About the Editors

Fred LaBrecque worked as the Medical Writer and Program Development Director for the Caring Ambassadors. He has experience in all facets of the medical research field: basic laboratory research, clinical trials, data coordination, and program management. In his work, Fred has written and edited a variety of publications, from editorials aimed at general audiences, to scholarly articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

Cindy Langhorne-Hatfield joined the Caring Ambassadors Program, Inc. in August of 2007 and worked as the Lung Cancer Program Director until 2023. Ms. Langhorne-Hatfield brings over twenty-four years of programmatic and managerial experience in the field of lung cancer advocacy and has worked with public and private community stakeholders. Ms. Langhorne-Hatfield’s compassion for lung cancer patients and their families and her dedication to improving the burdens of lung cancer one life at a time are extraordinary. Ms. Langhorne-Hatfield is a well-respected local, regional, and national advocate for lung cancer and issues that affect those living with or at risk for the disease.