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Deb Smith

@debsmith14.bsky.social

Art, birds, books, dark chocolate, and the beach give me joy and sanity. Living with EGFR/T790 stage 4 lung cancer since 2011!

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I didn’t know about that, thanks.

15.11.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I would add β€œbad luck” and family history to this excellent list. #LungCancer #NoStigma #lcsm

15.11.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sweet!

14.11.2025 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Navigating a #LungCancer diagnosis can feel lonely and overwhelming. We can help! Talk to a licensed social worker and connect to resources when you call our Lung Cancer Support Line at (844) 835-4325. You can also email support@LCRF.org. #LCAM #SupportLine

12.11.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A fantastic paper to help patients like me understand the science behind ALK+ Lung Cancer and its treatments.

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Elena isn't just a Professor of Molecular Oncology, she is also an ALK+ patient. Whenever I speak with her, I learn something new about my disease.

12.11.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#2!

12.11.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Living with ROS-1 Positive Lung Cancer webinar graphic

Living with ROS-1 Positive Lung Cancer webinar graphic

I'll be speaking in a webinar about ROS1+ lung cancer on November 17. Registration is FREE and available here: floridasocietyofclinicaloncologyjune152017.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Re...
Hope you can join us!

11.11.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s gorgeous!

11.11.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Veterans Day 2025
anntelnaes.substack.com/p/veterans-day

11.11.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 798    πŸ” 296    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 25
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Did you know only 1 in 10 people at higher risk for #lungcancer get screened? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. If caught early, lung cancer can be treated and survival rates can dramatically improve.

#fredhutch #cancerscreening #lcsm

08.11.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Stan Collins' profile page and a message of his passing from his daughter, Shelley.

Stan Collins' profile page and a message of his passing from his daughter, Shelley.

For those of you not still on X/Twitter, we received some sad news. Stan Collins @stan_sdcollins, passed away on Nov 4th. Stan was a wonderful photographer who posted about Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland. He was so engaging and full of positive energy and he will be missed by the whole community. RIP

08.11.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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@LUNGevity Foundation Each of these 60000 flags represents 2 lives lost to lung cancer each year, a powerful visual to show much lives a lost to this disease. This lung cancer awareness month, learn a... TikTok video by Dr. Sydney Yolande aka Dr Yola

Lung Cancer is the number one cancer killer of American men and women. No risk factors required. Where is the federal research funding? #lcsm #cancer #funding

08.11.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Around 50%.

08.11.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gorgeous bird!

07.11.2025 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands The short documentary β€œRovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

β€œThe destruction of U.S.A.I.D. [caused] public man-made death. And the cruelty and lethality will only grow as the Administration expands its rollback of public-health advances to the homeland.”
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

06.11.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1157    πŸ” 598    πŸ’¬ 68    πŸ“Œ 42
Community Vigil, support our neighbors detained by ICE at Allston carwash, today at 6 pm, Intersection of Cambridge St. and Brighton Ave. Please wear white in solidarity. @LUCE_hotline, 617-370-5023, lucemass.org

Community Vigil, support our neighbors detained by ICE at Allston carwash, today at 6 pm, Intersection of Cambridge St. and Brighton Ave. Please wear white in solidarity. @LUCE_hotline, 617-370-5023, lucemass.org

Boston area folks, FYI: www.instagram.com/p/DQuXRookYJ...

06.11.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Many symptoms of #LungCancer are mistaken for something else, especially if you don't have the typical risk factors. Know your risk, and know the signs. Learn more at LCRF.org/LCAM. #LCAM #breathe

06.11.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I like that, thanks.

04.11.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just horrifying!

02.11.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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60,000 white flags going up on the National Mall, since November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Each flag represents two lives lost to #lungcancer. I'll share my story Weds. at news conference, ahead of @lungevity.bsky.social "Breathe Deep" event, Sat. Nov. 8 on the Mall. fundraise.lungevity.org/dc

01.11.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations and thank you for all you do!

01.11.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Collage of faces, with the words "If you have lungs... you can get lung cancer."

Collage of faces, with the words "If you have lungs... you can get lung cancer."

Today is the first day of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S. alone, 621 people PER DAY will receive a lung cancer diagnosis this year. All you need is lungs to get lung cancer. Spread the word πŸ“£ - visit LCRF.org/LCAM for ways to help. #LCAM #LCSM

01.11.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course she did.

31.10.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon drawing of a megaphone with the words speak up below it ALT: a cartoon drawing of a megaphone with the words speak up below it

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Spread the word. Do your part. #lcsm

31.10.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And the same to you!

31.10.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What to Know about Lung Cancer in 2025

What to Know about Lung Cancer in 2025

Please join us for a webinar on What to Know About Lung Cancer.

Jacob Sands, MD, Associate Chief of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology will share insights on prevention, early detection, and the latest treatment advancements, followed by a Q&A. Register here: bit.ly/3L9ZmjA

30.10.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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30.10.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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He has the same disease as his patients. How a renowned lung cancer doctor is facing life and death Dr. Ross Camidge hopes talking about his cancer can help to de-stigmatize terminal illness and demonstrate that a person with cancer can still be a productive member of society.

The Colorado Public Radio interview with Andrea Dukakis aired this week. Andrea had lost her daughter to a brain tumor and so cancer is something that has touched her and her family directly. www.cpr.org/2025/10/28/l...

29.10.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

OMG!

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