John Nissim

64 years old. Lung cancer survivor. Former serial entrepreneur now an advocate for lung cancer research and funding. Husband and father. Photographer.

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@GOPLeader No they are not. It’s called democracy and no less than Benjamin Franklin said our system is messy but it’s the only one we have.

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@LungCancer_HU Well said.#lung_cancer #tagrisso_not_effective

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@LungCancer_HU Sometimes a little self denial is a good thing.

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For you science geeks like me this is interesting. Guardant’s blood test outperforms standard tissue biopsy in landmark NSCLC study https://t.co/PwiCnD599f //lung cancer//LCA//GO2Foundation

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@LungCancer_HU Agreed it’s very important for re-establishing a new normal. For me it’s picking up a camera, I was a serious amateur before my diagnosis.

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Artificial intelligence hunts cancer faster than doctors, can aid them https://t.co/CZMMWE5gYC

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As a #lungcancer patient this just pisses me off. https://t.co/IhzoZ5vFzE

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Lung Cancer science geeks like me will find this interesting. Artificial Intelligence May Reduce False Positives in Lung Cancer Screening https://t.co/1v0JxOUWfK via @cure_magazine

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“On the outside I look like a normal, healthy person. I'm out walking my dog and finishing 5Ks. I don't fit the perception of a stage IV, terminal cancer patient.” #lcsm https://t.co/CQZ5qVxj92

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Agreed it’s frustrating and I navigate the system pretty well. Imagine what it’s like for a patient that is alone and overwhelmed by the unnecessary BS. #lungcancer #healthcare

[LungCancer.net @LungCancer_HU]

“Every year seems to bring a shift in health expenses. Tax rules change and it’s very difficult to keep up with the policies that affect insurance coverage and costs.” https://t.co/VODziA2p9R

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@LungCancer_HU Yes. And don’t forget to advocate for yourself

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British lung cancer patients undergo surgery that 'microwaves' tumours https://t.co/D5Tye5eVyc via @MailOnline

Not a cure but less invasive options to destroy tumors is a good thing.
#lungcancer #microwaveablation

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Clinical analysis: Life expectancy boosted for lung cancer patients treated at Stony Brook Cancer Center https://t.co/ti5i3UA80E via @Newsday

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Good concise summary of where lung cancer research is heading. https://t.co/IDfmbpDzjg

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@LungCancer_HU My initial lung cancer diagnosis was grim, metastatic involving pelvis and brain was hoping for a year. It’s been 4. But small lesions pop up about every 9 months in spite of a targeted med so get SRS rad. #lungcancer #cancerwarrior #stillstanding

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Cancer eats your soul. I’ve lived with active cancer managed with meds and targeted rad for 4+ years. By onc standards I’m a success.And I do cherish being among the living but am painfully aware of the financial and emotional cost to my family. #cancer_eats_your_soul #lungcancer

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Last week's MRI shows small but evident brain tumor growth. Getting targeted (SRS) radiation next week. Not thrilled but not overly concerned. I've had targeted radiation 6 times over the previous 4 years, mostly to my skeleton. #lungcancer #nsclc_egfr

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Today is my birthday 🎸64 🎼. It’s also the 4 year anniversary of my lung cancer diagnosis. I’m alive due to new targeted medicines, a great med team and most importantly the love and support of my wife Sherry, family and friends. #lungcancer #NSCLC #EGFR #NIH #precision_medicine

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In another try at lung cancer niche, J&J nabs a potential Tagrisso rival for $50M-plus - https://t.co/4SDVCmezFO

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If you’re over 40 and have lungs just do it.

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We've issued a statement on lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) based on results from the Dutch-Belgian NELSON lung cancer screening trial presented at #WCLC2018. #LCSM #EarlyDetection https://t.co/CCftQhKGXY