Announcing the 2017 LUNGevity Career Development Awards. These coveted awards fund critical lung cancer research projects and offer the recipients world-class mentorship by LUNGevity’s prestigious Scientific Advisory Board. Read about our three awardees who are seeking to better understand how lung cancer develops resistance to drugs, and why some patients experience side effects from personalized treatment. Valsamo Anagnostou, MD, PhD Mehmet Altan, MD Zofia Piotrowska, MD Here’s a family that’s working together to raise awareness of lung cancer in their community! The Nerstads' Lemonade for LUNGevity event engaged the community of Knoxville, TN, was featured in People magazine, and made them local TV celebs. Amanda Nerstad, a lung cancer survivor, wife and mother of two daughters, gave new meaning to the summer bucket list! This family will inspire you to create your own event! We interviewed Dr. Jessica Donington, LUNGevity Scientific Advisory Board member and thoracic surgeon from NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Donington discussed the improvements in surgical techniques, resulting in minimally invasive surgery options for early-stage lung cancer patients. You can read this medical update our website. There are Breathe Deep Walks taking place across the country this fall. People living with lung cancer are joined by family, friends, and advocates each year to walk, run, and volunteer to raise money and awareness for lifesaving research, education, and support. Find an event near you. Raise funds for LUNGevity and show your support for a loved one with lung cancer: the national Be Bold Be Bald campaign. Registration is now open for the October 7 Columbus HOPE Summit. LUNGevity is representing the lung cancer community at these upcoming meetings:
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