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The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative: we aim to spread awareness about the importance of lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals.

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Jeff Yang MD FACS (@chifujeffyang) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, at #AATS2025, Alex Honnold gave an absolutely inspiring & riveting talk about his experiences in #freesolo climbing!! ALCSI’s Soneesh Kothagundla also got a chance to ask him if he could help raise #lungcancerscreening awareness!! Alex said, “I’m happy to learn more.”

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In this episode of #thinkingthoracic, Dr. Jeff Yang MD FACS & Alexandra Potter (Mass General Surgery) discuss how current lung cancer screening guidelines miss nearly half of diagnosed patients—and how updates could expand access for women, minorities & former smokers. ow.ly/HSZg50VKAUV

In this episode of #thinkingthoracic, Dr. <a href="/ChiFuJeffYang/">Jeff Yang MD FACS</a> &amp; <a href="/alexandra_p_24/">Alexandra Potter</a> (<a href="/MGHSurgery/">Mass General Surgery</a>) discuss how current lung cancer screening guidelines miss nearly half of diagnosed patients—and how updates could expand access for women, minorities &amp; former smokers. ow.ly/HSZg50VKAUV
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We had a such great time w/ the University of Washington ALCSI team at #AATS2025!!! We had 3 presentations & 2 posters on #lungcancer & #thoracic surgery topics. Had fun on robot simulation & learned from renowned thoracic surgeons. So grateful to spend time with our amazing

We had a such great time w/ the University of Washington ALCSI team at #AATS2025!!!  We had 3 presentations &amp; 2 posters on #lungcancer &amp;  #thoracic surgery topics.  Had fun on robot simulation &amp; learned from renowned thoracic surgeons.  So grateful to spend time with our amazing
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Dr. Linda Martin (Linda Martin) presented the surgical outcomes of the Alliance AFT-46 trial at #AATS2025. AFT-46 is chemo / durva followed by surgery for stage IIIA/IIIB N2 NSCLC. This is a really special study for our field — the rare investigator-initiated multi-center

Dr. Linda Martin (<a href="/LindaMThoracic/">Linda Martin</a>) presented the surgical outcomes of the Alliance AFT-46 trial at #AATS2025.  AFT-46 is chemo / durva followed by surgery for stage IIIA/IIIB N2 NSCLC. This is a really special study for our field — the rare investigator-initiated multi-center
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Dr. Misty Shields (Misty Dawn Shields) giving a wonderful fireside chat at the LiveLung (LiveLung) Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit. This meeting has been incredibly inspiring — I’ve met several small cell cancer survivors and learned their moving stories. Montessa Lee was diagnosed

Dr. Misty Shields (<a href="/drshieldsmd/">Misty Dawn Shields</a>) giving a wonderful fireside chat at the LiveLung (<a href="/LiveLung1/">LiveLung</a>) Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit.  This meeting has been incredibly inspiring — I’ve met several small cell cancer survivors and learned their moving stories. Montessa Lee was diagnosed
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A true champion for lung cancer screening, Dr. Jeffrey Yang (Jeff Yang MD FACS) leads the way for awareness & advocacy w/ ALCSI. LCS can help find early stage SCLC! Implementation of LCS is key to improve SCLC outcomes. Grateful to hear his work at LiveLung SCLC Summit.

A true champion for lung cancer screening, Dr. Jeffrey Yang (<a href="/ChiFuJeffYang/">Jeff Yang MD FACS</a>) leads the way for awareness &amp; advocacy w/ <a href="/AmLungCSI/">ALCSI</a>. LCS can help find early stage SCLC! Implementation of LCS is key to improve SCLC outcomes. Grateful to hear his work at <a href="/LiveLung1/">LiveLung</a> SCLC Summit.
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Only 18% of high-risk people get screened for lung cancer. If you’re 50–80 & smoked ~20 yrs or know someone who did, talk to your doctor or call (339) 221-3158 to learn more. Screening saves lives. #LiveConnectedLiveWell

Only 18% of high-risk people get screened for lung cancer. If you’re 50–80 &amp; smoked ~20 yrs or know someone who did, talk to your doctor or call (339) 221-3158 to learn more. Screening saves lives. #LiveConnectedLiveWell
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Congratulations to Dr. Yang!!! No matter how busy or tired you are, you always find time to mentor and teach and we’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for being such an inspirational role model!!! 👏 👏 👏

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Our Boston ALCSI team had an amazing time today at the Joseph R. Betancourt Health Fair with James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, hosted Dr. Rick Lee 이재방! We were able to talk to many people about #lungcancer and #lungcancerscreening!

Our Boston ALCSI team had an amazing time today at the Joseph R. Betancourt Health Fair with <a href="/javawithJimmy/">James ‘Jimmy’ Hills</a>, hosted Dr. <a href="/RickLee6/">Rick Lee 이재방</a>! We were able to talk to many people about #lungcancer and #lungcancerscreening!
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Last week, our Appalachian State University ALCSI chapter hosted an amazing #WhiteRibbon Build and Card Making event. During this event, they were able to educate the community about #lungcancer and raise #lungcancerawareness! Amazing job!

Last week, our Appalachian State University ALCSI chapter hosted an amazing #WhiteRibbon Build and Card Making event. During this event, they were able to educate the community about #lungcancer and raise #lungcancerawareness! Amazing job!
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Amazing job to ALCSI’s Medical College of Georgia chapter for collaborating with AstraZenecaUS on an event to raise awareness for #lungcancerscreening! Our team always enjoys working with AstraZeneca and appreciate everything they do to advance the field of #lungcancer and

Amazing job to ALCSI’s Medical College of Georgia chapter for collaborating with <a href="/AstraZenecaUS/">AstraZenecaUS</a> on an event to raise awareness for #lungcancerscreening! Our team always enjoys working with AstraZeneca and appreciate everything they do to advance the field of #lungcancer and