Navigating a lung cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming not only to the patient but to their caregiver as well. It’s normal to feel lost or confused and not know where to start or what resources to ask for. Because a cancer diagnosis is a family diagnosis, LUNGevity wants caregivers to know they don’t have to go through it alone. There are resources available to help caregivers take care of their loved ones as well as themselves. Here are 5 important caregiver resources to help with your loved one’s lung cancer diagnosis. 1) Request a Navigator A Navigator can be a Social Worker, Nurse, or

What are biomarkers, why do they matter, and what should every person living with lung cancer know about getting tested? Dr. Ross Camidge, a world-renowned thoracic oncologist and lung cancer researcher at the University of Colorado, joins Ann Steagall and Dr. Misty Shields to explain the ins and outs of biomarkers. Dr. Camidge helped pioneer biomarker testing as a standard of care, but he also brings the patient perspective as well - he was diagnosed with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer several years ago. They discuss what biomarkers are, how biomarker testing works, why you might need

LUNGevity offers a variety of virtual support groups called ‘meetups’ where survivors and caregivers impacted by lung cancer connect with others who understand the patient experience. Once a month, we invite an expert to share information on a topic related to life with lung cancer, engage with attendees, and answer questions in real time. In May, we welcomed Aileen Anglin, ACNP-BC, AOCNP, from MD Anderson Cancer Center, to talk about peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy refers to the many conditions that involve damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. This can lead

How do you make the most of your visits with your healthcare team? In this episode, lung cancer survivor Bill Morris shares his experience with lung cancer and how he approaches his healthcare visits now. Oncology nurse practitioner Rasheda Persinger shares her insights after 20 years of working with patients. Hosts Ann and Dr. Shields discuss with Bill and Rasheda what they wish every patient knew, from writing down questions before an appointment to asking about biomarker testing to why recording your visit can make all the difference. <a href="https:/

In May, we were joined by Simon Heeke, PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Heeke discussed biomarker identification and their potential roles in patients impacted by SCLC. Moderated by Misty Shields, MD, PhD, Indiana University School of Medicine, and LUNGevity’s Ann Fish-Steagall, SVP of Patient Services and Health Care Delivery, this monthly virtual series highlights the latest discoveries and breakthroughs for SCLC.

At HOPE Summit 2026—for the first time ever—we hosted Small Cell SMASHERS Live sessions with Misty Shields, MD, PhD, Indiana University School of Medicine. We recorded these sessions so everyone in the Small Cell Lung Cancer community can access the valuable information shared. Small Cell SMASHERS Live Recorded Sessions Blazing New Trails in SCLC: Exploring Genetics & Biology Deep in the Heart of Research: Texas-Sized SCLC Advances The New Frontier: FDA Approvals for SCLC Trail Tested Treatments for Brain Metastasis Healing on the Range with Supportive Oncology Partners

HOPE Summit 2026 was filled with old friends reuniting, new friends being made, and of course, plenty of inspirational and informative sessions designed to help people live well with lung cancer. For the second year in a row, select sessions were recorded so those who could not attend are still able to access the valuable information shared. HOPE Summit 2026 Recorded Sessions Keynote: Wagons Roll with Dr. Ross Camidge Back in the Saddle: Reclaiming Strength and Living Well Charting New Territory with Palliative Care Partners Community Connections Across the Horizon Experts Around the Campfire

In April, we were joined by Catherine Meador, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Meador discussed Transformed SCLC: Understanding Biology, Detection, and Identifying Novel Targets. Moderated by Misty Shields, MD, PhD, Indiana University School of Medicine, and LUNGevity’s Ann Fish-Steagall, RN, BSN, SVP of Patient Services and Health Care Delivery, the monthly Small Cell SMASHERS series highlights the latest discoveries and breakthroughs for SCLC.

Why does finding community matter in lung cancer care? In this episode, lung cancer survivor and advocate Jill Feldman shares her experience, from losing multiple family members to lung cancer to her own diagnosis, as well as her work building patient communities around the world. She discusses how connecting with others has shaped her journey and why community is important for support, information, and advocacy. Hosts Ann Steagall, RN, BSN, and Misty Shields, MD, PhD, explore with Jill how patients and families can find community, the role of advocacy, and how care teams can support patients

What happens after a lung cancer diagnosis? In this first episode of LUNGevity’s Lung Cancer Voices of Hope podcast, lung cancer survivor Lisa Bistline shares her experience, from initial scans and biopsies through multiple treatments, and the moment a later biopsy revealed a biomarker that led to a targeted therapy. Hosts Ann Steagall and Misty Shields, MD, PhD, then speak with Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, thoracic oncologist at Yale University, about what patients can expect at their first visit, including how doctors determine the type and stage of cancer, plan treatment, and approach care