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#LungCancer can turn life upside down – fear, questions, a future that looks different.

This #WorldCancerDay @younglungcancer.bsky.social & OCR honour the people who steady the spin: clinicians, researchers, nurses, fellow patients, families.
Who helps you turn your world downside up.

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Staying Connected with Oncogene Cancer Research - Yvonne Diaz

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We’re proud to share our first Annual Report.

In our 1st year, we focused on helping our community live longer & better lives, through empowerment, advocacy & research.

Thank you for walking alongside us. This is just the beginning.

👉 oncogeneresearch.org/annual-report

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How 5-year Relative Cancer Survival Rates (%) Changed from 1975 to 2021 Relative survival is a measure of life expectancy among people with cancer compared to that among the general population of the same age, race/ethnicity, and sex. This table shows how the 5-year relative survival rate (%) changed for 12 common cancer types all stages combined over three diagnosis periods. All survival rates improved over time except for cancer of the uterine cervix (cervical cancer) and uterine corpus (endometrial cancer). Source: Cancer Statistics 2026 Slideshow

Some good news!

5 yr survival rates for some hard to treat cancers have increased.

Liver cancer, with a 7% relative survival rate in the 1990s rose to 22%

Lung cancer- 15% to 28%

Myeloma- 32% to 62%

This is in part due to early detection & better treatment.

🧪 www.cancer.org/research/acs...

University of Kentucky's Markey Cancer Center treats first patient in US with new lung cancer therapy - NKyTribune By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has treated the first patient in the U.S. with a new immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer, offering hope ...

New hope for small-cell lung cancer. UK Markey Cancer Center treated the first U.S. patient with a next-gen trispecific T-cell engager that may work even when standard therapies stop. A big step forward for patients. nkytribune.com/2026/01/univ... #lungcancer #immunotherapy #oncology #TCSC

Six people standing together in a formal old room that is wood panels with slides behind them. Speakers at a conference including Yvonne Diaz of OncogeneCancer research and executives from Thermo Fisher. Also medical oncologist and pathologist.

For people living w #lungcancer, biomarker testing is not an abstract system, it is a lifeline. It shapes treatment, quality of life & time. It’s the beginning of hope.

Pleasure to have our Chair @yvonnediaz.bsky.social represent the patient voice at @thermofishersci.bsky.social European meeting

LCRF's Sr. Dir. Research & Administration, Dr. Dhru Deb, explains how early funding for NTRK gene fusion research led to the first targeted therapy for this driver. Our commitment to #LungCancer research continues to make an impact. Read more: LCRF.org/connecting3

Don’t miss this conversation with Duncan. So many of us are in our prime years when we are diagnosed with an oncogene-driven lung cancer like ALK. Our stories become others survival guides. Thank you, Duncan

YouTube video by Oncogene Cancer Research Duncan on brain surgery, work and redefining life with advanced lung #cancer | #podcast

Part 3, the last part of my interview with @yvonnediaz.bsky.social of @oncogenecancer.bsky.social

We discuss brain mets, brain surgery, and their implications for driving in the UK. We also talked about returning to work and then adjusting my life so I can stop working.

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This card says “Reserach spotlight”snd features a photograph of Professor Elena Kelnova in a white lab coat. She is a PhD, genetics and living with ALK+ lung cancer. The card says: read Elena‘s published paper designed to help patients and families understand ALK+ lung cancer in clear and empowering terms.

A must-read for the ALK+ community.

Professor Elena Klenova, a scientist w background in cancer research & education & an ALK+ patient, explains ALK #lungcancer in clear, accessible terms - from biology to TKIs.

Written for patients & clinicians alike.

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'70s Music Icon Posts Hospital Photo Two Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis The 82-year-old music legend announced on Instagram that an MRI uncovered early-stage lung cancer, prompting him to pause and reschedule upcoming concerts.

The 82-year-old music legend announced on Instagram that an MRI uncovered early-stage lung cancer, prompting him to pause and reschedule upcoming concerts.

Months for some.
Years for others.
More than one doctor.
More than one misdiagnosis.

Delayed #lungcancer diagnosis is not rare, especially when you are young & do not fit the “profile”.

Help us change the narrative. Help us create more awareness.

