Purpose of the Registry

A major roadblock to early detection lung cancer research has been the inability to visualize cellular changes inside the lungs. However, recent technological advances have made it possible to view abnormal changes to tissue lining inside the lungs. Using a procedure called autofluorescence bronchoscopy (AB), clinicians can view precancerous lesions which would have previously been undetected.

The Stacey Scott Lung Cancer Registry will collect and store biologic samples and corresponding data from patients undergoing AB examination and spiral CT scans at registry partner cancer centers located in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The registry will permit physicians and scientists internationally to conduct research leading to important breakthroughs in early detection and treatment for lung cancer patients around the world.

Operation of the Registry

The registry will combine the resources of lung cancer physicians and scientists worldwide by pooling data in one location.  Then, by organizing the data and making it accessible, the registry will dramatically increase the potential to identify people at highest risk of lung cancer and to detect lung cancer at its earliest stage.  By all accounts the registry's return on investment should be remarkable and operational costs for the registry's first five years are extremely modest estimate at only $1,250,000.

Under the direction of Mary Reid. PhD, and Alex Adjei, MD, PhD, representatives from registry partner cancer centers meet regularly to guide, support, and promote use of the registry.

How You Can Help

Stacey’s husband, Bill, and her family have provided the lead gift to establish the registry and they have started a campaign to fund the registry’s important work. Individuals, groups, companies, and foundations are encouraged to offer gifts to “Roswell Park Alliance Foundation – The Stacey Scott Lung Cancer Registry.” These gifts will be used exclusively to support operation of the Stacey Scott Lung Cancer Registry.

Giving Options

• Mail checks to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation - The Stacey Scott Lung Cancer Registry, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY  14263
• Make a secure online gift by credit card by selecting "Stacey Scott Lung Cancer Registry" from the Designation drop-down menu on the donation form.
• Call Jeffrey Yates, Director of Individual Giving, at 716-845-3872 to arrange a personal meeting or for more information.