You or Someone You Love Newly Diagnosed?
ALK Positive is a family of patients/survivors and caregivers just like you, who are dealing with a diagnosis of ALK-positive lung cancer.
We offer a range of support, including our foundational Facebook group; consisting of 1400+ amazing members from more than 40 countries around the world.
Featured Blog Articles
Hear from Courtney, 27 years old at diagnosis:
Courtney was diagnosed with ALK-positive lung cancer while 27 weeks pregnant with her second son. She was 27 years old.
“Being diagnosed with terminal cancer is absolutely devastating.
But in a way cancer has blessed me. It’s taught me to live more in the moment, brought me stronger in my faith and closer to those most important to me…
Certainly couldn’t do it without our amazing ALK Positive Facebook Group!”
Our Instagram wall of Hope
Medical Professionals
ALK Positive seeks to partner with entities who are furthering ALK Lung cancer treatments, as well as medical professionals that play the vital role of first contact for new patients.
Researchers
As a dynamic, patient-led group, we are raising funds for research to overcome the resistance that develops with targeted therapies, as well as innovations in ALK-positive lung cancer immunotherapy.
In our first year of fundraising, we raised more than $600,000 for immunotherapy research.
Resources for Doctors
Download our brochure for new patients.
It's written by ALK Positive, for ALK-positive lung cancer patients. It helps educate on the basics of, and treatments for, this rare cancer.
