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A new year is underway, with renewed aspirations for a world without lung cancer. We're proud of the science your support is making possible! Your help can make 2024 a milestone year for lifesaving research. |
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Grants awarded in four research areas
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Meet the recipients of the 2023 LCRF Leading Edge Grant in Lung Cancer, LCRF Research Grant on Early Detection and Pre-Neoplasia in Lung Cancer, LCRF Research Grants on Understanding Resistance in Lung Cancer, and LCRF Minority Career Development Award (CDA) for Lung Cancer. |
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IASLC and LCRF partner to fund $2.5M, 4-year team science award
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IASLC and LCRF have created a new Team Science award to focus on furthering the development of novel therapies, including immunotherapeutic approaches, for patients with oncogene-driven lung cancers. "Partnering with IASLC on funding research that will bring us closer to a cure is not only exciting, it is the right thing to do," said Dr. Antoinette Wozniak, LCRF Chief Scientific Officer. "We firmly believe that it is in working together funders as well as researchers that solutions will be discovered and survivorship will increase.” |
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RFPs open for 2024 research awards
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LCRF is accepting submissions for four core funding mechanisms aimed at finding solutions to the most pressing issues in lung cancer. “Each year, LCRF funds innovative new ideas to understand treatment resistance, tackle disparities, increase the diversity of the lung cancer research workforce and support science that seeks solutions to lung cancer’s many complexities, said Katerina Politi, PhD, chair, LCRF Scientific Advisory Board. "The board looks forward to reviewing the many novel applications we will receive through the process." |
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New option for treating ROS-1+ NSCLC
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Patients with ROS-1 positive lung cancer have a new, effective treatment option. In November, the FDA approved reprotrectinib (Augtyro™) for treatment of advanced ROS-1 fusion NSCLC. Memorial Sloan Kettering's Alexander Drilon, MD, a former LCRF grantee, was first author of the TRIDENT-1 trial which led to the development. |
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Jill Morningstar, Tejal Patel join board
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LCRF is pleased to welcome Jill Morningstar and Tejal Patel to its Board of Directors. Ms. Morningstar (left) recently spearheaded a fundraising campaign honoring her husband, Al Fitzpayne. Her efforts resulted in the support of five LCRF grantees. Ms. Patel, a health care executive, was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago while completing her master's degree studies. She formed a team, Breathe Easy Fight Hard, for the 2023 Free to Breathe Chicago Walk and raised over $46K for research. |
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All-new immunotherapy guide available
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LCRF has published an all-new update of its booklet Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Lung Cancer. It joins our flagship booklet, Living with Lung Cancer, which was fully updated in 2023. These free resources, along with an array of other materials for patients and caregivers, are available for order or download at LCRF.org/resources.
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Spanish translations of new materials
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Many of LCRF's free educational resources are now available in Spanish:
- Living with Lung Cancer / Vivir con Cáncer de Pulmón
- Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer / Anólisis Integral de Biomarcadores en el Cáncer de Pulmón
- Biomarkers Quick Guide / Anólisis Integral de Biomarcadores Guía de Consulta Rápida
- Understanding Clinical Trials / Los Ensayos Clinicos para el Cáncer de Pulmón
- Clinical Trials Quick Guide / Los Ensayos Clinicos Guía de Consulta Rápida
- My Lung Cancer Care Plan / Plan Personalizado de Atención de mi Cáncer de Pulmón
- Lung Cancer Symptoms & Screening / Síntomas y Pruebas de Detección
- Personal Lung Cancer Profile tear pad / Perfil Personal del Cáncer de Pulmón
These materials are written especially for patients with lung cancer and their caregivers. Healthcare providers may order in bulk to make these resources available on site. Contact support@LCRF.org if you have questions or need assistance. |
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Upcoming topics for livestream talks
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Dr. Isabel Preeshagul moderates our informative #TogetherSeparately webinars with guest speakers focusing on a variety of topics. Here are upcoming topics for the first part of 2024:
- March 13: IASLC Targeted Therapies Recap with Stephen Liu, MD
- April 17: Lung Cancer from Day 1 with Julia Rotow, MD
- May 15: Women + Lung Cancer with Narjust Florez, MD
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Join Team LCRF and reach your goals!
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Looking for a challenge in 2024? Join Team LCRF for an endurance event and raise funds for lung cancer research! Currently, we have slots for the New York City Half on Sunday, March 17, and the Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday, May 5. Get started by filling out an application to bike or run, or contact Emma Nestler at enestler@LCRF.org. |
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Leap into your future with a free tool
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Want to take an extra step of care for the future of lung cancer research? Leap into action by creating an estate plan and making a lasting legacy with LCRF. Using FreeWill’s online estate planning tool, you can utilize the extra day in 2024 to protect the people you love – and protect our progress on bringing an end to lung cancer.
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Armed with information and support
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Amy knew she needed ammunition to face her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. “I think knowing as much as you can is part of fighting the fight. You can help others in the same boat with accurate information, as well as talk to your own doctors about the information.” |
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...Jeanne Coffey, who held her annual fundraiser in November, which has raised over $75K since its inception in 2016.
...our other top Lung Cancer Awareness Month fundraisers: the McNamara family, Frank McKenna, Julie Kelly, Mary Lou Melchiorre, Edward Collins, Robb Rollinger, Denise Hudy, and Mary Ann Rios.
...Narjust Florez, MD for sharing her knowledge about integrative therapies during December's #TogetherSeparately webinar, and moderator Dr. Isabel Preeshagul.
...Christine Calafiore, LSW, and Charlotte Ference, LMSW, from CancerCare for leading December's Moving Forward: Winter Mindfulness webinar for those who have lost a loved one.
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