From Grief to Global Change: How the STARS Program Empowers Advocates to Drive Lung Cancer Research

… from a grieving family member into a passionate patient research advocate. Despite not having a background in healthcare or cancer research, Caleb was driven to make a difference. Together with … generating critical data that could shape future cancer research in Nigeria. Today, Caleb is part of the IASLC …

Words Matter: Coping with Misinformation in Healthcare

… In the complex and fast-moving world of cancer research, even institutions can have trouble keeping … I drew this to the attention of both the organization’s research department and the communications department. I … some time and experimentation to reach that consensus. As researchers uncover more information through trials and case …

Patient Advocacy in 2023: A Look Back at Advocacy Efforts, Patient Concerns

… since 2018, I have the growth and dynamism of patient research advocacy. This growth, while encouraging, comes with a bittersweet reality—prominent patient research advocates are frequently lost along the journey, as … in  Passing of The Baton—On the Death of Patient Research Advocates . Their absence reminds me how fragile and …

WCLC Closing Plenary Explored Overcoming Barriers to Patient Advocacy Worldwide

… Leigh Countering misconceptions about fundraising for research and addressing resource constraints were some … that Yvonne Diaz, co-founder and chair of Oncogene Cancer Research UK, encountered during the organization’s formation. … establishing a tissue bank in the UK. The bank supports research aimed at developing treatments for resistance to …

Food as Medicine: Research Aims to Understand the Power of Nutrition in Treating Cancer

… Cancer Center and the James Cancer Hospital/Solove Research Institute, recently spoke with ILCN about the study … the EORTC QLQ-C30 (the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Group Core … treatment effect. So this is a really hot area of ongoing research right now. How do you either change the diet or …

Can Artificial Intelligence Identify Those at High Risk and Shift the Lung Cancer Screening Paradigm?

… MD, MPH Many hope such a future is possible, including researcher Lecia V. Sequist, MD, MPH, who is Program Director … are not missed. The thing I’m excited about, and where my research focuses, is how we can use AI in another way. I’m … of lung cancer? Dr. Sequist:  We are currently doing research to try and understand that, but from the data we have …

Modified Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Requirements May Reduce Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening, Treatment

… racial disparities in screening eligibility. The research was presented on December 2 by investigator Alexandra … from racial and ethnic minority groups, according to the research presented by Ms. Potter, who is co-founder and … women qualifying for screening from 42.5% to 63.8%. “Our research challenges current lung cancer screening practices …

EGFR Resisters Announce 5th Annual Research Summit

… Advocacy group says its annual research events are key to its mission: Making EGFR-mutated … chronic disease. … EGFR Resisters Announce 5th Annual Research Summit … Erin Jungmeyer …

Regulating Artificial Intelligence

… regulate the use of artificial intelligence in clinical research? How likely is it that AI could lead us to erroneous … data-driven tools. ILCN:  Another potential use for AI in research could be evaluating disease burden. To what extent do … Singh:  FDA recognizes the interest and potential for AI research tools to aid in disease evaluation, such as with …

Gender Disparity in Lung Cancer

… for gender-sensitive approaches in healthcare policy, research, and clinical practice. Neglecting this issue not … to healthcare women face. As healthcare providers and researchers, understanding historical themes and raising … for gender-sensitive approaches in healthcare policy, research, and clinical practice. … Gender Disparity in Lung …

Comprehensive Analysis of Proteomics Identifies New, Druggable Drivers of NSCLC—and New Avenue for Continued Research

… Druggable Drivers of NSCLC—and New Avenue for Continued Research … Beth Fand Incollingo …

The Peaks and Valleys in Lung Cancer Therapeutics Research

… The Peaks and Valleys in Lung Cancer Therapeutics Research …