What's new in July... No Images? Click here New additions to our Scientific Advisory BoardLUNGevity welcomed three new members to its Scientific Advisory Board this spring:
Both Dr. Byers and Dr. Forde were recipients of LUNGevity’s Career Development award (2012 and 2014, respectively) and Dr. Byers also received LUNGevity’s 2015 Targeted Therapeutics Award. New blog series: Meet Your Medical TeamLUNGevity is pleased to announce a new blog series, Meet Your Medical Team. The new series gives lung cancer patients insight into the role and importance of each medical specialist they may encounter throughout diagnosis and treatment. These interviews are intended to help patients communicate better with their healthcare providers and become stronger advocates for their own care. Check out the first blog in the series, featuring an oncology nurse practitioner. Be on the lookout for the next installment, an interview with a pulmonologist. Do you want to hear from a specific type of healthcare provider? Submit your suggestions! LUNGevity's Lunch & Learns are nationwide!This fall, LUNGevity will host 11 Lunch & Learns across the country as part of our national Lunch & Learn program. Join us for an opportunity to hear from experts about the rapidly changing field of lung cancer treatment, learn about local resources, and connect with other people affected by lung cancer. Find out if there is a Lunch & Learn event near you. Are you interested in having a Lunch & Learn in your community? Contact Katie Brown, Vice President of Support and Survivorship, at kbrown@lungevity.org to find out how to bring one to your local hospital or clinic. LUNGevity advocates for youLUNGevity Foundation amplifies the voice of the lung cancer community by submitting and cosigning comments on proposed policies and frameworks that impact how lung cancer patients access optimal care. Most recently, LUNGevity has weighed in on the ICER 2020 Values Assessment
Framework and changes to calculations for adjusting the official poverty measure (OPM). Join a fall Breathe Deep eventOur Fall Breathe Deep events are open for registration! These fundraising walks and runs are fun for all ages, featuring kids’ activities, entertainment, refreshments, and more. Sign up now, form or join a team, and start raising money to help stop lung cancer! Run with Team LUNGevity!Team LUNGevity, our fundraising program for endurance events, is looking for runners! You can run as part of Team LUNGevity in some of the largest endurance events in the country, including the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, and the TCS New York City Marathon. Check out the full list of races here. You can also raise funds for lung cancer research and support at any endurance event you want to participate in when you join Team LUNGevity! We have all the online tools you need. |