You're Invited
Join us for a powerful, patient-centered summit designed specifically for people impacted by small cell lung cancer and those who care for them.
This in-person gathering brings together individuals living with small cell lung cancer, survivors, care partners, and leading experts in the SCLC field—creating space for learning, connection, and hope.
When?
April 14-15, 2026
Where?
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport
8001 Arco Corporate Dr Raleigh, NC 27617
Why Attend?
Advancing Science
The latest breakthroughs in SCLC research, emerging treatments, clinical trials, and evolving standards of care—presented in a clear, accessible way.
Expert Access
Learn directly from leading SCLC specialists and researchers, with opportunities to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Strengthened Support
Connect with a one-of-a-kind community of SCLC patients and care partners who truly understand this journey.
Survivorship-Focused Tools
Practical strategies addressing quality of life, wellness, and long-term survivorship—because living well matters.
Advocacy & Impact
Opportunities to share your voice and help shape the future of SCLC research, care, and awareness.
Registration & Attendance
Registration is free!
We recognize that a lung cancer diagnosis can lead to financial challenges. To support patients and their care partners, we offer travel grants to help ease the burden.
Your presence matters—and we are committed to helping you be there.
Registration Deadline: March 16, 2026
We will begin contacting approved applicants by February 20, 2026. Due to limited space, the Summit is open only to SCLC patients and their care partners.
What Past Participants Are Saying
Previously Featured Topics & Speakers
The LiveLung Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit brings together trusted experts and advocates to address the questions that matter most to patients and survivors—today and looking ahead.
Former speakers and topics include:
Join us Virtually
Can’t join us in Raleigh? We’ll miss having you in person, but you can still be part of the action! Join us virtually for the LiveLung SCLC Summit via livestream and catch all the important conversations, expert insights, and patient stories as they happen. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and stay informed—no matter where you are.
SCLC Summit Program
Hear From the Experts
Hear first-hand from world-renowned experts in the field of SCLC. These leading specialists will share cutting-edge research, insights, and advancements shaping the future of SCLC care. Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable knowledge and have your questions answered by the best in the field!
Triparna Sen, PhD, MS
Associate Professor of Oncological Sciences and Director of the Lung Cancer PDX Platform, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
Misty Shields, MD, PhD
Thoracic Medical Oncologist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Associate Member of Experimental and Developmental Therapeutics, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health Physicians
Trudy G. Oliver, PhD
Professor of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology and Duke Science
Technology Scholar at Duke University
Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, MD
Thoracic Surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Bradley Icard, DO
Pulmonologist and Director for Lung Cancer Screening, Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Chest Center of the Carolinas at FirstHealth
Neal E. Ready, MD, PhD
Head & Neck and Medical Oncologist, Duke Cancer Institute
Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
Sonam Puri, MD
Thoracic Oncologist and Assistant Member in the Department of Thoracic Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Stacy Wentworth, MD
Clinical Associate, Department of Radiation Oncology
Duke University School of Medicine
The Power of the SCLC Summit
At the SCLC Summit, you’ll connect with fellow patients, care partners, and experts to share knowledge, support, and hope. But the impact of these conversations goes far beyond the event. They empower, shift perspectives, and provide medical professionals invaluable insights straight from those living with SCLC. Your voice inspires, educates, and drives real change—making this Summit a powerful force for progress.
The 2025 LiveLung SCLC Summit is Made Possible by
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