Sydney Barned, MD, was 33 years old and in her medical residency when she was diagnosed with stage 4 ALK-positive lung cancer. A year prior to diagnosis, she woke up with severe shortness of breath and decided she needed [...]
Patients, researchers, physicians, and caregivers honored at annual event SAN CARLOS, Calif. and WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2 for Lung Cancer) honored leaders in lung cancer research and treatment, as well as dedicated lung cancer caregivers at its [...]
Hank Baskett was accompanying a friend to an appointment at the VA hospital in Amarillo, TX, when he figured that maybe he should see a doctor about his persistent, hacking cough. An X-ray, an MRI, and a CAT scan [...]
I was diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC adenocarcinoma on November 3, 2017 and found out I was ALK positive on November 26. Being diagnosed with lung cancer came as a total shock, especially since I am a non-smoker. My [...]
The history of lung cancer awareness month (LCAM) exemplifies the famous quote by Margaret Mead that states: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” [...]
Sarina Logan is 41 and was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in 2018. Thanks to the urging of family friend and GO2 for Lung Cancer Co-founder Bonnie Addario, Logan had comprehensive biomarker testing. The finding that her [...]
UW Health Swedish American is preparing to host a Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event this November. Their goal is twofold: to honor lung cancer patients and caregivers and to provide education for their staff caring for lung [...]
My name is Julian Fletcher and I live in Bowie, MD. I was diagnosed on March 12, 2019 with Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer with a Her2 mutation. I’ve been inspired throughout my journey by the gratitude I [...]
As we enter Lung Cancer Awareness Month, our mantra of “Lung Cancer: It’s Personal” could not have been on display better than during our recent 2020 Centers of Excellence (COE) Summit. This event brought together more than 300 healthcare [...]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (#lcam), a time for us to pull out the bullhorn and amplify our collective voices to speak up and speak out about the importance of screening, comprehensive biomarker testing, research, funding, community engagement, [...]