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Did you know there are multiple virtual meetups happening every week? Whether you are living with lung cancer or caring for someone living with lung cancer, there's a virtual meetup for you. Check out the LUNGevity website to see what virtual events are right for you then sign up for free! https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services/virtual-meetups

Sharing this opportunity, contact information below. Help Us Learn More About Lung Cancer We are inviting adults from the US who have been diagnosed with locally advanced or metastatic (Stage IIIB, IIIC, IVA or IVB) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to take part in a 60-minute telephone or video interview to get your insight about your experiences. The feedback will help future individuals with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). If you are interested, we would love to hear from you! If you are eligible, you will receive $125 once you have completed the interview. Learn more here: https://www.pinpointpatientrecruiting.com/nsclc-lungevity or email Kathryn Goodfellow at kathryn@pinpointpatientrecruiting.com to find out if you qualify.

New at Breathe Deep TOGETHER this year - the Patient Resource Fair! Check out the exhibitors at Breathe Deep TOGETHER Boston, Chicago, New York City, and D.C. to help people live well with lung cancer and support caregivers and families. Register for free by visiting www.lungevity.org/TOGETHER

REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY (September 29th) Join us for a virtual three part art workshop October 16th, 23rd, and 30th! Registration is free and supplies will be mailed to you in advance. This workshop was a HOPE Summit favorite and we are so excited to bring it to our community again! Advance registration is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcuCqrD0iG9wdXCu3yR-Kkhia-I7NOV1Y

We’re proud to partner with Triage Cancer for their Conference Series! These FREE events provide valuable information about understanding your health insurance options, navigating employment, managing finances, and more. Join online on Oct. 14: TriageCancer.org/Conferences #TriageTalks #CancerRights

Liquid biopsies continue to be a hot topic in lung cancer. Tune in during the International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference to hear Dr. Christian Rolfo (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Heath System) discuss the current capabilities of liquid biopsies and what their future potential could be. Register for this virtual conference for free by visiting www.lungevity.org/ilcsc

Did you know music can be a form of therapy? Join us during our September 26th Virtual Meetup for special guest Tiffany Laur, Counselor and Music Therapist, as she discusses how music can be therapeutic for people living with lung cancer. Advance registration is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceGvqj0pGtHDC_OJD-PrFGmQ2AY6MniJ

One does not need to be an artist to Create Art From the Heart! Back by popular demand, LUNGevity is partnering with Sites and Insights to offer a 3-part, virtual Mindful Therapeutics Through Art Workshop. Therapeutic Art provides an innovative way to express fear, anxiety, and grief. As a result, it provides a unique way to help process this life-changing experience. This one-of-a-kind, award-winning, innovative curriculum is proven to help those impacted by cancer by providing a way to heal the emotional trauma by creating a sense of hope, peace, joy and empowerment. The workshops will run on 3 consecutive Mondays: October 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 4pm Eastern. Participants will receive art supplies in the mail ahead of the first session. This virtual workshop is free to attend but advance registration must be complete by September 29. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcuCqrD0iG9wdXCu3yR-Kkhia-I7NOV1Y

Cachexia is a problem that many living with lung cancer face. Learn what is being done to address one of cancer's grand challenges from Dr. Marcus Goncalves (Weill Cornell Medicine) at the International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference this Friday and Saturday. Register for free here: www.lungevity.org/ilcsc

The International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference is taking place virtually this Friday and Saturday! Register now to have free access to international lung cancer experts from around the world and join hundreds of participants from more than 50 countries to learn how to live well with lung cancer. Visit www.lungevity.org/ILCSC to sign up now!

Do you have questions about your type of lung cancer? Ask the experts!

The International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference is happening virtually from September 22-23. Get prepped before the conference begins by watching the Lung Cancer 101's in advance!

Do you want to learn more about NSCLC transformation to SCLC? Join us for the International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference and tune into Dr. Triparna Sen's (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai) session. Registration is free to attend this virtual event for lung cancer patients, survivors, and care partners. www.lungevity.org/ilcsc

Do you have small cell lung cancer (SCLC)? LUNGevity Foundation's #ILCSC23 conference is a FREE, online conference happening Sept 22 - 23, and we have sessions just for you, including: 1. "SCLC 101" with Dr. Lauren Byers 2. "Histological Transformation of #NSCLC to #SCLC" with Dr. Triparna Sen, PhD, MS, BS 3. "Ask the Experts - SCLC Breakout" with Drs. Carl Gay and Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH. Don't miss out! Even if you can't watch the sessions "live," you will have access to them to review at your leisure afterward. Register today: https://reg.eventmobi.com/lungevity-foundation/pages/agenda

