Founded in 2019 by @NarjustFlorezMD, the Florez Lab @DanaFarber advances early diagnosis, targeted therapies & equity in lung cancer for women & young patients.

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🚨It's LAUNCH TIME‼️ 🚨The @Florez_Lab is excited to launch the first Pregnancy & Lung Cancer (PLC) Registry, aimed at documenting cases of Pregnancy & Lung Cancer globally. Please reach out to us 📩at younglungresearch@dfci.harvard.edu to document any cases❗️ @NarjustFlorezMD
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We’re almost there! Team Lung Cancer has raised $93,131.04 of our $100,000 goal! Help us reach the finish line before the #JimmyFundWalk2026 on Oct. 4! Support our team: danafarber.jimmyfund.org/sit… #JimmyFundWalk2026 #TeamLungCancer #JimmyFundWalk #DanaFarber #LungCancer
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Never did I think I’d have a cocktail named after me… but here we are! 🍸 Introducing the Flo-Tini: a refreshing mix of cucumber, mint, and Prosecco, and officially one of the most fun surprises of the night! Cheers to moments you never see coming!
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🎉 Congratulations to our incredible leader @NarjustFlorezMD, on being honored by the Lung Cancer Research Foundation! 💙 We are so proud of the trailblazing physician, researcher, advocate, and mentor you are. Congratulations, Dr. Florez! 👏🏽🎉
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It’s #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🎉 We’re proud to share that @DanaFarber recognized @NarjustFlorezMD & our work at the Florez Lab on the EQUAL Study, advancing early lung cancer detection for Asian & Hispanic people who have never used tobacco. Learn more: equalstudy.dana-farber.org/
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🚨 12 days to go! 🚨 Team Lung Cancer is walking for patients, families & a future without lung cancer. 💙 Every gift counts. 🔗 danafarber.jimmyfund.org/sit… #JIMMYFUNDWALK2026 #TeamLungCancer
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🧘🏽‍♀️ There’s still time to join our Lymph Flow Yoga series! Two sessions left: Sept. 22 & 29 | 5:30–6:15 PM ET Gentle movement, breathwork, mindfulness & lymphatic self-care. Open to young adults (18–40s) in or after cancer treatment + support persons. 🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/LFYforYAP
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Part 2 At the Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon, @NarjustFlorezMD and Taryn highlighted how fundraising fuels research to prolong the lives of young patients with lung cancer. As diagnoses rise, we’re working to understand why and find better treatments. #YoungLungCancer #JimmyFund
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The Young Lung Cancer Program was featured during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon! 💙 Dr. Narjust Florez and Taryn Lipiner, Program Administrator, spoke about our work advancing research and care for young adults with lung cancer. #YoungLungCancer #FlorezLab #JimmyFund
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💙 Navigating fertility or family-planning concerns during or after cancer treatment? The Dana-Farber Young Adult Program is offering a 4-week virtual Fertility/Family Planning Peer Program for young adults ages 18–40s. 📅 Oct 27, Nov 3, 10 & 17 🕠 5:30–6:45 PM ET 💻 Virtual 🔗 Register: surveymonkey.com/r/SZMPMVH
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🍂 Explore YAP’s Fall Offerings! Join @DanaFarber Young Adult Program for our Fall Social TODAY, Sept. 10, from 6–8 PM at Time Out Market Boston! Connect with other young adults, enjoy good food & build community. 💛 Register & join us: redcapdfci.dfci.harvard.edu/… #YAP #Community
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⏰ 30 DAYS TO GO! 💙🎗️ The countdown to the #JimmyFundWalk2026 is ON! 👟 On October 4th, Team Lung Cancer will walk for hope, progress & a future free from lung cancer. 🫁 Join our team or support us: danafarber.jimmyfund.org/sit… #LungCancer #DanaFarber #JimmyFund
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A new edition of Young Lung Updates is here! 🫁 From emerging research and educational resources to patient support and community initiatives, our newsletter keeps the Young Lung community informed and connected. Want to receive Young Lung Updates? Visit the Young Lung Cancer Program website to subscribe, or contact us at younglungcancerprogram@dfci.harvard.edu dana-farber.org/cancer-care/… Stay informed. Stay connected. 💙
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🏃🏽‍♀️ Team Lung Cancer is walking the MARATHON at the 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk! 📅 Oct. 4, 2026 ⏰ Check-in: 5:30–7:30 AM 📍 Start: 88 Hayden Rowe St Every mile helps support lung cancer research and care. Support our team: danafarber.jimmyfund.org/sit… #Teamlungcancer
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🫁 The August edition of Young Lung Updates is here! Explore new research, our updated webpage, patient resources, upcoming events & more from the Young Lung Cancer Program. Read the latest issue: t.e2ma.net/webview/a6fjyi/48… #YoungLungCancer #LungCancer
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Team Lung Cancer is walking the half marathon @ #JimmyFundWalk2026 October 4, 2026 📍 Start Line: 50 Rice St., Wellesley, MA ⏰ Check-in: 8:30–10:30 AM Step by step, we’re going the distance to care for patients with lung cancer Join us:danafarber.jimmyfund.org/sit… #TeamLungCancer
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Grateful for the opportunity to share more about our program for young patients with lung cancer during this special television interview. 🫁💙 Bringing these conversations into public spaces helps create greater awareness, understanding, and support for a population whose experiences are often overlooked. ⚾
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🏃🏽‍♀️ TEAM LUNG CANCER IS WALKING THE 10K! 🏃🏽‍♂️💙 📅 Oct. 4, 2026 📍 Start: 885 Centre St, Newton, MA ⏰ Check-in: 10 AM–12 PM 💙 Team Lung Cancer Keep up the amazing fundraising for Team Lung Cancer Join us: danafarber.jimmyfund.org/sit… #TeamLungCancer #JimmyFundWalk2026 #LungCancer
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🏃🏽‍♀️ Team Lung Cancer is running the 5K! We’re taking on all the races at the Boston Jimmy Fund Walk 2026 and we’ll be sharing the details! THE 5K 👟 📅 October 4, 2026 📍 Start Line: 450 Brookline Street ⏰ Race Start: 1:30 PM 👉🏽 Join Team Lung Cancer: danafarber.jimmyfund.org/sit…
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🎗️ TUNE IN TODAY! 📺⚾️ The Young Lung Cancer Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will be featured during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon! Tune in at 5:10 PM ET to hear about our work and how we’re advancing research and care for young adults with lung cancer. 🫁💙 📺 Watch on NESN 📻 Listen on WEEI 93.7 FM 💻 Watch the livestream: JimmyFundRadioTelethon.org/w… Please tune in, share, and help us spread the word! #YoungLungCancer
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This is why Timothy Mason walks! One of our Team Lung Cancer captains, Timothy walks to raise awareness about young lung cancer, support research, and honor his wife, Nikki. Support Team Lung Cancer at the #JimmyFundWalk2026🥾 Donate: danafarber.jimmyfund.org/sit… #TeamLungCancer
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