GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Honors Key Partner in Fight Against Lung Cancer

SAN CARLOS, Calif. and WASHINGTON – GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer (GO2 Foundation) announced it will honor Daiichi Sankyo with the “Simply the Best Award” for their commitment to advancing lung cancer oncology discovery to meet the needs of all patients. The company will accept the award at the Simply the Best XVII Dinner and Gala on Saturday, November 12 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.

“We are honored to be recognized by GO2 Foundation for our work toward ensuring all people with lung cancer – regardless of their background – have effective options for their care. We are pushing the boundaries of science to change the way cancer is treated to improve the quality of life of patients around the world and ensure the needs of diverse patient communities are addressed,” said Daiichi Sankyo’s Corporate Officer, Global Head of Oncology and Vice President of Oncology Research Laboratories, Toshinori Agatsuma.

Daiichi Sankyo is working to develop new and expand existing medicines through their antibody drug conjugate (ADC) technology to create targeted therapies for people living with non-small cell lung cancer and small-cell lung cancer. The company’s motto “Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients” guides their research and development goal of bringing innovative new treatment options to patients with unmet medical needs.

As the understanding and treatment of lung cancer continues to advance, so does the need. This year, nearly 236,000 Americans will receive a lung cancer diagnosis and more than 131,000 will die of the disease. Eighty percent of those recently diagnosed never smoked or quit more than a decade ago.

“Daiichi Sankyo is among the best of the best in developing targeted treatments while considering every patient and keeping their unique needs top-of-mind,” said Laurie Fenton Ambrose, co-founder, president & CEO of GO2 Foundation. “The work of Daiichi Sankyo is aligned with GO2’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in lung cancer care, addressing and resolving health care disparities and increasing survivorship through engagement of historically underserved populations through community-based clinical care.”

The Simply the Best Gala will include a dinner program, awards presentation, live auction, and after party. Ticket sales to the event are open to the public. For additional information and to join the Simply the Best XVI, click here.

The post GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Honors Key Partner in Fight Against Lung Cancer appeared first on GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer.

from GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer https://ift.tt/F9jt7yP
via IFTTT