ILCSC Session Highlight: Addressing Brain Mets in Lung Cancer Leading lung cancer expert, Dr. Manmeet Ahluwalia (Miami Cancer Institute) discusses brain mets in people living with lung cancer. Register for free for the virtual International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference September 22-23. www.lungevity.org/ilcsc

The International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference (ILCSC) is bringing the world's leading lung cancer experts directly to you! Today's speaker spotlight highlights Dr. Gabriel Lopez (MD Anderson Cancer Center), who will be discussing Integrative Oncology and Alternative Medicine Approaches in lung cancer. Learn, get your questions answered, and connect with others living with lung cancer. Register for free today www.lungevity.org/ilcsc

Breathe Deep TOGETHER, the nationwide community event to support people living with lung cancer, is happening Saturday, November 4th and we want you to join us! Whether you are in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Northeastern PA, or ANYWHERE, celebrate the progress that has been made in lung cancer research and come together as a community to kick off Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more and register at www.lungevity.org/TOGETHER

The International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference is less than a month away! You won't want to miss hearing from the world's leading lung cancer experts at this free, virtual conference on September 22-23. To see the full agenda and register, visit www.lungevity.org/ilcsc

Advocating for yourself while living with lung cancer is important but can also be challenging. Join us on Tuesday, August 29th, for our weekly virtual meetup with guest speaker Nicole Jolicoeur, Esq, Staff Attorney for Triage Cancer to discuss self-advocacy in cancer treatment. Advance registration is required, sign up for free here: bit.ly/45CYvNq

Dr. Charles Swanton (Francis Crick Institute and Cancer Research Center UK), gives the Welcome and Keynote Address on The Role of Air Pollution in Causing Lung Cancer. Connect with world-renowned leading experts discussing the latest treatment advancements and scientific progress in lung cancer today. Learn more and reserve your free spot at: www.LUNGevity.org/ILCSC

New lung cancer support group held virtually via zoom. RSVP is required. 4th Tuesday of the month, 12-1pm More information and RSVP: Michaela Fitzgerald, MSW, LICSW 202-660-7519 mfitzg25@jhmi.edu Sibley lung cancer support group.pdf

Looking for one on one support? We can match you with someone that can offer you support, who's walked the same path and understands what you're going thru. Our LifeLine Support Partners (buddies) volunteer to mentor and offer encouragement, advice, experience and hope to those newly diagnosed and anyone needing additional support through a one-on-one personal connection by email or telephone. Request a support buddy today OR if you are in a place in your journey where you are ready to mentor others--volunteer to BE a lifeline to someone else today! https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services/peer-to-peer-mentoring/lifeline-support-partners

Visit our website to register: https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services/virtual-meetups LUNGevity hosts weekly Virtual Meetups for patients, survivors, caregivers, and friends and family members of people with lung cancer to virtually connect face-to-face with others across the country. Whether you are new to your diagnosis or have been navigating the disease for many years, you can find encouragement, valuable information, and true friendship at our Virtual Meetups. LUNGevity’s Current Virtual Meetup Lineup Tuesday General Meetup: 12 pm ET | 11 am CT | 9 am PT For patients/survivors General meetup for those impacted by lung cancer Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Wednesday Oncogene Groups Oncogene specific meetups EGFR - 1st Wednesday 12 pm ET / 11 am CT / 9 am PT Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Rare Mutation (RET, ROS1, MET, BRAF) – 1st Wednesday 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT / 12 pm PT Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. No Mutation – 2nd Wednesday 12 pm ET / 11 am CT / 9 am PT Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. KRAS – 3rd Wednesday 12 pm ET / 11 am CT / 9 am PT Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. SCLC – 3rd Wednesday 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT / 12 pm PT Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ALK – 4th Wednesday 12 pm ET / 11 am CT / 9 am PT Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday Caregiver Connection (4th Thursday of the month): 8 pm ET | 7 pm CT | 5 pm PT For caregivers, family & friends You don’t need to take on caregiving alone. Connect with others who share common experiences and build your community of fellow caregivers. Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thursday Happy Hour (3rd Thursday of the month): 6:30 ET | 5:30 CT | 3:30 PT For patients/survivors General meetup for those impacted by lung cancer Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note that meetups will not be held on holidays and during LUNGevity office closures. Contact support@lungevity.org for more information. Please visit the LUNGevity calendar to learn more about special meetups and expert speakers. https://www.lungevity.org/events

It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Do you prefer a regular chocolate chip cookie or one with extra ingredients? Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies An anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant wonder in a delicious cookie! https://hopecancerconnection.org/journey-support/cancer-survivor/nutrition-tips-recipes/pumpkin-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/