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We are a patient-driven organization, dedicated to improving the life expectancy & quality of life for ALK-positive cancer patients worldwide. #StrongerTogether
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http://www.alkpositive.org 05-05-2018 01:07:05
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Dr Narjust Florez, MD, FASCO doesnāt shy away from tough, taboo topics. LUNGevity Foundation #HopeSummit, she led a powerful, fearless convo on how cancer affects identity, relationships, intimacy & sexual health. Her message: you deserve care, pleasure & to feel whole. Great parting gifts #LCSM






How could foot pain lead to #lungcancer? Ā Thatās what Kathrin asked when a sore foot led to stage 4 #lungcancer. No cough. No risk factors. Just questions. Ā Her story shows why we need more research, awareness & earlier detection for people who donāt fit the ātypicalā profile.

Promising signals from the ALEK-B ph 2 trial: combining alectinib w bevacizumab achieved 97.1% 12-mo PFS & median PFS of 39.6 months in ALK+ #NSCLC. Intracranial control also notably strong. Could this combo help overcome resistance in more aggressive ALK variants? Oscar Arrieta


Join our ALKtALK tonight 5/18 at 7PM ET Featuring oncology pharmacists Dr Sophia Gilardone & Dr Corrine Stahura from Penn Medicine. Weāre talking meds, interactions & whole-person care in ALK+ #lungcancer. Get insights, ask your Qs & feel more informed alkpositive.org/living-with-alā¦.






Missed the 5/18 ALKtALK? š„ Replayās up! Ā Penn Medicine pharmacists Dr. Gilardone & Dr. Stahura cover: ⢠Managing complex meds ⢠Hidden risks w supplements & herbs ⢠When to call your pharmacist ⢠Whole-person care in ALK+ cancer Ā š Watch here: youtu.be/mML_mJb3EXo




What if a blood test could find #lungcancer before symptoms appear? NHS England is rolling out the EarlyCDT-Lung testāgiving more people the chance to catch cancer early, when it can still be treated and hope is strongest. england.nhs.uk/2025/05/nhs-fi⦠#ASCO25 #LCSM

