Posted on December 14, 2015 by #LCSM Chat
#LCSM Chat Topic for 12/17: Reflecting on 2015, Projecting 2016 for the Lung Cancer Community
Some years are bigger than others, and by just about any measure, 2015 was a banner year for the lung cancer community. We saw new drug approvals for a wide range of lung cancer patients, including immunotherapy for patients with both squamous and non-squamous advanced NSCLC, as well as very recent approvals as holiday presents for patients with an EGFR mutation or ALK rearrangement. We saw many important trials in lung cancer become high priorities, a growing use of next generation sequencing to identify new targets, and new data and greater acceptance… Read More
Posted on December 1, 2015 by #LCSM Chat
#LCSM Chat Topic for 12/3: “The Lung Cancer Advocacy Dilemma: Bridging the Smoking History Divide”
The lung cancer community is made up of a very diverse group of people. We come in all shapes, sizes, colors, creeds, and political affiliations. Where else can one sit at the same table with a hunter and a vegan? An atheist and a born-again Christian? A former punk rocker and a politican? The individuals who make up this vibrant community are brought together for one reason: to make things better for people with lung cancer. We are a family of sorts. As with all families, however, we have subjects that are… Read More
Posted on December 1, 2015 by #LCSM Chat
Profiles in Lung Cancer – Day 30: Jamie Shull
Welcome to the November 30th Edition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2015. Trying to understand what is going on in November – read November 1st blog post. Nancy and Jamie at Hubers 014 I am happy to connect you all with lung cancer advocate Jamie Shull. Jamie will be quite thrilled when lung cancer is a manageable, chronic disease, that keeps people living and living well. She feels strongly, “Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer.” That is the message she spreads. Read more on Kim Wieneke’s Blog Aquarius vs Cancer
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