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Support
The Vision of the Charity is that people with ALK-positive lung cancer will thrive and live a long and fullfilling life.
Support Group
We have a private Facebook support group just for patients and close family and friends where members exchange experiences and ask for practical advice.
Regional Lunches
Three times a year, we arrange regional lunches throughout the UK and Ireland. The lunches are heavily subsidised for patients plus one other.
Life Coach
We offer free life coaching to patients and their close family who are struggling to come to terms with the diagnosis.
National Conference
Each September, we hold a weekend conference for patients plus one other where they hear from and question the UK's top ALK+ experts. There is ample time to socialise with other patients and their families. The conference if free and we pay travelling expenses.
Advice
We publish advice and guidance on living with ALK-positive lung cancer.
Stress & Anxiety
A lung cancer diagnosis is stressful for both parients and their families. We host several mental wellbeing resources provided by other organisations.
Patients' Stories
We believe that it is useful for newly diagnosed patients and their families to here about the experiences of other patients.
Information
We provide information about ALK-positive lung cancer and signpost to where more information can be found
Videos
We have produced a series of ASK THE EXPERT videos. Also, all our conferences have been recorded, including what the delegates thought.
Coffee Morning
Each month, We have an online coffee morning where patients and family have a relaxing hour chatting about everything under the sun.
Other Organisations
We signpost to other trusted organisation that can provide information, support or advice.