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Category: ALK Positive News

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    $7.6M Gift Launches New Lung Cancer Research Initiative at University of Michigan’s Rogel Cancer Center

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a reprint of a press release from the University of Michigan’s Rogel Cancer Center – this $7.6 million gift from Judith L. Tam and the Richard […]

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    Understanding ALK structural data

    “Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories”; a quote by the famous Chinese historical figure Sun Tzu. Accordingly, scientists have been working hard at understanding the […]

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    Sequencing treatment in ALK-positive cancer

    The proverbial question, “what is my best treatment option?” is always on a patient’s mind. With the current treatment options available to us, ALKies, “what should we do?” comes up […]

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  • The latest from ALK Positive Inc.

    ALK Positive, Inc. became a registered 501c3 (nonprofit) organization in March 2021. Both the ALK Positive Board of Directors and the ALK Positive Committees are comprised of volunteer members from […]

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  • Fundraising Guide and Tips for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

    About Lung Cancer Awareness MonthNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) — an excellent time of year to raise awareness and funds for research. LCAM is ALK Positive’s largest fundraising […]

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    International Ambassadors Survey- ALK Life Study

    An informal survey was conducted with our ALK International Ambassadors, volunteers from various countries who are passionate about sharing their experiences with others. A total of 22 countries were represented […]

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  • Stronger Together: ALK+ (Virtual) Summit 2021 July 31 & Aug 1

    TWO AMAZING DAYS of Knowledge, Hope, Sharing & Connection REGISTRATION IS FREE! DAY 1_SATURDAY AGENDA: (All times Eastern Standard)10:00am-11:00am (EST) Welcome! We are kicking off our ALK Summit 2021 with […]

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  • FAQ @ ALK Positive Inc

    FAQ about ALK Positive Research   What is ALK-positive lung cancer? “ALK-positive” is a type of lung cancer involving a mutation of one type of gene, Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase. All […]

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    Lung Cancer Awareness Month: lung cancer by the numbers

    “Because in our pain we must find each other – mirror to mirror the grace of our shared humanity, the stunningly broken beauty of our shared grief.And you can let […]

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    ALK Positive funds two new clinical trials

    November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which is a good time to reflect on our successes as an organization. In 2020, we were excited to announce that the ALK Positive/LUNGevity […]

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  • Lung Cancer Research Awards funded by ALK Positive Inc. in partnership with LUNGevity Foundation

    ALK-positive lung cancer patients continue to fund research relevant to their survival FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC (Date, 2020) — Patient group ALK Positive and LUNGevity Foundation today announced the […]

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  • Announcing $5,000 Scholarships for Children of Parents with Rare Lung Cancer

    $5000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF PARENTS WITH RARE LUNG CANCER College scholarship enabled by the family of Regina Dieker Kay & ALK Positive   Washington DC, March 15th, 2020 – […]

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