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MEET YOUR STAFF: Introducing Sadia Yaakov, Medical Project Manager at ALK Positive, Inc
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and had an interest in cancer research from the time that I was a child. I was exposed to Fox Chase Cancer Center very early on and knew from that moment that I wanted to do something to help in the fight against cancer. I attended University of…
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Palliative Care for ALK-Positive Lung Cancer: Research Identifies a Vital Resource for Improving Quality of Life
For individuals diagnosed with ALK-positive lung cancer, the mention of palliative care can often lead to confusion or misunderstanding. Many wonder: Why is palliative care recommended? How does it fit into my treatment plan? Do I need it now, or is it something to consider later? Let’s look at the research and explore how palliative…
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MEET YOUR STAFF: Introducing Katie Delaney, Philanthropy Operations Manager at ALK Positive, Inc.
With over a decade of entrepreneurship and management experience, I’ve learned one enduring truth: obstacles become opportunities when met with hard work and dedication. Believing that anything is possible with perseverance and self-belief, I’ve discovered that the greatest gift is empowering others to believe in themselves as well.
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Break Through Cancer and ALK Positive, Inc. Team Up to Conquer ALK-Positive Lung Cancer with a $2 Million, Multi-year, Research Partnership
Break Through Cancer announces a new partnership with ALK Positive Inc. (ALK Positive), a foundation funded by patients with ALK-positive lung cancer and their families. ALK Positive and Break Through Cancer are joining forces to fund a new initiative in lung cancer research with the hope of creating durable responses and cures for patients with…
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ALK Positive Europe – Strengthening the voice of ALK-positive cancer patients in Europe
ALK Positive Europe (APEU) was founded in 2022 and has its origin in a Facebook group of European patient advocates who were supported in the beginnings by Gina Hollenbeck. In
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ALK Positive and Lung Cancer Research Foundation: Expanding Our Research Partnership
June 15, 2023 – ALK Positive and the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) are pleased to announce a groundbreaking research partnership to fund $2 million in ALK-positive lung cancer research over
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Instructions and Call for Patient Participation in The University of Michigan Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative
The University of Michigan Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative is recruiting ALK positive NSCLC patients for extensive and sustained studies of the course of each individual’s disease. Their
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Call for Patient Participation in The University of Michigan Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative
The University of Michigan Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative is recruiting ALK positive NSCLC patients for extensive and sustained studies of the course of each individual’s disease. Their
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Announcing the ALK International Development Alliance (IDA)
As part of the ALK Positive mission statement the ALK Positive Inc Board of Directors is committed to assisting ALK patients worldwide. Whilst there are many international members in the
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ALK Positive and LUNGevity Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2022 ALK-Positive Research Awards
To transform advanced ALK-positive lung cancer into a chronic or curable disease, ALK Positive to award $1.75 million through their research award program WASHINGTON, DC (December 1, 2022)— Patient organization
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Groups Award Two Grants for ALK-positive Lung Cancer Research
(December 28, 2022) – ALK Positive Inc. (ALK Positive) and The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) announce funding of two ALK-positive related lung cancer projects. These grants, totaling $500,000, are
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Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Program
Highly successful Covid vaccines have raised the question of ‘why not cancer vaccines?’, a question of great interest and financial contribution for the ALK Positive NSCLC community in recent years.