Podcast: Living with ALK‑Positive Lung Cancer — A Patient–Oncologist Conversation

In this Perspectives episode of Lung Cancer Voices, host Dr. Paul Wheatley‑Price sits down with patient advocate Katie Hulan and medical oncologist Dr. Cheryl Ho to explore ALK‑positive lung cancer from both sides of the clinic room. 

Katie shares how she went from muting herself on work calls because of a nagging cough to navigating brain mets, radiation, and powerful targeted therapies that eventually allowed her to reclaim her energy and her life. Dr. Ho breaks down what ALK‑positive lung cancer is, who is often impacted by this diagnosis, and how new drugs are turning a once‑terminal diagnosis into years of high‑quality time for many patients.​

The episode also dives into the tough realities of drug access in Canada, the crucial role of clinical trials, and why Katie helped launch ALK Positive Canada to push for better testing, funding, and support. If you care about lung cancer, precision medicine, or what it really feels like to live well with stage 4 disease, this conversation is well worth your time.​

Find and listen to the episode here.

You can find it on Apple podcasts, Soundcloud, and Spotify.