World Lung Cancer Day Happenings

World Lung Cancer Day Schedule

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9 am P | 10 am M | 11 am C | Noon E

Kicking off World Lung Cancer Day with the voices that matter most – our patient advocates and LCFA team sharing why research funding transforms lives.

Featured: Dr. Jarushka Naidoo, leading thoracic oncologist and researcher; Triparna Sen, Ph.D., innovative lung cancer scientist; and Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas, thoracic surgeon.

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer Moment: Frank McKenna

9:15 AM Pacific / 12:15 PM Eastern

Know Your Biomarker – Personalized medicine starts here – understanding the genetic blueprint of your cancer can unlock targeted treatments.

Featured: James Hiter, lung cancer survivor and advocate; Jacob Kaufman, Ph.D., biomarker research expert.

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Gail & Jim Fackler

9:30 AM Pacific / 12:30 PM Eastern

SCLC – New Hope Rising – Small cell lung cancer patients now have reasons for optimism with breakthrough treatments changing the landscape.

Featured: Wendy Brooks, SCLC survivor and advocate; Montessa Lee, patient advocate; and Triparna Sen, Ph.D., SCLC researcher

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Montessa Lee

9:45 AM Pacific / 12:45 PM Eastern

Screening Saves Lives – Early detection is your best defense. Discover how simple screening can catch lung cancer when it’s most treatable.

Featured: Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas, thoracic surgery expert

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Donnita Butler

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10 am P | 11 am M | Noon C | 1 pm E

Clinical Trials: Your Gateway to Tomorrow’s Treatments – Today’s experimental therapies become tomorrow’s standard care – learn how clinical trials open doors to cutting-edge treatments.

Featured: Lysa Buonanno, patient advocate and clinical trial participant; Jacob Kaufman, Ph.D., clinical research expert

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Stephanie Williams

10:15 AM Pacific / 1:15 PM Eastern

Immunotherapy Revolution – Harnessing your body’s own immune system to fight cancer – the breakthrough that’s rewriting survival stories.

Featured: Dr. Kellie Smith, immunotherapy specialist

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Jane Perlmutter

10:30 AM Pacific / 1:30 PM Eastern

Saving Lungs Behind The Chair – Beauty professionals are becoming health heroes, spotting early warning signs and encouraging life-saving conversations.

Featured: Tamika Day & Joe Emener, hairstylists and health advocates;

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Maida Mangiameli

10:45 AM Pacific / 1:45 PM Eastern

Breath of Honor – Our veterans deserve the best care – see how easy lung cancer screening can be for those who served our country.

Featured: Bryan Crandall, USMC veteran

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Donnita Butler

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11 am P | Noon M | 1 pm C | 2 pm E

Radon: The Silent Threat – The second leading cause of lung cancer is hiding in homes across America – but it’s completely preventable with simple testing.

Featured: James Hiter, radon awareness advocate; Phil McDonnell, SWAT Radon expert

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Joi Kiley

11:15 AM Pacific / 2:15 PM Eastern

LCFA Podcast Spotlight – Dive deeper into the stories and science shaping lung cancer care with highlights from LCFA’s podcast series.

Featured: Annabelle Gurwitch, comedian and advocate;

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: James Hiter, Brandi Bryant, and Jim Pantelas

11:30 AM Pacific / 2:30 PM Eastern

Caregiving with Compassion – Behind every patient is a caregiver – learn how to provide support while caring for yourself too.

Featured: Dr. Allison Applebaum, psycho-oncology expert; Gail Fackler, experienced caregiver and advocate

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Maida Mangiameli

11:45 AM Pacific / 2:45 PM Eastern

Rising Voices & Research – Celebrating advocates and announcing LCFA’s latest Early Career Researcher – the future of lung cancer research is bright.

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Yovana Marie Portillo and Rick Wehe

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Noon P | 1 pm M | 2 pm C | 3 pm E

Targeted Therapies: Precision Medicine in Action – When treatments are tailored to your tumor’s specific mutations, the results can be remarkable.

Featured: Dr. Natasha Leighl, targeted therapy expert; Jill Feldman, patient advocate

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Sydney Barned

12:15 PM Pacific / 3:15 PM Eastern

Understanding Your Diagnosis – Knowledge is power – get the tools you need to navigate your lung cancer journey with confidence.

Featured: Kim Norris

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Wendy Brooks

12:30 PM Pacific / 3:30 PM Eastern

SABR: Precision Radiation – Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy delivers powerful, precise treatment – learn about this game-changing approach.

Featured: Dr. Drew Moghanaki, radiation oncology expert

Featured #LivingWithLungCancer moment: Jim Pantelas

12:45 PM Pacific / 3:45 PM Eastern

Closing Celebration – Wrapping up World Lung Cancer Day with gratitude for our community of survivors, advocates, and supporters.

Featured: Lysa Buonanno, advocate; LCFA Patient Advocates and Staff

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