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
In honor of National Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Week, Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI) would like to thank all of our volunteers, past and present, for their hard work and dedication to the fight against lung cancer. Volunteers play a vital role in LCI’s mission to advance survivorship and
Last week Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI) hosted its first-ever virtual Let's Create Hope: Annual Update & Award Celebration 2020 where it recognized lung cancer advocates across the state, shared lung cancer research updates, and took a look back at the lung cancer communities accomplishments in
This past October, Lung Cancer Initiative funded Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreats & Program’s first-ever virtual Lung Cancer Survivor Retreat. The retreat invited lung cancer survivors to explore creative ways to feel more peaceful and rejuvenated by engaging in healing arts, mindfulness, and
The Key Club at Hickory High School will be hosting “Devlin’s Trivia Night: A Fundraiser Benefitting Lung Cancer Research & Education” on Saturday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. The fundraiser will be in memory of Helen Theresa Devlin, a former teacher at Hickory High School, who passed away from
COVID-19 has made many things harder, including attending doctor appointments. However, many places are conducting important appointments virtually, rather than physically, by using telemedicine. Telemedicine is the use of technology that enables remote healthcare (also known as telehealth).
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