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

IASLC Launches Beta Version of VIKTOR

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 …

Renowned Researcher Fred Hirsch Delivers 2022 Heine H. Hansen Award Lecture

IASLC Announces Partnerships to Spur Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancer Research, Address Global Challenges in Conquering Thoracic Cancers

… The initiatives include a $2.5 million, 4-year research grant and projects to improve lung cancer biomarker … Partnerships to Spur Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancer Research, Address Global Challenges in Conquering Thoracic …

IASLC, LCRF Request Proposals for New Research Grant

EGFR Resisters Announce 5th Annual Research Summit

Pathology Researcher Keith Kerr Receives 2025 Heine H. Hansen Award

STARS Patient Research Advocate Training Program Seeks Patients and Caregivers

… STARS Patient Research Advocate Training Program Seeks Patients and …

Patient Advocate Ivy B. Elkins Leaves Lasting Legacy

… her warm and energetic approach to furthering lung cancer research efforts. … Patient Advocate Ivy B. Elkins Leaves …