š¦ Speaker, Writer, Survivor, Patient Advocate. cofounder Lung Cancer Support Community Thoughts expressed here are my own š $iamkatiebrown
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Eight Survivors. Eight Powerful Voices. And we're just getting started!
Over the next several months, these eight advocates will share their experiences, perspectives, and what they want the world to understand about living with small cell lung cancer.
And we want YOU to be part of the conversation!
Subscribe to LiveLung on YouTube and turn on notifications so you don't miss a moment as new videos are released.
SCLC: The Story Is Changing. Watch NOW: livelung.link/SCLC-Story-is-ā¦
#SCLC #LCSM #SmallCellLungCancer #LiveLung
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Are you a lung cancer survivor or caregiver who would like to share your story?
Weāre inviting survivors and caregivers to sign up to have their stories featured on LiveLungās social media throughout November for #LCAM.
Your story could help someone feel less alone, offer encouragement to another family, or help others better understand the lung cancer experience.
Want to share your story? Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1Fā¦
You donāt have to have the perfect words or a story that fits a certain mold. Just tell your story, your way.
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth #LungCancer #LungCancerCommunity #SurvivorStory #CaregiverStory #LiveLung
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Dusty is attending Global CT Lung Screening and Health Policy Perspectives! Come join her if youāre attending Rescue Lung Society 2026 Conference. #RLS2026 #LCSM #LungScreening #ScreeningSavesLives
Link to subscribe: youtube.com/livelung
Looking for reliable #lungcancer education?
The LiveLung YouTube channel is filled with valuable videos created to help anyone impacted by lung cancer learn, connect, and feel more empowered.
From educational resources and community conversations to #advocacy and #survivorship, thereās a lot to explore.
And weāre getting close to 1,000 subscribers!
Help us reach this milestone by subscribing to the LiveLung #YouTube channel and sharing it with someone who could benefit from these resources.
Subscribe and help us reach 1K!
Education. Community. Empowerment.
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We applaud Pope Leo XIV for taking an active role in his health after doctors discovered a lung nodule during a routine checkup.
By following his doctorsā recommendations and choosing to have the nodule removed, he reminds us of the importance of regular checkups, asking questions, and taking action when something needs further evaluation.
We encourage everyone to advocate for their health and have open conversations with their healthcare team. Your health matters, and your voice matters.
Read more: nbcnews.com/world/pope-leo-xā¦
#LungHealth #EarlyDetection #lcsm #PopeLeoXIV #lungcancer
Colleagues- this is a legit $150 #paid interview for those with #Colorectal, #BileDuct, or #LiverCancer. Your experience can help shape future treatment options and care.
Please share with your networks.
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At LiveLung, weāre sending our love and support to Pope Leo XIV as he navigates his lung cancer/health journey. š¤
We wish him a smooth recovery following his surgery and hope he feels surrounded by care and support during this time.
We also applaud Pope Leo for taking initiative when it comes to his health. Advocating for yourself, asking questions, and following up on concerns are important steps in taking care of your health.
His experience is also a reminder that lung cancer and other lung conditions can affect anyone, regardless of their background or smoking history. Everyone deserves compassion, access to care, and the opportunity to advocate for their own health without judgment.
From all of us at LiveLung, weāre wishing Pope Leo XIV healing, strength, and any support we can offer.
@Pontifex @VaticanNews
#LiveLung #LungHealth #LungCancerAwareness #PatientAdvocacy #LungCancer #PopeLeoXIV #LCSM #CancerSupport #Advocacy #PopeLeo #Health
Anyone can get lung cancer. Everyone deserves compassion. š¤
It has been confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove a nodule from his right lung. His diagnosis is an important reminder that lung cancer does not discriminate.
Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer, regardless of their age, smoking history, background, or lifestyle. No one deserves this diagnosis, and no one should have to face it while also dealing with judgment, blame, or stigma.
Every person impacted by lung cancer deserves compassion, support, and access to care. A diagnosis should never be an invitation to judge someoneās past or question whether they deserve help.
Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. No one deserves lung cancer. Everyone deserves compassion.
