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Category: Living with ALK+

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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    Staying active as a lung cancer patient

    What can ALKies do to stay active and improve their fitness? Read on for advice for every fitness level. Recommending regular physical activity has always been part of a doctor’s […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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    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.  […]

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