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What’s Inside?elcome to Inspire
What’s I never stop being
overwhelmed by
the people I meet
Inside? here at Roy Castle
Lung Cancer
Foundation,
especially when
you appreciate the circumstances that
brought them to us. Nevertheless, here
Shan Evans: they are, sharing their stories with the
aim to do one thing – help others.
4 She Saved Me
How one woman’s That help can take on many different
awareness saved the life forms, from explaining what lies ahead for
of another. someone recently diagnosed, to offering
empathy and understanding to those who
have lost a loved one. Above all, our
Autumn/Winter 2017 edition of Inspire
shows that, whatever your lung cancer
8 Immunotherapy: story, there is always hope.
Fact or Fiction?
The truth behind In this latest edition, you’ll read about a
the so-called patient with stage IV lung cancer who is
‘wonder drug’. 12 Prolonging Life now in remission (page 8). You’ll meet the
receptionist whose professionalism saved
Students teach
themselves a lesson.. someone’s life (page 4). You’ll find out
about how we’re ensuring people get
diagnosed and treated more quickly
18 Improving the (pages 3 and 16-17).
Care of Patients
Lung cancer isn’t high enough on people’s
16 The Need Latest updates on agendas. Survival rates are nowhere near
our research projects.
where we want them to be.
for Speed
Quicker diagnosis. Understanding of the disease is still
Faster treatment. severely lacking.
Better outcomes. But together, we can change this.
24 Alex Brick: Together, we are changing this, and
He’d Be
Mortified If everyone can play a part.
People Were Thanks to those who share their stories,
Doing Anything to those who fundraise for us in the most
But Living creative and generous of ways, and thanks
Lung cancer through to you, we can continue to expect better.
the eyes of a partner.
20 Lisa Mulvey: I Won’t Let Lung 26 Love Stories Paula Chadwick
Cancer Define Him
Creative ways to help
Standing up to stigma. cure lung cancer. Chief Executive
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
This magazine is written by patients and supporters to help those affected by lung cancer.
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