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ALINA Trial Unveils a Paradigm Shift in the Battle Against Early Stage, Resectable ALK-Positive Lung Cancer
One of the challenges in our community has been the treatment of earlier stages of ALK-positive lung cancer, including stages IA through 3A. Historically, we’ve faced a lack of definitive guidelines for addressing the illness that represents 30-40% of the total ALK lung cancer population. Patients in these stages are traditionally treated with surgical tumor…
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Q & A Transcript: 2022 ALK Summit with Dr. Schenk and Dr. Camidge
There was an excellent Q&A session with Dr. Schenk and Dr. Camidge at the 2022 ALK Summit in Denver. Colin Barton, (Member of our Medical Committee), has graciously taken the time to list the questions and times on the video recording that is available on our ALK Positive Youtube Channel.
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Clinical Trials for ALK-positive Cancers – Are They for Me?
Clinical trials have been instrumental in developing all treatments for ALK-positive cancers. Many of our longest survivors have participated in clinical trials of treatments that are now the standard of care.
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Chemotherapy 101
One of the challenges in our community has been the treatment of earlier stages of ALK-positive lung cancer, including stages IA through 3A. Historically, we’ve faced a lack of definitive guidelines for addressing the illness that represents 30-40% of the total ALK lung cancer population. Patients in these stages are traditionally treated with surgical tumor…
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Hope for ALK+ NSCLC Patients
It’s important that we generate our own hope throughout the challenges and difficulties of ALK+ NSCLC. Oh yes, there is plenty to be hopeful about on the research and treatment fronts. The news about next-generation TKIs, chemotherapy, vaccines, a variety of promising trials; all give credence to the case for much longer survival than ever. …
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Hydration Dos & Don’ts
Hydration talk. When I am sick, I always seek out a bowl of “chicken noodle soup.” In every culture, there’s always something soothing, whether it is a stew, soup, or something more substantial when you are feeling down. It works because these types of food can give you the essential nutrition you need when you…
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Covid-19 vaccines and lung cancer patients
What are Covid-19 vaccines made of and how do they work? Moreover, should lung cancer patients take them? With the rise of Covid-19 infection rates and the promise of a Covid-19 vaccine, we are going to delve into the questions of “what is a vaccine?” and “should we or should we not take it”? What…
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Cancer and Exercise: The results you’ve been looking for
New year, new exercise regimen to lose weight and feel better. That’s everyone’s New Year’s resolution. But you just can’t see that happening this year. You want to forget about it. Who has the energy for exercise when you’re recovering from the holidays, getting the kids geared up for another stretch of online classes, and…
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The real reason you’re struggling with holiday depression
Holly jolly parties, eggnog, gingerbread cookies, joyous Christmas carols, and family celebrations. All signs of the holiday season. A time of giving, joy, and vitality. The happiest time of the year. But not for everyone. For some, what should be a time of jubilation is a time of cold, dark despair. Forget about fa-la-la…
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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 your grief see my grief and let our tears mingle into some kind of healing alchemy, and you’ll know what I know.That we are never…
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Side effects compliation & comparison
IMPORTANT: This table is a list of various side effects members have shared. Please remember, this is NOT a medical document. Please use it as a guide and a starting point. Please consult your medical team for specific advice! Please open the PDF for the full compilation AUTHOR: Alice Chou