ALK Positive Australia

A charity dedicated to support & research for ALK Positive Cancer patients in Australia. 
WHAT IS ALK POSTIVE LUNG CANCER?
It is a type of cancer with no known cure. It occurs in only about 5% of all lung cancer patients, but occurs in approximately 30% of lung cancer patients diagnosed under age 40. It is caused by a mutation of the ALK gene, a non hereditary gene.  It is estimate that 100,000 people are diagnosed with ALK Positve lung cancer each year, with 95% of diagnoses occuing at stage 4 - where it has spread (metastasized) to other organs. The lives of those with ALK Positive lung cancer depend on research.