North Carolina is moving backward in the fight against tobacco use, which continues to be the number one cause of preventable death in our state. According to the 2013 North Carolina Youth Tobacco Survey (the 2015 data is not yet available), cigarette use among high schoolers had declined
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we would like to recognize the important role loved ones play in our lives. Caregivers can come in many different ways, spouses, friends, family members, or even volunteers just to name a few. Today, we are recognizing one special caregiver. Survivor, Justin Brian
Recently, the White House announced a new 1 billion program to hopefully defeat cancer called the National Cancer Moonshot. This is exciting news to us here at the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina. Whether you know somebody who has been affected by cancer or you yourself have been through
In Honor of National Radon Action Month, the Lung Cancer Initiative of N.C. has teamed up with the N.C. Radon Program to provide free short-term radon test kits. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States; the Initiative wants to educate about the dangers of
Every person with lung cancer deserves a brighter tomorrow. Please consider a tax-deductible year end gift to help us provide hope. Your support has helped make the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina the leading lung cancer organization in the state. We are so grateful to you for
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Alecensa® (alectinib) for the treatment of people with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have
Tax Exemption Removal Follow-Up: We Did It! Early Friday morning, legislators gave final approval to a state budget that preserves nonprofit sales tax refunds and the charitable deduction on state taxes. Thank you for being part of the united voice for nonprofits from across the state.
You are invited to AWARE for All- The Triangle, a free featuring a health fair and informative presentation about clinical research participation. Participation in clinical trials is an important step in developing life-saving medicines and treatments. Unfortunately, many people know
Gwen Orilio Shares Her Story of Being a 31-year-old Lung Cancer Survivor. On January 2nd, 2015, I got the life changing diagnosis of lung cancer. Being a 31 year old who has never smoked and a mother of a 1.5 year old, I was quite shocked, as were my family and friends. In March it was
There are Two Provisions in the Senate Budget that Would Hurt all North Carolina Nonprofits These provisions would limit nonprofit sales tax refunds and effectively eliminate the state charitable deduction. State legislators, including Senators Tamara Barringer (R-Wake) and John Alexander
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