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On June 23, 2024, the lung cancer community at large lost a beloved advocate, Ivy Elkins. Her story is a testament to the importance of lung cancer research and advocacy, and her legacy inspires us to push forward in our mission.

Lung cancer always comes as a surprise. Find out how an aeronautical engineer and "science geek" uses her skills to advocate for lung cancer patients.

https://hopewithanswers.podbean.com/e/finding-your-lung-cancer-tribe-tips-from-patient-advocates/

Roy Spiegel: Pilot, Husband and Lung Cancer Hero. Married to LCFA President Kim Norris, Roy owned a digital imaging company.

CNN

[…] (IASLC) is the only global organization dedicated to the study of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 6, 500 lung cancer specialists across all disciplines in over 100 countries, forming a global network working together to conquer lung and thoracic cancers worldwide. The association also […]

Cancer Network

[…] Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the only global organization dedicated to studying lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 7, 500 lung cancer specialists across all disciplines in over 100 countries, forming a global network working together to conquer lung and thoracic cancers worldwide. The association also […]

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Early onset of menstruation and menopause may increase women's lung cancer risk, suggesting a possible hormonal influence; further research is needed.

[…] Omicron wave. Omicron is a highly contagious COVID variant. Researchers wanted to see the risk of death from COVID for these patients. The study included over 1, 500 lung cancer patients from around the world who got COVID. The study found that 1 out of 12 lung cancer patients with COVID from Omicron died. […]