About Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is a group of diseases that can affect anyone with lungs.
Thanks to research
People ARE living with lung cancer
Learn about their lung cancer journey.
Do you know the Symptoms of Lung Cancer?
Signs & Symptoms-
Do you have a persistent cough?
A nagging cough can be a symptom of lung cancer and shouldn’t be ignored.
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Feeling a pain in your chest that worsens when you take a deep breath?
This could be a symptom of lung cancer. Do you have other symptoms?
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Does shortness of breath concern you?
Make a note and discuss this concern with your healthcare provider. Do you have other symptoms?
Facts about lung cancer
Did you know
About 1 in 5 women diagnosed with lung cancer are never-smokers.
Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the US.
3X more women die from lung cancer than breast cancer and have since 1987.
4 Important Things to Know About Lung Cancer
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Diagnosis
Understanding your diagnosis
Your lung cancer is unique and your treatment should to be too. Take time to learn more.
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Biomarker
Learn about biomarker testing
Knowing your lung cancer’s genetic story can change your treatment story.
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Treatment
Know your treatment options
There are many new ways to treat lung cancer beyond chemotherapy.
Word of the Day
Lungs
Lungs are a pair of organs located in the chest that are essential for the process of breathing. They are responsible for taking in oxygen from the air we inhale and removing carbon dioxide, a waste product, from our bodies through the process of respiration. Lungs are made up of millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli, where the exchange of gases between the air and the bloodstream takes place. They play a crucial role in supplying oxygen to the body’s cells and removing waste gases, allowing us to breathe and sustain life.
