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  • Six Facts About Clinical Research Participation for ALK-Positive Lung Cancer Patients

    by Dr. Ken Culver, Executive Director and Medical Director, ALK Positive, Inc.

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  • True or False: Test Your Knowledge of Clinical Trials

    Clinical trials are often misunderstood. This short quiz explores common myths and facts about trials, helping patients better understand participation, safety, and the role research plays in improving outcomes for ALK-positive cancers.

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    ALKtALK: Break Through Cancer’s Jesse Boehm Returns to ALKtALK with information, insight, and hope.

    Sunday, December 14th, Jesse Boehm returns to ALKtALK with an informative update on Break Through Cancer’s PowerRD 2 Cure ALK+ Lung Cancer TeamLab. If you’re hearing about Break Through Cancer for the first time,

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    ALKtALK: Holiday Stress Health

    Who: Dr. Karen Schurgin 📅 When: Sunday, December 7th, 7pm ET📺 Replay: Recording will be available on the ALK Positive YouTube channel Don’t miss this ALKtALK with Dr. Karen Schurgin

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    Living Both Sides of Lung Cancer: Dr. Ross Camidge Returns to ALKtALK

    Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of Thoracic Oncology at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, has been a trusted voice and sought-after second opinion for lung cancer patients around the world

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    ALKtALK: Dr. Angel Qin

    Join the one and only Dr. Angel Qin, thoracic oncologist at the University of Michigan and member of the ALK Positive Scientific Advisory Board, this Sunday at 7 PM ET.

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    Medical Committee Update

    Join us for ALKtALK with Shirish Gadgeel, MD, and gain a deeper understanding of the essential role chemotherapy plays in ALK-positive cancer care.

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    The wait is over— Season 6 of ALKtALK begins with Dr. Christine Lovly.

    Join us for ALKtALK with Shirish Gadgeel, MD, and gain a deeper understanding of the essential role chemotherapy plays in ALK-positive cancer care.

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    Let’s talk meds, interactions, and whole-person care in thoracic oncology.

    Join ALKtALK for a discussion on Managing Meds & More: The Pharmacist’s Role in ALK+ Cancer

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    Dr. Shirish Gadgeel

    Join us for ALKtALK with Shirish Gadgeel, MD, and gain a deeper understanding of the essential role chemotherapy plays in ALK-positive cancer care.

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  • The two most surprising risk factors for lung cancer

    Worldwide about 2,100,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. Approximately 85% of them have used tobacco products. Most are older and in poor health. It’s an insidious disease

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  • ALK patients with hight PD-L1 expression and immunotherapy

    Many of our members are wondering if immunotherapy with current checkpoint inhibitors may be a good idea for them if they have been diagnosed with a high PD-L1 expression. Spoiler

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