Dedicated to improving the lives
of ALK Positive patients worldwide.
Wife. Mama.
Professional.
Volunteer.
ALK+
Dedicated to improving the lives
of ALK Positive patients worldwide.
Organizer. Leader.
Volunteer.
ALK+
By Patients.
For Patients.
We are a patient-driven group providing support, empathy and research funding to change thge furture for ALK-positive lung cancer patients.
$8 million
in research funded by
ALK Positive since
2018
WHAT IS ALK+ ?
ALK-positive cancer is a type of cancer caused by an acquired abnormality of the ALK gene. It’s not thought to be inherited or passed on to others in any way. There is no known cause or cure (once it has spread to other parts of the body) and occurs in about 70,000 people, worldwide, every year.
LIVING WITH ALK+ ?
ALK Positive is a family of patients/survivors & caregivers, just like you, who are facing ALK-positive cancer with hope. We are here to provide support, research and access to resources that will help you be informed on your treatment journey.
70,000
new cases of lung cancer each year worldwide are
ALK+
PATIENTS + CAREGIVERS
Find Hope and Support with ALK+
ALK-positive is a family of patients/survivors & caregivers just like you, who are facing ALK-positive lung cancer with hope.
- Join the Facebook Support Group
- Access our Second Opinion program
- Learn about cutting-edge clinical trials
Join our next ALKtALK
Coming Up This Sunday…
June 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Managing Metastasis with Dr. Stephen Liu
For the majority of people living with ALK-positive cancer, progression is an inevitable part of the process. However, understanding what progression means—and having a plan of action in place—can ease anxiety and help patients and care partners feel more prepared for what comes next.
Join us this Sunday, as we welcome Dr. Stephen Liu, a leading thoracic oncologist to walk us through how different types of progression are evaluated and managed. He’ll help demystify how treatment decisions are made—increasing a TKI dose, switching therapies, monitoring difficult-to-reach areas, and more.
Whether newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or supporting someone you love, this session will help you better understand your options and navigate your next steps with confidence.
Zoom in to be informed and empowered.
This session will be recorded and uploaded to the ALK Positive YouTube channel for those unable to attend live.
ALKtALK is this Sunday!
June 29, 2025 at 7pm ET
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“When I did find support, that support was through ALK Positive. That changed everything for me in terms of my outlook. It literally helped me recognize that it was important for me to have hope.”
RUBY BLOW (CENTER), ATLANTA, GA, USA
