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

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 …

Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening: The Latest Randomized Controlled Trial Evidence

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 …

Program Trains Patient Research Advocates to be STARS

… Program Trains Patient Research Advocates to be STARS … Lauren Evoy Davis …

Empowering Change and Amplifying Impact Through Research Advocacy Activities

Tobacco Control Impacts Everyone in Respiratory Medicine, JTO CRR Editor Says

… In a Q&A with ILCN, new JTO Clinical and Research Reports Editor-in-Chief Dr. Emily Stone discusses her … and the importance of open-access journals in elevating research globally. … Tobacco Control Impacts Everyone in …

Tobacco Control Committee Chair Discusses Recent Legislative, Research Developments

… Control Committee Chair Discusses Recent Legislative, Research Developments … Erin Jungmeyer …

Tobacco Endgame: A Critical Frontier for Lung Cancer Prevention and Equity

… grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores. Research has demonstrated the efficacy of this policy and that … For the lung cancer community, this means supporting research and interventions that address vulnerable populations … use in clinical trials. Advance cross-disciplinary research connecting policy exposure to incidence and outcomes. …

Committee Update: Advocates Offer Unique Support to Members, Help Investigators Understand Patients

… Feldman said ensuring the patient voice is present in research helps to improve the work being done to reduce the …