Applications are now open! 2023 Patient Education Ambassadors Program Online Information Form and Application available here! GRACE Patient Education Ambassador Program Overview This program is open to all oncology fellows and finishing fellows who are nominated to apply for this program by their Director and/or who apply independently of a nomination. GRACE’s designated committee will review the nominees and select up to 4 participants for the honor of participating in the 2023 program...

Un diagnóstico de cáncer puede ser devastador: de repente, el tiempo se detiene mientras la ansiedad y el miedo se apoderan de uno. Lo importante es que tu o tu cuidador pueden ser tu mejor defensor y aliado en el camino hacia el tratamiento. Si quieres participar activamente en tu cuidado, aquí tienes algunos consejos que debes tener en cuenta cuando empieces a procesar tu situación: Consigue un cuaderno y una carpeta: antes de la visita al médico, anota las preguntas importantes y cualquier...

Don't Miss Out! the newest GRACE Newsletter is out now! Keep Moving Forward - GRACE in January is full of the newest information about the Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education. Read our newest newsletter here! To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, sign up here now!

Support and the Caregiver Caring for a Caregiver When test reports come in, and the building anticipation confirms the worst fears with a diagnosis of cancer, it certainly affects the individual the most. However, its ripples are far-reaching; we share it with our parents, family, partners, children or friends, and almost anyone that we can rely on for support. These individuals become the backbone of one’s journey to fighting the battle with cancer, which can be a long and seemingly lonely road...

Our mission has always been focused on health equity, patient education, and patient empowerment as a means to break down barriers and create partnerships between patients, caregivers and health care providers. That mission remains extremely important as we continue to grow and innovate in our delivery of content to reach the widest audience. Your DONATION helps us to continue helping others! Your Donation to GRACE makes a huge impact. Your generosity is helping thousands of people living with...

We are continuing to edit the extensive videos from our 8th annual live patient forum, to make them available for our community! During this event, leading thoracic oncologists from around the world, as well as lung cancer patients who are active within the patient advocacy community, discussed subjects relevant to all targets as well as breakout sessions on rare mutations. This 6-hour live virtual webinar was an opportunity for lung cancer patients and caregivers to hear from experts and...

Please join us for OncTalk 2022 This is a FREE online event for lung cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors, with the opportunity to interact with several world-class lung cancer oncologists, hear the latest information on treatments and participate in a Q&A session with doctors during this live, virtual event. The program will be held as an online event on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 11am-1:30pm Eastern Time, 8am - 10:30am Pacific Time. This program will be broadcast as a live, online...

GRACE has partnered with Lilly Oncology again this year for the REThink Testing Campaign for Lung Cancer Awareness Month Comprehensive Biomarker Testing While 3-4 weeks can seem like a long time after a cancer diagnosis, It's worth the wait to understand your specific cancer type and the genes that drive it. As more targeted treatments become available through clinical trials and FDA Approvals, there is hope for more personalized medicines that specifically target your cancer. For Lung Cancer...

A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating - suddenly time stands still while anxiety and fear take hold. The important news is that you or your caregiver can be your best advocate and ally in your treatment journey. If you want to be an active participant in your care, here are some tips to consider as you begin to process your situation: Get a notebook and a folder - before a doctor’s visit, write down important questions and any symptoms or changes in symptoms. Ask them what you may experience...