#LungCancerAwareness #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #EndLungCancerStigma #LiveLung #LCSM #PopeLeoXIV
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Join us for these upcoming LiveLung meetings in October - both virtual and in-person! Whether youāre a survivor or care partner, these gatherings offer connection, education, and community. You donāt have to navigate this journey alone!
RSVP NOW: livelung.org/meetings
Free lunch is provided at all in-person meetings. Please register at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you!
#LiveLung #LungCancerSupport #StrongerTogether #CancerSupport #LungCancer #Caregiver #LCSM #CancerMeeting #CancerGroup #LungCancerGroup #LungCancerCommunity
Every patient and caregiver has a story worth bringing to the table. Today, I shared mine with as part of A3 Hill Day. #A3Experience #PatientAdvocacy
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Research is helping change what a lung cancer diagnosis means.
Every breakthrough brings us closer to better treatments, earlier detection, improved quality of life, and more hope for people living with lung cancer.
Lung cancer research helps scientists and doctors better understand the disease, develop personalized treatment options, and discover new ways to support patients and their families.
But research doesnāt happen without support.
By participating in clinical trials, sharing your story, advocating for increased research funding, and staying informed, you can help move lung cancer research forward.
Progress matters. Hope matters. Research matters.
Learn more about why lung cancer research is so important: cancer.osu.edu/blog/why-lungā¦
#LungCancerResearch #LungCancerAwareness #ClinicalTrials #LungCancerCommunity
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Weāre more than just a community. Weāre a family.
Through the highs, the lows, the challenges, and the celebrations, we show up for one another. Living with lung cancer can feel isolating, but you donāt have to face it alone.
Whether youāve been here for years or just found us today, you belong here.
New to the community? Introduce yourself in the comments! Tell us your name, where youāre from, or anything youād like us to know. Weād love to get to know you.
#LungCancerCommunity #LiveLung #YouAreNotAlone #LungCancerSupport
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Happy Birthday, Dusty!
Today weāre celebrating the incredible founder of LiveLung!
Dusty, your vision, passion, and dedication has helped build LiveLung into the community it is today. Weāre grateful for everything youāve poured into this community and for the energy you bring to everyone around you.
We hope your birthday is filled with love, laughter, unforgettable memories! š„³
Help us show some BIG birthday love to the woman who started it all!
#HappyBirthday #Founder #LiveLung #LungCancer #DustyJoy
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Exciting news regarding PCI/MRI vs. MRI only!
Read now: ilcn.org/maverick-study-raisā¦
#sclc #lungcancernews #lungcancer #pci #mri
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Prioritize your well-being! Tune in to Physical Wellness with Lori Mang on the last Friday of every month at 11 AM EST. Join us for this Facebook live event in the Lung Cancer Network Facebook group: m.facebook.com/groups/lcnetwā¦
#wellness #health #coach #physicalfitness #cancerexercise #exercise #stretching #weightlifting #lungcancer
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ATTENTION LUNG CANCER CAREGIVERS!
Have you joined our new caregiver-only Facebook group? A space to connect, share, and find support with others who truly understand the caregiving journey.
Whether youāre currently caring for a loved one or have supported someone in the past, this community is here for you.
Join us here: facebook.com/share/g/1H1bJnCā¦
#CaregiverSupport #LungCancerCaregivers #YouAreNotAlone #CarePartner #SupportCommunity
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Today is Grandparents Day!
If a grandparent in your life has been diagnosed with cancer, here is some helpful advice to help children cope with a grandparentās cancer.
copingmag.com/when-a-grandpaā¦
#grandparentsday #grandparents #cancerinthefamily
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The LiveLung Survivorship Summit is coming to Charlotte, NC!
Are you a lung cancer survivor or LC caregiver/carepartner? Join us November 11ā14th, 2026 for four days of education, support, connection, and celebration!
Travel grants are available to selected participants.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 10TH!
Space is limited and applying does not guarantee selection.
Apply here: ow.ly/NMfp50ZHvlb
#LCSM #lungcancer #lungcancercommunity #cancercommunity #lungcancergroups
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So proud of our #LiveLungChampion, Lisa Haines!
Her story was shared by American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and mentions the Scientist-Survivor program which Lisa completed at their annual meeting in April.
Read now: aacr.org/patients-caregiversā¦
#LungCancer #LCSM #LungCancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #MyLungCancerStory
