No One Missed Campaign Launches to Drive Comprehensive Biomarker Testing in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Lung cancer survival rates are rising in the U.S. thanks in part to advances in targeted therapies. But too many non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who should receive comprehensive biomarker testing to inform their treatment options are slipping through the cracks.

The campaign includes an informational website (NoOneMissed.org) with downloadable resources, including how to talk to your healthcare provider about biomarker testing and a patient bill of rights.

As part of the launch, LUNGevity is hosting a Facebook Live panel discussion about the campaign and comprehensive biomarker testing. The event will feature medical experts and a patient and her caregiver, who will share important information on what biomarker testing is and the difference it can make in the treatment decisions. RSVP and join us May 3 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

You can learn more about the campaign and the importance of biomarker testing in the press release and on the website.

We are grateful for the support of our founding partner, AstraZeneca, founding members, Amgen and Genentech, and all of the supporters who made this campaign possible.

Dr. Amy Moore, PhD, Dr. Arif Vega, PhD, and Kristi Griffith, MSN, RN, CHPN, HON ONN-CG join LUNGevity team

LUNGevity is pleased to welcome three new staff members to the team:

Dr. Amy Moore will serve as Vice President of Global Engagement and Patient Partnerships. She will guide the organization’s efforts to build resources for oncogene-driven patient communities and take the lead on a variety of educational initiatives and state-based policy directives.

Dr. Arif Vega joins as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion-Engagement and Outreach. In this role, he will work to understand the unique needs of medically vulnerable communities and educate legislators at state and federal level on system barriers to optimal care. Fun fact: Arif is fluent in 9 languages!

Kristi Griffith will be Survivorship Navigator. A nurse navigator with over 30 years of oncology and palliative care experience, Kristi will deliver patient support and comprehensive disease information to patients, survivors, and their families/caregivers.

Welcome, Amy, Arif, and Kristi!

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs available in English and Spanish

Got questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for people diagnosed with cancer? LUNGevity has answers! We put together a list of common patient questions with answers from trusted sources. The FAQs are available to download in English and Spanish in the COVID-19 and Lung Cancer section of our website. 

Breathe Deep TOGETHER is back November 6

Breathe Deep TOGETHER is a socially distanced walk/run that brings together the Breathe Deep community TOGETHER for a morning of celebration, hope, and remembrance for all those affected by lung cancer. This year marks 20 years of Breathe Deep events, and we have a lot of new features in store for you, including a live program WHILE you walk. Register today!

Get Involved!

• How far would you go to eRACE Lung Cancer? Join us in May for this endurance and fundraising challenge. Teams welcome!
• Patients, survivors, and caregivers can learn how to live well with lung cancer at unique survivorship conferences this spring. Learn about the HOPE and COPE Summits.
• Sharing your lung cancer experience can help drive change in treatment and policy. Enroll in the international Project PEER study today.
• Whether you are celebrating a milestone, organizing an event, or setting up a fund in honor of your loved one, Breathe Deep Your Way allows you to choose how you make an impact.

Resources:

• Get financial education, planning, and resource navigation you need to help manage your finances during cancer treatment with the Financial Treatment Program. Learn more.
• Join our private Facebook groups or Lung Cancer Support Community, the largest online lung cancer support network, to share, support, and learn with other patients, survivors, and caregivers.  Find your community.
• Connect with other patients, survivors, and caregivers at our weekly Virtual Meetups. Sign-up.