RET Research News and Information

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Lung Cancer Risk Factors: Understanding its Causes and Prevention

Discover the key factors that contribute to lung cancer and preventative steps you can take…

January 13, 2025

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Why Donate to Lung Cancer Research?

Every dollar we raise contributes to groundbreaking research, better diagnostic tools, and innovative treatments that…

January 8, 2025

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Navigating The Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Enrollment Process

Navigating lung cancer clinical trials can be daunting, but it’s a path to cutting-edge care…

December 9, 2024

Boosting Research: The Role of Lung Cancer Registries for RET-Positive Lung Cancer Patients

Lung Cancer Registries & The Power of Data: Every lung cancer patient can contribute to…

December 3, 2024

2024 RET Cancer Research Update

Your investment in The Happy Lungs Project has resulted in very exciting RET lung cancer…

November 26, 2024

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Cracking the Code: What RET Gene Alteration Means for Your Lung Cancer

The RET gene is important for controlling how cells grow and develop. When the RET…

October 14, 2024

Get to Know Irene, our Director of Research

Hello! My name is Irene Guijarro Munoz, and I joined the team at The Happy…

October 2, 2024

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The 4 Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

The stage of lung cancer tells you the location of a tumor, its size, and…

September 23, 2024

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From Safety to Approval: RET Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Phases

The clinical trials phased approach ensures that new treatments are thoroughly evaluated before they are…

September 16, 2024

Getting a Second Opinion for Your Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Let's explore the importance of getting a second opinion for lung cancer, when to seek…

September 9, 2024

Mapping the Route: Exploring the Spread of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Understanding how and why RET-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) spreads could be the key…

September 3, 2024

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Why Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing Matters for RET-Positive Patients

Lung cancer biomarker testing is a crucial tool for RET-positive lung cancer patients and can…

August 19, 2024

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RET-Positive Lung Cancer: Understanding its Impact on Non-Smokers

Discover how RET-positive lung cancer uniquely impacts non-smokers, including younger women, and explore cutting-edge, personalized…

August 12, 2024

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Our Path Forward

Our board member and co-founder, Ilana Stromberg, wants to share some exciting updates about The…

July 31, 2024

The Happy Lungs Project Joins Lung Cancer Advocacy Organizations and 23andMe to Launch Lung Cancer Genetics Study to Advance Research

This study aims to build a comprehensive, open-source database of heritable genetics and patient-reported data…

July 29, 2024

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