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Category: Patient & Care Partner Stories

  • Pediatric ALK-positive cancer patient

    Pediatric ALK Spotlight Interview with mother and caregiver Ashley Sitorius, Hampstead, North Carolina

    We interviewed , mother and caregiver of 11-year-old Deliah, who was diagnosed with ALK-positive brain cancer when she was just 7. ALK can actually appear in many pediatric cancers as […]

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  • A couple stand together in an autumn park while their kids run around.

    Dan and Brittany Wilson

    Both Dan (the ALK patient) and Brittany (the spouse-caregiver) are actively involved in ALK Positive. We interviewed them both in their home city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about their background, their life with ALK, and about how their volunteer activity has enriched their lives.

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  • patient spotlight: Marc Rosenzweig

    Patient Spotlight: Marc Rosenzweig, West Bloomfield, Michigan

    We interviewed Marc Rosenzweig, a long-term ALK patient and founder of the ALKtALK program that has become a wonderful resource bringing the ALK community closer. 1.    Tell us a little […]

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  • Interview with Dr. Ken Culver, ALK Positive, Inc. Director of Research & Clinical Affairs

    1. Tell us a little about your personal and professional background, and what inspired you to accept the position of Director of Research & Clinical Affairs for ALK Positive, Inc. […]

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  • Andrej Krivda, patient

    PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: Andrej Krivda, Wettingen, Switzerland

    We interviewed fellow ALKie Andrej Krivda on his very interesting journey with ALK+ lung cancer and all the unexpected twists and turns he’s had to navigate since diagnosis. Andrej is […]

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    Introducing ALK Positive Italia An interview with Founder, Patty Saccenti

    ALK Positive, Inc has introduced a section in our newsletter to feature international (non-US) ALK patient groups/organizations. If you would like your group/organization to be featured in a future newsletter, please contact Duncan Preece at duncan.preece@alkpositive.org In this issue, we are introducing ALK Positive Italia and have interviewed the founder, Patty Saccenti.

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  • PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: Debbi Martinez, New Jersey, USA

    Member and fellow ALKie Debbi Martinez is the volunteer working behind the scenes with ALK Positive’s Kindful fundraising platform and doing a great job at that. For this year’s Lung […]

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  • Ruby Blow, Patient Advocate

    PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: Ruby Blow, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Please enjoy our interview with the wonderful and courageous Ruby Blow! 1) Share with us a little bit about yourself, including your personal life, your professional background, and your journey […]

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  • PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: Emily Venanzi, Newton, Massachussetts

    Emily Venanzi is an active member of our Medical Commitee (with particular involvement in the Research Review Panel selecting which research projects to fund) as well as our Research Accelaration […]

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  • Nancee Pronsati, Patient and Vice President of ALK Positive Inc.

    PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: Nancee Pronsati, Golden, Colorado, USA

    Nancee has been an ALK patient for the last 6 years, and she is an incredible member of the ALK community who is devoting her time and resources to multiple […]

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  • PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Charelle Samuels, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

    EDITORS NOTE: Sadly, Dr. Charelle Samuels  passed away on October 8, 2022.  Charelle was a valued volunteer for the ALK Positive Healing Arts program and hosted roundtable groups.  She brought […]

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  • Patient Spotlight: Colin Barton, Denver, Colorado

    Editor’s Note: We had a discussion with long-time member, Medical Committee Chair, Board member and donor, Colin Barton, about his background and personal history, his attitude to life, the achievements […]

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