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    The Low Country Boil: Receipe by fellow ALKie and Chef, Juli Posner

    This comforting soup makes a delicious and savory soup that’s perfect for those cold busy nights in the Fall and Winter when butternut squash is also in season. *feel free to substitute sweet pork sausage in this recipe if spicy isn’t your thing! One pot – 30 minutes start to finish!

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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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  • ALK Positive and Lung Cancer Research Foundation: Expanding Our Research Partnership

    June 15, 2023 – ALK Positive and the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) are pleased to announce a groundbreaking research partnership to fund $2 million in ALK-positive lung cancer research over the next three years.  As the leading patient-led organization in ALK-positive cancer, ALK Positive is excited to spearhead this innovative initiative and raise funds to…

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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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    Instructions and Call for Patient Participation in The University of Michigan Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative

    The University of Michigan Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative is recruiting ALK positive NSCLC patients for extensive and sustained studies of the course of each individual’s disease. Their research is enabled by the continuing donation of patients’ blood samples, tumor tissue samples, and/or malignant fluids, as each may be available over time for…

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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 about yourself, your personal and professional background, and your journey with ALK-positive lung cancer so far. I am a proud father of two sons, Jacob…

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    Marinated Skewered Chicken Recipe by Chef and Fellow ALKie, Juli Posner

    This delicious marinated skewered chicken and vegetables is SO easy to throw together. I call it a non-recipe recipe, since anyone can do this!!  Just leave yourself a few hours to marinate all the components. The longer they marinate, the better they are! Cubed chicken breasts (or chicken thighs, depending on preference) and vegetables marinated…

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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. I became a medical doctor because I sincerely wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. The University of Iowa gave me a fantastic…

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    Call for Patient Participation in The University of Michigan Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative

    The University of Michigan Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative is recruiting ALK positive NSCLC patients for extensive and sustained studies of the course of each individual’s disease.  Their research is enabled by the continuing donation of patients’ blood samples, tumor tissue samples, and/or malignant fluid as each may be available over time for…

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  • Announcing the ALK International Development Alliance (IDA)

    As part of the ALK Positive mission statement the ALK Positive Inc Board of Directors is committed to assisting ALK patients worldwide. Whilst there are many international members in the independent ALK Facebook Support Group, we are also greatly encouraged by the numerous international patients and caregivers who have subscribed to our newsletter. Amongst other…

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    The ALK Positive Lung Cancer Registry and Survey Need You!!

    What do patients that go only a short time before tumor progression have in common? What do patients that have many years before tumor progression have in common? What do patients experiencing a lot of problems with adverse effects with ALK TKIs have in common? Is exercise associated with cancer outcomes, or quality of life?…

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    You Can Find a Clinical Trial with the Help of ALK Positive Inc.

    At any juncture in treatment, those with ALK Positive cancers are faced with hard choices.  Whether you are first starting treatment or you are changing treatment due to progression or side effects, multiple options may be available. At these critical decision points, a clinical trial could be an excellent choice. You may trust your doctor…

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