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| New lung cancer study with 23andMe |
| Genetic health company 23andMe has joined LCRF and 20 lung cancer organizations on a new study to help advance lung cancer research. The study's goal is to build a comprehensive, open-source database of heritable genetics and patient-reported data in lung cancer. Data will be made available to approved researchers, nonprofits, and institutions at no cost. |
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| Findings presented at ASCO meeting |
| The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in June included big news in the lung cancer arena. The results of three lung cancer trials LAURA, ADRIATIC, and REACH PC – were among the top five presentations at the plenary session; promising outcomes from the CROWN trial also were highlighted. LCRF's Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Antoinette Wozniak, explained what the findings could mean for patients in our Science Made Simple series. LCRF's science team also talked about ASCO in a recent video update. |
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| Research Advocate group expands |
| LCRF has nearly doubled its Research Advocate group, which includes patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates tasked with helping determine what research the organization funds. Seven new members bring the group to a total 16 volunteers committed to identifying and funding innovative lung cancer research. |
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| Let's talk about the latest science |
| Dr. Isabel Preeshagul moderates our informative #TogetherSeparately live online talks with guest speakers who focus on a variety of topics. Our June livestream was an overview of the ASCO Annual Meeting with Benjamin Levy, MD – a recording is available here. The World Conference on Lung Cancer takes place in early September, and our next #TogetherSeparately livestream will recap that meeting. Join us Wednesday, Sept. 25 for a informative discussion with Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD and Jyoti Patel, MD. |
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| Just 8 weeks away! Register today |
| If you haven't yet signed up for a Free to Breathe Walk, it's time!People who come to a Free to Breathe Walk tell us that it's something they look forward to all year. Experience the community and inspiration for yourself get a team together and register now! Raise $100 and get this year's walk t-shirt. It's easy, and we're here to help you every step of the way.
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| 17th annual Elliot's Legacy family festival |
| On Sunday, Aug. 11, the Chalmé family hosted their 17th annual Elliot's Legacy family festival in honor of Elliot Chalmé A"H, who died of lung cancer in 2006. The event featured kite designing and flying, face painting, rides, prizes, food, and fun. |
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| Harness the power of your will |
| August is National Make-A-Will Month, and LCRF invites you to consider your own will-power by creating a will. In just 20 minutes, you can find a sense of security knowing that you’ve protected your family, dictated important decisions, and made a lasting legacy to support better outcomes for patients for years to come. |
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| Our friends need your help! |
| Our friends at EGFR Resisters are looking for volunteer help in several different areas, including social media and advocacy. Your contribution of time and talent will have an immediate effect in keeping this organization strong! Details at LCRF.org/EGFRvolunteer. |
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| Education and community build determination, confidence |
| “I did not want to know anything about my cancer,” Suzanne remembers thinking when she learned of her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. "Today, I am the leader of my fight. It took me a year to get there. I admire those who take the reins right from the beginning." |
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...Danyelle Shapiro and Ashley Katzen, who hosted their 7th annual Purple & White Fight Night in May to benefit LCRF and the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research. They raised $80,000 this year in tribute to Ashley's mom and Danyelle's dad.
...Scalora Consulting Group for hosting their Helping Hand Fund golf tournament and raising over $55,000 for lung cancer research.
...Dr. Benjamin Levy for leading June's #TogetherSeparately talk recapping the ASCO Annual Meeting, with Drs. Isabel Preeshagul and Antoinette Wozniak.
...Rajat Thawani, MBBS, Denise Rouse, MMSPA and Dr. Mary J. Fidler, who joined Dr. Antoinette Wozniak on May 15 to share their expertise during LCRF Together Chicago.
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