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Online Communities Discover many ways to connect online with other people who have been affected by lung cancer.
Learn More Lung Cancer Staging Learn about what lung cancer staging is, when and how it is determined, and what each specific stage means for you.
Learn More Lung Cancer Navigator Mobile App Check out LUNGevity’s Lung Cancer Navigator mobile app, a customizable tool that puts your entire support network in the palm of your hand.
Learn More Get Educational Materials View and download materials about lung cancer, raising awareness in your community, and vital support services for survivors and their loved ones.
Learn More Virtual Meetups Make friends and find encouragement through our Virtual Meetups for patients, survivors, caregivers, and friends and family members of people with lung cancer.
Learn More Survivor Stories In our HOPE Summit video series, survivors speak candidly about many aspects of lung cancer including their diagnosis and treatment, common misconceptions about the disease, how they have transformed into advocates for research, and more.
Learn More Managing Treatment Side Effects Better understand and manage the side effects of conventional cancer therapies such as radiation and chemotherapy.
Learn More Lung Cancer HELPLine LUNGevity’s Lung Cancer HELPLine offers toll-free, personalized support for patients and caregivers. Dial 844-360-5864 Monday through Thursday, 10am to 6pm ET, and Friday, 10am to 5pm ET.
Learn More Volunteer for Events Learn about events in your area and how you can start your own DIY fundraiser
Learn More What To Ask Your Doctor Help guide your treatment conversations at every step with this series of questions for healthcare professionals.
Learn More Managing Your Breathing Learn about pulmonary rehabilitation, a medically supervised program to help people with lung disease improve their overall physical, mental, and social functioning.
Learn More Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Finding someone who understands what you’re going through isn’t easy. Patients and caregivers can get matched with one-on-one mentors who can help you navigate through the emotions and logistics of life with lung cancer.
Learn More How Lung Cancer Develops Understand how the lungs work, how lung cancer develops, and how it can metastasize (spread to another part of the body).
Learn More Checklists View and download checklists to help you prepare for doctor visits and traveling.
Learn More Additional Resources for Survivors Explore additional resources to help you find information on many aspects of living with lung cancer, resources in your area, and specific kinds of assistance.
Learn More COPE Summit Learn about LUNGevity’s COPE Summit, a full-day summit designed by and for caregivers at all stages, held in Washington, DC each spring.
Learn More Why Is Early Detection Important? Finding lung cancer early, when it is most treatable, can save lives. Learn about early detection and what you need to know about lung cancer screening.
Learn More How Lung Cancer Develops Understand how the lungs work, how lung cancer develops, and how it can metastasize (spread to another part of the body).
Learn More Role of the Caregiver Caregiving may be the most difficult job you ever take on, but one of the most valuable. Discover resources to assist you with this responsibility.
Learn More Recently Diagnosed Are you or a loved one recently diagnosed and wondering what happens now? LUNGevity’s Right Track can guide the way to precision resources and treatment.
Learn More Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team Help guide your treatment conversations at every step with this series of questions for you to ask your healthcare team.
Learn More Signs Symptoms Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of lung cancer and when it may be time to talk to your doctor.
Learn More Caregiving Tips Check out these 10 tips to help you through the caregiver process and download tip sheets on specific aspects of caregiving.
Learn More Intelligent Nutrition Assistant Eating a healthy diet can play an important role in lung cancer care. Ina®, a personal intelligent nutrition assistant, is available 24/7 for on-demand support.
Learn More Lung Nodules Lung nodules can be quite common, and most are not cancerous, but it is important to understand what they are and how they may impact your treatment plan.
Learn More Types of Lung Cancer Not all lung cancers are the same. Learn about the two major histologic types, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which have several subtypes.
Learn More End-of-Life Planning As a caregiver, you are in the best position to help your loved one address the practical, logistical, and emotional concerns that go along with an often fast-moving disease. LUNGevity has gathered resources to help you navigate this process.
Learn More COVID-19 and Lung Cancer Get important information about COVID-19 and lung cancer, including a glossary of terms in English and Spanish, frequently asked questions about the virus and the vaccine, and interviews with medical experts.
Learn More LUNGevity Action Network Whether you are interested in policy, raising awareness, or both, sign up to join our action network and see how you can be a successful advocate for lung cancer.
Learn More Diagnosing Lung Cancer Discover what steps and tests are used in diagnosing lung cancer, including medical history, imaging tests, laboratory tests, biopsies, and biomarker tests.
