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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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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, 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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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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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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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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