The Gas Card program began in April 2013 as part of the Lung Cancer Initiative’s (LCI) Patient Support programs. It was a lung cancer survivor and board member’s vision “to find a tangible way to support patients on a very local level.” It is just one of the ways that LCI supports patients. What
At 17 years old, Genevieve Salzer from Charlotte, NC, found out that her dad, Scott Salzer, was diagnosed with lung cancer. Genevieve attended an out-of-state university (Clemson) for undergrad, and during that time she relied heavily on the nurses, doctors, and various medical staff to support her
This year in the United States, approximately 235,760 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer and nearly 131,880 will die of the disease. As a thoracic medical oncologist, it is my duty to provide treatment and take care of people who have lung cancer. Throughout my career, I have been
In only three weeks we will unite communities across North Carolina at this year's The Evening of Hope Gala on Saturday, November 6. This year's gala is sure to be a showstopper as we come together to "Put Hope Center Stage" at North Ridge Country Club to advance lung cancer survivorship.
Hi there, my name is Jenni Danai and I am the Chief Mission Delivery Officer at Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI)! Most of you know me after working for LCI for the past eight years. I live in Raleigh with my husband and our two daughters. While I tell people that I am from Illinois, I actually spent
Lives change forever when you or someone you love is told "you have Stage IV lung cancer." Despite 15 years of playing pro-baseball and living a healthy lifestyle (having quit smoking for 30 years), in August of 2018, Kelly Paris found out that the "pulled shoulder muscle" he'd been treating for
You've heard it before, but it's worth repeating: anyone can get lung cancer. But have you paused to think of the implications? It means that at any moment, anyone can become a caregiver. At any moment, your systems of support can break down, and you may find yourself needing a new community, one
Dust off your running shoes, there are only six weeks left this year's LUNGe Forward events - which means it's time to start training! Whether you choose to register as an individual, start a fundraising team, or choose the "Lounge for Lunge Cancer" online participation option, your
RALEIGH, NC – Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI) is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 class of lung cancer research fellows from institutions across North Carolina who have each demonstrated a measurable impact through their proposals and commitment to the lung cancer field. Each LCI fellow will receive a
On Friday, May 21 (from noon until 4:00 p.m.), and Saturday, May 22 (from 9:00 a.m. until noon), Lung Cancer Initiative will host its annual Advocacy Summit for free online. At this year’s summit, you’ll hear from lung cancer researchers, physicians, advocates, caregivers and
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