Welcome to the May edition of the NSCLC Patient Gateway newsletter.  

In this issue, you can find ways to connect to the lung cancer community face-to-face or through LUNGevity’s new podcast.  

Looking for news you can use? We’re sharing practical, everyday support from experts who understand a lung cancer diagnosis.  

Be sure to explore key research updates from major scientific conferences to get a glimpse at treatments on the horizon. 

Get Connected

Join Us for the NSCLC Virtual Meetup 
This is an easy way to build your community. On the second Wednesday of each month, you can connect with others who understand what it’s like to live with NSCLC. The next NSCLC Meetup is happening on May 13, 2026, at 12 pm ET. Register for free for this virtual meetup to receive a confirmation email with details on how to join. New attendees are always welcome and encouraged to register! 

Can’t make it? Don’t worry, there’s a full list of virtual meetups to fit your schedule. 

Listen to the Latest Podcast on Lung Cancer 
“Lung Cancer Voices of Hope” is a new podcast from LUNGevity Foundation. Each episode brings together someone living with lung cancer and a leading care expert to discuss a specific topic, from care options to managing side effects to understanding testing, offering both clinical insight and patient perspective. If you or a loved one is living with lung cancer, this podcast is here to help you make more informed decisions and feel less alone. 

News You Can Use 

Comfort Through Hair Loss  
Hair loss can bring tough decisions about shaving and what to wear. In this expert talk, you can learn what to expect with chemotherapy treatment plus practical tips for gentle scalp care. Don’t miss the chance to explore wig alternatives and an easy “t-shirt technique” for making a comfortable head covering. It’s quick to watch and packed with ideas you can use right away. 

Why Community in Lung Cancer Care Matters 
Tune in to this podcast episode exploring why community can make a real difference after a lung cancer diagnosis. Hear from survivor and renowned lung cancer advocate Jill Feldman about finding support, sharing information, and turning connection into advocacy. You’ll also hear practical ideas for finding community. Listen now. 

Research Progress 

Highlights from the Biggest Research Conferences  
Throughout the year, LUNGevity brings you science news from the most impactful oncology conferences so you can stay up to date on the progress and breakthroughs in lung cancer research and treatment. 

• Check out our coverage highlighting key takeaways from the annual meeting of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Berlin, Germany that includes exciting progress in treating squamous NSCLC.  
• Learn more about what’s on the horizon for immunotherapy, with a quick recap of the annual meeting of The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) in National Harbor, Maryland.  
• And read how Dr. Diane Tseng, at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, is working to reduce side effects from immunotherapy.   

More Science is on the Way 
Join LUNGevity at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) from May 29 – June 2, 2026, in Chicago. If you can’t make it in person to visit our booth, follow along on X (Twitter) for our live coverage.