters advocacy group, will be remembered for her warm and energetic approach to furthering lung cancer research efforts.