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RETpositive is a patient-driven non-profit dedicated to improving quality of life and outcomes for those with RET-driven cancers through research, education, and advocacy. RETpositive.org
In spite of being the #1 #cancer killer of men & women (25% of all cancer deaths annually), #lungcancer only receives 9% of federal cancer research grants. Today we celebrate one of our leaders, @hilary-marie.bsky.social. Let's honor patients like Hilary with action: givebutter.com/nV0S6u
December 1, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Join us Dec 6 for a Facebook Live discussion with Omaima Salous, Dr. Hilary Hammell & Dr. John Heymach, recipient of the 2022 Hamoui Foundation/LUNGevity RET Lung Cancer Research Award. Moderated by Dr. Upal Basu Roy, Executive Director of Research at @lungevity.bsky.social. Tune in: brnw.ch/21wOVA5
November 25, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Jamie Elifsun, then 44, was diagnosed with Stage 2b RET+ lung cancer in 2021. Her cancer returned as Stage 4. Thanks to #research, she is responding well to targeted therapy, advocating for her lung cancer community, & getting outside with her family. #lcsm #lcam #AnyoneWithLungsCanGetLungCancer
November 22, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Allison Davidson was diagnosed with Stage 4 #RET+ lung cancer at age 50. She had metastasis to her brain, spine, and liver. Thanks to research, she is able to enjoy her children as they grow up. #BecauseOfResearch #lcsm #lcam

@younglungcancer.bsky.social @oncogenecancer.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 4:29 PM