Learn More Additional Resources for Caregivers Explore additional resources to help you in your role as a caregiver.
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Learn More Donate Now Support LUNGevity Foundation with a one-time, monthly, or annual donation. Funds can be directed to lung cancer research, education and support, or areas of greatest need.
Learn More Your Medical Team Many types of doctors and other healthcare professionals may be a part of your comprehensive care team. Find out more about the roles and responsibilities of your medical team.
Learn More More Resources for Patients Caregivers Browse additional resources selected to help you find more information and support.
Learn More Family Reachs Financial Treatment Program A lung cancer diagnosis can often bring financial barriers with it. Financial Treatment Program helps you manage your finances to give you peace of mind.
Learn More Honor/Memorial Donations When you donate in honor or memory of someone, LUNGevity will send an acknowledgment of your thoughtful donation to the person indicated but will not reveal the amount of the donation.
Learn More Treatment Options for Lung Cancer Find out more about treatment options for lung cancer by type and stage of the cancer.
Learn More Lung Cancer Statistics Learn the facts about lung cancer and download infographics to share this information with others.
Learn More No One Missed Campaign What is a biomarker? Why is it important? How do you test for it? Find all the facts you need to know on comprehensive biomarker testing to talk about this with your doctor.
Learn More Monthly Giving Add hope to your monthly subscriptions by becoming a LUNGevity monthly donor. Subscribe today.
Learn More Reducing Your Risk Take an in-depth look at many risk factors associated with lung cancer including tobacco exposure, radon, air pollution, and more.
Learn More Social Media Volunteer Program Help promote LUNGevity and lung cancer awareness as a Social Media Ambassador. Find out more about program qualifications and apply today.
Learn More Who Should Be Screened? Understand what the present guidelines are for lung cancer screening and how that may impact your doctor’s recommendation.
Learn More Get Educational Materials View and download materials about lung cancer, raising awareness in your community, and vital support services for survivors and their loved ones.
Learn More Glossary Explore a robust glossary of terms and acronyms related to lung cancer.
Learn More Get Educational Materials View and download materials about lung cancer, raising awareness in your community, and vital support services for survivors and their loved ones.
Learn More Are You Eligible for Screening? See if the present guidelines suggest that you should be screened for lung cancer. Start the quiz now.
Learn More LUNGevity’s Public Policy Work LUNGevity works to improve how people are diagnosed with, navigate, and live with lung cancer by working in a strategic manner with regulators, legislators, policymakers, and other advocates in the lung cancer community.
Learn More Practical Support Get information about support with practical aspects of having cancer such as transportation to and from medical appointments, basic living needs and expenses, and employment and legal issues.
Learn More Tribute Funds Honor or remember a loved one by creating a LUNGevity Tribute Fund, a fundraising campaign established in honor of them that you and others can donate to.
Learn More How Is Screening Done? Discover what to expect during a Low Dose CT scan for lung cancer.
Learn More Get Educational Materials View and download materials about lung cancer, raising awareness in your community, and vital support services for survivors and their loved ones.
Learn More Emotional Support Community Communities can help offer much-needed emotional support for people with lung cancer. Discover how LUNGevity can connect you with others.
Learn More Video and Webinar Library Browse video content covering topics like education, support programs, survivor stories, and more.
Learn More Follow-up After Screening The results are in, and now what? Learn about the important steps you need to take after a follow-up screening.
Learn More Gifts of Stock A gift of appreciated securities can be a meaningful contribution while also providing the donor a charitable income tax deduction.
Learn More Complementary Therapies Some patients find complementary therapies beneficial in addition to their lung cancer treatments. Find out more about common complementary practices.
Learn More Biomarker Testing Not all lung cancers are the same. Comprehensive biomarker testing can identify specific genetic “drivers” in your cancer (called biomarkers) that cause cancer to grow and spread in different ways. This can help you identify the appropriate treatment plan for you.
Learn More Risk Factors Take an in-depth look at the many risk factors associated with lung cancer, including tobacco smoke, radon, and air pollution.
Learn More Matching Gifts Find out if your employer matches contributions you make to nonprofit organizations. You may be able to double the value of your gift.
Learn More Survivorship Conferences Learn about LUNGevity’s survivorship conferences, which are designed to inform, connect, and empower anyone who has been affected by lung cancer.