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2025 was powered by our patient community, alongside clinicians, researchers & industry partners working together to drive progress.

Thank you for showing up in big ways and small. Here’s to a better 2026 for all of us.

Happy new year! #HNY2026

Not all advanced #lungcancer is the same. And neither are patients.

This @lungcancerstoday.bsky.social article shares a recap from Dr Mara Antonoff @iaslc.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social #NACLC on surgery in oligometastatic lung cancer.

Have a read 👇
www.lungcancerstoday.com/post/the-ias...

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Oncogene Cancer Research - The Part of Caregiving People Don’t Talk About

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Cancer does not pause for the holidays.

For those living with cancer, scans and worries do not stop.

We are thinking of everyone navigating this season alongside cancer, and thanking those working every day to improve outcomes.

Wishing you rest, love, and peace.

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Angus Pratt was unforgettable - his large white ribbon, red toque and dry humour lit up every many conferences & events. After navigating breast cancer as a man & later EGFR LC, he found a real kinship with the #lungcancer community. He leaves a big mark on our hearts. #LCSM

Duncan, We appreciate you not only sharing your story, but going into all the amazing advocacy projects you're involved in. Shows the power of public patient involvement. Your comments on the impact of the stigma in lung cancer is also key. Encourage everyone to tune in. 👇
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YouTube video by Oncogene Cancer Research Duncan never saw lung #cancer coming. Now he's fighting to change the system. | #podcast

The 2nd part of my interview with @yvonnediaz.bsky.social of @oncogenecancer.bsky.social

In this part, I discuss my advocacy work, especially my work with Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance.

We also talk about who inspired me to become a patient advocate, Cameron Millar

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Logan, diagnosed with stage 4 ALK+ #lungcancer age 32, thought he was protecting his son until this moment.

Be sure to watch the full interview to learn about how hard it was to get diagnosed and how he’s supporting others.

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Photograph of Dr Jose Luis Costa, of Thermo Fisher Scientific. He provides a quote for our lung cancer awareness campaign. He says: We want to see every patient receive the diagnostic that can guide the most precise treatment.

#BiomarkerTesting has changed everything in #lungcancer. It gives those in our community the chance to receive the right treatment at the right moment.

It's why @thermofishersci.bsky.social José Luis Costa believes in continued innovation.

#StoriesOfLungCancer #LCAM25

So true! Thank you

Yan Leyfman: New Evidence Highlights the Power of the Patient Voice in Oncology - OncoDaily Yan Leyfman: New Evidence Highlights the Power of the Patient Voice in Oncology / Ali Benour, Andrea Bezjak, Andrew Mihalache, cancer, Carlton Johnny, David

New Evidence Highlights the Power of the Patient Voice in Oncology - Yan Leyfman

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Progress in #lungcancer happens when we refuse to accept today’s limits as tomorrow’s reality.

As Nuvalent’s Dr Henry Pelish reminds us — let’s keep pushing science’s limits.

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Lung cancer causes more deaths than colon, breast & prostate cancers combined. Early detection saves lives.

If you're 50–80 with a smoking history, ask your doctor about a low-dose CT lung screening. bit.ly/487gjDn

The image shows a drawing of two women - one a journalist called Sofia and a doctor known as Dr Ana. It says: Biomarker Testing: Watch this new education video. It's all you need to know about lung cancer and biomarker testing. Produced by Thermo Fisher with support from Oncogene Cancer Research.

#Biomarkertesting helps people with #lungcancer get the right treatment at the right time. Yet too many still miss out.

This video created w @thermofishersci.bsky.social is a great resource for anyone diagnosed.

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Troubling rise in young women getting lung cancer Doctors from around the country say they are seeing more cases of young women with no history of smoking being diagnosed with lung cancer. What’s behind the trend is unclear but the authors of a new s...

Sorry for both of your losses, words cannot replace what was lost😔
This troubling news came out.

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So sorry to hear this. Sadly so many of us have been led to believe that smoking is the only risk factor for lung cancer. It turns out the biggest risk factor is having lungs. Sending you peace and comfort.

It’s a simple wish: to see your child grow up. But for people with ALK+ lung cancer, like Amanda, Jenna, Carla, and Hope, there are no guarantees. You can help give them more precious years with their kids by supporting research.

What would you give for more time?