A charity dedicated to support & research for ALK Positive Cancer patients in Australia.https://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3mhyrlcecjk23REPOST: Webinar: 'Thriving With and Beyond Cancer' Join us on April 9, World Psycho-Oncology Day, to discover how we can support the emotional and psychological needs of patients and their families. We will be looking at fear of cancer recurrence, the burden on cancer carers, etc. www.pocog.org.au https://www.pocog.org.au/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQyoehleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLJsnkNEPoWXSESZcHltRwK43TGWrMUOx0x4lDx_Amr0nSbzZWcFeUejEKms_aem_ugHOKOP6vBqKD3_0a742ow26 Mar 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhyrlcecjk23https://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3mhtqa6h62c2sBeautiful words from our friend and ALK Positive Australia Dep Chair Lisa Briggs in OncoDaily today. https://oncodaily.com/voices/lisa-briggs-47396224 Mar 2026 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtqa6h62c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3mhr7t6iiks2vAn article that is striking a chord for many in our community. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/22/i-have-stage-four-cancer-there-will-be-no-cure-but-death-isnt-necessarily-imminent-this-is-how-it-feels-to-live-in-the-long-middle?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&fbclid=IwY2xjawQurGZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFiTk9MeWprTHc2eDZSTnhkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhkNKUBq5Kv56c9q1GSOH_0gzjukItWE7a0VDWKK1Caufa_st2aETzeMsqeM_aem__Ti9B6E6-R9IduyzzunGvQ23 Mar 2026 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhr7t6iiks2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3mhos6oppdc2yThe TRIANA TRI-611 human trials began last week! It is a new class of drug to treat ALK+ lung cancer, not a next gen TKI. Preclinical lab & animal studies have shown excellent results. One to watch. Go Research! https://trianabio.com/press-release-031926-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawQtYtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE2ZE03TVNBQW81Yndjbmt0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsMZ1yxlIy0KUW61y-L1AjkmWVGTmrbMFZJ41ZM6ArebBRF6XjGbK91bTjww_aem_7ehqqQcHh8bfm9g-TQwdpA23 Mar 2026 00:22 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhos6oppdc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3mgbczt42mk2zalkpositive.org.au/donate/04 Mar 2026 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgbczt42mk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3me3mnw3uqc2lCan we find a way to manage drug resistance & progression in ALK+ lung cancer? Here is a link to Dr. Dane's presentation on his research into this very question. It is science-heavy, but do stick with it as the information within is truly exciting for our community. https://youtu.be/Z5fg4akM1eo?si=DYvvL41SnUoaSbz805 Feb 2026 05:07 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3me3mnw3uqc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3mdjked6wik22Why does resistance develop in ALK+ lung cancer, and how might it be prevented? Please join our webinar with Dr Vassiliadis, recipient of the 2026 ALK+ Inspirational Research Grant. This research goes directly to the question at the core of our community. REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/HL6MHup8UB5SNgyr729 Jan 2026 00:38 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjked6wik22https://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3mdjinoxlxs2bA reminder that there is a (downloadable) Patient Information Guide on our website, which aims to provide patients & carers with clear, correct & current information about ALK positive lung cancer & its treatment in Australia. alkpositive.org.au/patient/ https://alkpositive.org.au/patient/29 Jan 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjinoxlxs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3mcirk2iyq22hAn incredible annoucement regarding the ALK Positive Inc Second Opinion Program & its availability to those outside the US: https://alkpositive.org/living-with-alk/second-opinion-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPWXEdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTYk0zbDNBUEUyRDdyYkZoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmOMXQw3sFwIw2JjE46N-pQa-VscpcQE1ox00Pj-z5k7okH4kf82hIKleMrA_aem_ABgVaPiDFN6r8a0FbiRMNQ15 Jan 2026 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcirk2iyq22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m6xqd2ibpk2sDo you have Lung Cancer and are taking a Targeted Treatment? A research project is being conducted seeking to understand the experience. It takes about 20 minutes - please consider sharing your story: https://mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MPFQPAna49J6nQ Your journey is unique. Your insights are powerful.02 Dec 2025 00:56 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6xqd2ibpk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m6nv4iwq522hAs Lung Cancer Awareness month comes to a close please consider buying a pair of laces & supporting much needed research into the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide & in Australia. