{"id":4105,"date":"2025-02-16T13:32:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T18:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happylungsproject.org\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:52:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:52:38","slug":"stronger-together-our-ret-positive-lung-cancer-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happylungsproject.org\/stronger-together-our-ret-positive-lung-cancer-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Stronger Together: Our RET-Positive Lung Cancer Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f68d28″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Collaboration is at the heart of progress in the fight against RET-positive lung cancer. Each of our partners brings unique strengths and perspectives that contribute to advancing research, funding, and patient care.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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The Power of Partnership<\/h2>\n

Advancing breakthroughs in RET-positive lung cancer require collaboration. At The Happy Lungs Project<\/a>, we support researchers and fund research with the goal of keeping those who are currently living with RET positive non small-cell lung cancer alive, and find dependable treatments for long-term survival.<\/p>\n

Below, we highlight the missions of several key nonprofits with which we partner – RETPositive, RET Renegades (program of LUNGevity), LUNGevity, GO2 for Lung Cancer, and Biomarker Collaborative. We also highlight a groundbreaking genetics study with 23andMe that could transform lung cancer care.<\/p>\n

RETPositive – Raising Awareness and Driving Research<\/h2>\n

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RETPositive<\/a> is a community-driven nonprofit organization that supports patients and caregivers affected by RET-positive cancers.<\/p>\n

RETpositive aims to improve the quality of life and life expectancy of RET-positive cancer patients by raising awareness, providing community support and advocacy, and funding medical research, including both RET Lung and Thyroid cancers. RETpositive’s commitment to empowering patients through knowledge and resources directly aligns with The Happy Lungs Project’s mission.<\/p>\n

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RET Renegades – A Patient-Led Movement<\/h2>\n

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RET Renegades<\/a>, supported by LUNGevity Foundation, is a patient-founded initiative that connects those with RET-positive lung cancer to life-changing information and support. By amplifying patient voices and collaborating with researchers, RET Renegades has created a powerful network that fosters hope and innovation. At The Happy Lungs Project, we are inspired by RET Renegades’ grassroots approach to building community and advancing science.<\/p>\n

LUNGevity Foundation<\/h2>\n

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LUNGevity Foundation<\/a>, the nation\u2019s leading lung cancer organization, is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease\u2014while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum.<\/p>\n