Being diagnosed with ALK-positive lung cancer can feel overwhelming. This page brings together reliable information that can help with patient-friendly education as well as practical support to help you navigate the journey with more clarity and confidence.

For patients & caregivers:
✔ Bookmark the ALK-specific sites first — they focus on your subtype and real lived experience.
✔ Join online communities to connect, ask questions, and share tips.
✔ Use the Lung Cancer Canada and ALA links for broader support and disease education.

Canada

ALK Positive Canada – Canadian community support, education, advocacy, and webinars tailored to ALK-positive cancer.

Lung Cancer Canada

• National lung cancer advocacy, education, and support programs, including peer support and community navigation. Lung Cancer Canada Support Overview (Canada)
• Lung Cancer Connect – free events across Canada with education, shared experience, and community.

Lung Health Foundation (formerly Ontario Lung Association)

• Virtual support group meetings and lung health resources to help those living with lung cancer in Canada. Lung Health Foundation Support (Canada)

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation

• Non-medical supportive care services for Canadians living with cancer and their families/caregivers.

InspireHealth – Supportive Cancer Care (BC, Canada)
A leading non-profit organization offering free, whole-person cancer support — focusing on physical health, emotional well-being, stress management, nutrition, exercise, and supportive counselling throughout the cancer journey. You can access individual appointments, group programs, and classes both in-person and virtually.

Canadian Cancer Society

Offering information hotline, programs and services for connection, support and logistics.

USA

ALK Positive –

Comprehensive resources, support groups, treatment guides, expert webinars, and a worldwide community for ALK-positive patients & caregivers.

LUNGevity Foundation

• Online Communities & Support Services – broad lung cancer support including forums, virtual meetups, peer partner matching, and caregiver resources.

American Lung Association (ALA)

• Find Support for Lung Cancer – patient & caregiver support groups, Mentor Angel program, and community connections across the U.S.

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

Find patient and caregiver resources as well as other programs.