From Grief to Global Change: How the STARS Program Empowers Advocates to Drive Lung Cancer Research
IASLC TeamDiscover how to turn your personal experience with lung cancer into meaningful change with the IASLC STARS program. Read more
Dr. Karen Reckamp discusses the challenges that both patients and oncologists in the Los Angeles area experienced during the devastating fires. Read more
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. Read more
Breaking the Silence: The #HearHer Campaign for Women with Lung Cancer
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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. Read more
Strength in Numbers: Researchers and Advocacy Groups Unite to Decode the Impact of Genetics on Lung Cancer Risk
Haleigh BehrmanA new genetics study aims to collect data from 10,000 participants diagnosed with lung cancer to improve future outcomes and enhance research. Read more
No “Known” Risk Factors: The Health Consequences of Radiation Therapy
Heidi Nafman-OndaHeidi 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. Read more
Burden of Lung Cancer Care and Treatment Takes a Toll Beyond Pocketbooks
Krithika Subramanian, PhDDr. Katie Smith says pragmatic clinical trials reveal the impact of symptom burden in young patients. Read more
WCLC Closing Plenary Explored Overcoming Barriers to Patient Advocacy Worldwide
Haleigh BehrmanGlobal leaders in patient advocacy assembled during the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer to shed light on ongoing initiatives. Read more
Empowering Change and Amplifying Impact Through Research Advocacy Activities
Erin JungmeyerIn a Q&A with ILCN, patient advocate Isaac Joseph discusses the importance of patient advocacy in resource-limited settings. Read more
Meet the Expert: Digital Health for Supportive Care Delivery
Erin JungmeyerPalliative care expert Dr. Jennifer Temel talks about the role of digital health apps in supportive care interventions during an interview with ILCN. Read more