Learn More Screening Early Detection Finding lung cancer early on can make a difference. Learn about early detection and all the details you need to know about the screening process.
Learn More Find a Clinical Trial Considering participating in a clinical trial? Use our custom search tool or connect with our partners at EmergingMed to find an available trial that may be right for you.
Learn More Become a Mentor Find out more about available peer-to-peer mentoring from survivors and caregivers as well as clinical trial ambassadors, who help shed light on the clinical trial experience.
Learn More Event Donations People from across the country are raising money for LUNGevity by participating in our national events. Donate to an event participant or Team LUNGevity athlete to support his or her fundraising campaign.
Learn More Home LUNGevity is driving change and improving outcomes for all people diagnosed with lung cancer.
Screening for My Littlest Inspirations My lung cancer came suddenly and severely back in March of 2015. It started with a sudden onset of what I thought was vertigo on a Wednesday. By Friday morning, it had changed dramatically, and I knew it was time to see a doctor.I had just had my hip replaced and was not cleared to drive, so I READ MORE Caregiver Spotlight: Bill Hogan The day my wife Heather found out she had lung cancer was the day that everything changed. In that moment, our plans for the future disappeared. Our focus for the present became just lung cancer. While Heather dealt with the disease, I dealt with the details. I was the gateway of the data. I kept READ MORE The Hope of a Productive Day I was only 30 years old when I was diagnosed with lung cancer. Before I was diagnosed, I spent 5 days in the hospital to have tests done. Even though they told me it could be cancer, I never thought that would even be a possibility. I was only 30 years old – how could I have cancer?I was diagnosed READ MORE Cancer Won’t Stop You After battling a persistent cough for six months, I went in for a chest x-ray. This was July 2020, right in the thick of the pandemic, which is why I put off going in for so long. After nothing we tried seemed to help the cough, though, I knew it was time to figure out what was going on inside my READ MORE La Esperanza Read Fran's story in English. Me diagnosticaron cáncer de pulmón en estadio IV en 2012 cuando solo tenía 39 años. En ese momento, no había pruebas disponibles para determinar qué tipo de cáncer de pulmón tenía. Todo lo que sabía era que "era cáncer de pulmón, nada más".Aunque los médicos me READ MORE Hope Lea la historia de Fran en español.I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2012 when I was only 39 years old. At the time, there were no tests available to determine what type of lung cancer I had. All I knew was that "it was lung cancer, nothing more."Although the doctors told me that there READ MORE Caregiver Spotlight: Ben Schachtel I had just graduated college in 2013 when my dad was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Like most people diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, the discovery of his disease was a fluke. His car was rear-ended, which led to an x-ray, which showed a mass in his lung. He was given a 50% chance of READ MORE The Power of Positivity There are two mantras I repeat to myself and others: “Don’t count the days, make the days count,” coined by Mohammad Ali, and “Cancer didn’t bring me to my knees; it brought me to my feet,” said by Michael Douglas. Another mantra I like is one of my own creation: “My mind and soul can heal my body READ MORE Achieving my Dreams After Cancer Diagnosis I was diagnosed with lung cancer in July 2020. I was stage IV non-small cell adenocarcinoma with metastases in my lymph nodes. My diagnosis was devastating. I was experiencing such severe physical symptoms, such as intense coughing to the point of coughing up blood, that I wasn’t sure I would ever READ MORE Caregiver Spotlight: Jennifer Rice Caregiver is a funny term to me. There have been times in this process I’ve felt like one, but most of the time, I haven’t needed to take that role. My husband, who is an advanced stage lung cancer survivor, doesn’t need care. He isn’t bedbound or sickly; he’s out biking and golfing on the weekends READ MORE LUNGevity Foundation Launches Inhale for Life: Find it Early and Live Public Service and Social Media Campaign During Lung Cancer Awareness Month WASHINGTON, DC (November 4, 2021) — LUNGevity, the nation’s leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, is kicking off Lung Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of its Inhale for Life: Find
READ MORE The Next Big Thing It all started innocently enough with a swollen lymph node above my collar bone. As a family nurse practitioner, I knew this was a bit unusual. When it persisted for a week or so, I thought it time to have it checked out. A last minute decision by the provider I saw to do a chest x-ray most likely READ MORE Support Our WorkYour support will help drive advances in lung cancer detection and treatment that are saving lives, and provide free education and support to all affected by lung cancer. Make a tax-deductible donation now, or fundraise with LUNGevity!
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