Free ME From Lung Cancer

04/24/2026

A new study of more than 166,000 people found higher lung cancer risk after COVID 19, with researchers pointing to fibrosis, inflammation, and immune changes in the lungs as possible drivers.

International study led by Prof. Alex Gilles-Hillel of Hebrew University and Hadassah suggests possible link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of lung cancer, forming a biological mechanism by which the spike protein damages the lungs and promotes cancerous processes

04/24/2026

This research points to a troubling truth: some lung cancers may adapt and change identity in ways that let them stay unnoticed. People facing lung cancer deserve science that sees what standard approaches can miss.

A new study co-led by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) shows that some lung cancers can change identity as they evolve, shifting from one cancer type to another in ways that may make them more aggressive and harder to treat.

04/23/2026

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Here is a link to the survey if your are having problems logging in with the QR code.

04/23/2026

We have a few more tickets to Sea Dogs. If your interested please let us know. We would love to have you enjoy an afternoon at the park.

04/23/2026

Good Morning
I was asked by Roni DasGupta, CEO at Manifest Health to support her by helping to accrue patients and caregivers for here survey. Its a 60 minute scheduled zoom call and will help her research tremendously. There are limited spots so please don't delay in registering. You will be paid $100 for your time. Any nonsmall lung cancer patient or caregiver is welcome to participate. Please let me know if you plan to help with this project. It is much appreciated. If you have any problem registering please let me know. Thanks.
With gratitude,
Deb

04/23/2026

We have a few more Sea Dogs tickets. Please dm if your are interested with the number and address to send. Thank you.

04/15/2026

Lung cancer in people who have never smoked is still too often overlooked — especially among Asian women, who face a disproportionate risk that many people don’t know about. This piece puts needed attention on a real health disparity and the push for earlier detection, more research, and better awareness.

Discover the hidden health disparity of lung cancer in nonsmokers disproportionately affecting the AANHPI community. Learn why routine screening saves lives!

04/15/2026

Today we celebrate two people with connections to our fight against lung cancer.

AACR’s 2026 Distinguished Service Awards highlight important leadership across cancer research and advocacy, including Jill Feldman, who was recognized for her impact on the lung cancer advocacy community, and Senator Susan Collins, whose support for medical research and continued engagement with the lung cancer community matter deeply to organizations like Free ME From Lung Cancer. We appreciate Senator Collins’ ongoing support of our mission and the conversations she has had with our founder in service of better outcomes for patients and families.

The AACR will honor leaders from government and the advocacy community with awards for distinguished service in support of cancer research at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026.

04/14/2026

New research is raising urgent questions about whether COVID-19 may increase lung cancer risk by triggering changes in the lungs that can support cancer development. It’s an important look at how infection, inflammation, and long-term lung health may be more connected than we realize.

International study led by Prof. Alex Gilles-Hillel of Hebrew U and Hadassah suggests possible link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of lung cancer, and suggests a biological mechanism by which the spike protein damages the lungs and promotes cancerous processes

04/14/2026

Some lung cancers don’t follow the usual rules. Research highlighted in this article shows how certain tumors may shift their identity, making them harder to recognize and treat. It’s a powerful look at why better understanding of lung cancer biology matters for patients and families.

A new study co-led by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) shows that some lung cancers can change identity as they evolve, shifting from one cancer type to another in ways that may make them more aggressive and harder to treat.

04/10/2026

We have a few tickets left. If interested please send your address and number needed.

FREE SEA DOGS TICKETS! We have 20 tickets available for Sunday August 16th at 1 p.m. against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. If you're interested in attending, please let us know!

04/09/2026

An 80-year-old veteran is driving ride-share to keep up with medical bills for himself and his wife. This is a story that says a lot about the cost of care in America. It’s moving, but it should also make us ask why people facing serious illness have to carry this alone.

An 80-year-old Vietnam veteran drives for a ride-share service to help cover medical bills for him and his wife in Arizona. Here's his story.