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTFzrZ7VLUoY3Htmv0BLvmzcRGEqiP4Bk5aym4XgOqGdloaDSfOG_IeG13XXPLBR7H3NeROtcIuzfmI/pub?urp=gmail_link28 Nov 2025 02:55 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6nv4iwq522hhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m64dp7oki22rWe have a Patient Information Guide that is downloadable on our website, that provides an excellent overview of ALK+ cancer & the treatments available to us in Australia. alkpositive.org.au/patient/ https://alkpositive.org.au/patient/21 Nov 2025 03:29 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m64dp7oki22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m5wsvahhm22rThe '4' in Laces4Lungs represents both AJ's age - 4 months old - and the stage of his Mums ALK+ lung cancer, at diagnosis. What a powerful fundraising drive this has become. Order your laces today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTFzrZ7VLUoY3Htmv0BLvmzcRGEqiP4Bk5aym4XgOqGdloaDSfOG_IeG13XXPLBR7H3NeROtcIuzfmI/pub?urp=gmail_link18 Nov 2025 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5wsvahhm22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m5kdt4phfs2hWhat a week it has been for the ALK+community in Australia. Not one but TWO grants awarded this week that focus on advancing research in ALK Positive lung cancer. Go Science! https://thoraciconcology.org.au/inspirational-research-grant/toga-announces-recipients-of-the-2026-inspirational-research-grants/13 Nov 2025 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5kdt4phfs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m5frait56k2pIdentifying ALK+ resistance pathways is at the very core of what is important to us all. That makes the announcement of Dr Vassiliadis as the recipient of the ALK Positive Australia/TOGA Inspirational Grant for 2026 so thrilling. Every $ donated to ALK Positive Australia goes towards research.12 Nov 2025 04:00 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5frait56k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m4wrggsiqs2xAn excellent presentation for those of you interested in the science behind this disease & the way we move forward with treatment. A must watch, and delivered in a very approachable way. Thanks you Ms Chen and@alkpositiveuk.bsky.social @florianmerkle.bsky.social https://youtu.be/ZlYnuuvLWuE?si=FPJw1BGHNGBICHYY06 Nov 2025 04:53 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4wrggsiqs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m4w6mktom22vNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to elevate patient voices. Please consider sharing your story. https://alkpositive.org.au/2025/11/05/living-longer-alk-positive-lung-cancer-study/05 Nov 2025 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4w6mktom22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m4opdqznfc2rBuy your @laces4lungs today! Bling up your shoes whilst supporting ALK Positive Australia & standing with us for Lung Cancer Awareness month. Buy your Laces4Lungs today! ORDER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ9rosdLfK8mfxJA7VrG0NpeGyU9yNU03lPuQAyGVbOhziCw/viewform02 Nov 2025 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4opdqznfc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m4mdvqk3722uALK Positive Australia have released their inaugural newsletter! It is jam-packed with ALK+ news & achievements. If you are interested in receiving a copy please sign up here: https://alkpositive.org.au/membership-application/02 Nov 2025 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4mdvqk3722uhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m4jknquotk2eLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia but receives less than 6% of the research funding. 35% of women & 15% of men diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked. Help us drive research this November: alkpositive.org.au/donate/31 Oct 2025 22:47 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4jknquotk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m3tgyvuawk23ALK+ community please follow Laces4Lungs and throw your support behind this wonderful initiative, with all proceeds going to ALK+ Australia. Well done AJ - you are a star!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6158011122327423 Oct 2025 03:43 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3tgyvuawk23https://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3m2seerq5ss2hOur website got a glow-up! Launching in the next few days — same mission, fresh new look. Got feedback or ideas? Drop us a message here or email secretary@alkpositive.org.au09 Oct 2025 23:58 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2seerq5ss2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3lx6zrrplz225"WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE WITH ALK ON TKI'S IN AUSTRALIA?" Share your story in this important study. This is open to any Australian ALKie at Stage IIIB or IV on a TKI for more than 12 months. It will be an online interview for 30-60 minutes. Email alkpositive@sjog.org.au to share your story.25 Aug 2025 03:13 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lx6zrrplz225https://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3lvci6ws7gc2o- 36 Australians are diagnosed with lung cancer every day. - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia, but attracts less than 6% of cancer research funding. Today we acknowledge those raising awareness & working towards better outcomes for lung cancer patients.01 Aug 2025 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvci6ws7gc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3lv7wuef5us2qOur Chair Jon & Dep Chair Lisa with Prof Nick Pavlakis, Prof Ben Solomon & Prof Tom John at the @togaanz.bsky.social ASM - working together for better outcomes for ALK Positive patients.31 Jul 2025 01:03 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv7wuef5us2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/alkpostitiveaust.bsky.social/post/3lv5gsmt5cs26We could not be prouder of our Dep Chair & friend Lisa Briggs - the recently announced recipient of the 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award. Bravo Lisa - thank you for all that you do. You are a force!30 Jul 2025 01:10 +0000at://did:plc:7fgg777egmkrpi2pe2d5472d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv5gsmt5cs26