LUNG CANCER
• Resources
• The Facts
• The Need
• Research Funding
• LCFA Awards
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Lung cancer is the forgotten cancer. It is under funded, under researched, and under supported. It will kill more than 160,000 Americans this year. The Lung Cancer Foundation of America is desperately needed...

"Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul.
And sings the tune
Without the words,
and never stops at all."

Emily Dickinson

"People say that what we're all seeking is a meaning for life... I think that what we're really seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonance within our innermost being and reality, so that we can actually feel the rapture of being alive."

Joseph Campbell

"Beware how you take away hope from another human being."

Oliver Wendell Holmes

RESOURCES

Lung Cancer Resources:

Addi's Cure
www.addiscure.org

Founded in 2006, Bo and Christi Johnson started a 501(c) non-profit organization called Addi's Cure, named after their daughter Addi and created to benefit lung cancer research and education. 50% of the proceeds that are raised go directly to research at Duke Medical Hospital, specifically for lung cancer. They are located in North Carolina.

Betty R. May Foundation
www.brmay.org

The Betty R. May foundation's philosophy is holistic and provides care and support that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those who are affected by lung cancer. They provide information, support services, workshops, and community education about lung cancer. They are located in Michigan.

Brittany's Battle
www.brittanysbattle.org

Brittany's Battle is a foundation started in honor of Brittany Elizabeth Coppedge, a college sophomore, 13 year competitive gymnast, and a non-smoker who lost her battle to lung cancer at the age of 19. Our mission is to raise awareness, provide support for other families as they fight their own battle with cancer, and to raise desperately needed research dollars. They are located in North Carolina.

Gianni Ferrarotti Lung Cancer Foundation (GFLCF)
www.Gianniscause.org

The GFLCF was founded in 2004 by the Ferrarotti family and friends in honor of Gianni's memory. In 2005, a unique restricted for lung cancer research fund at Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute was established. They are located in Michigan.

Kate MacIntyre Foundation
www.katemacintyrefoundation.org

The primary goals of the Kate MacIntyre Foundation is to support programs at the Lineberger Cancer Center at UNC. These programs include lung cancer patient advocacy, encourage the participation in clinical trials and provide mentoring of young professional women interested in the health care profession.

Liz Martocci Lung Cancer Foundation
www.lizmartoccilungcancerfoundation.org

The Liz Martocci Lung Cancer Foundation was founded to financially support those without health insurance so they receive the medical care they so deserve as quickly as possible, address the informational needs of people living with lung cancer and their loved ones and provide compassion and support to those facing the many challenges of lung cancer.

Lung Cancer Alliance
www.lungcanceralliance.org

The Lung Cancer Alliance is dedicated solely to advocating for people living with lung cancer or those at risk for the disease. Their initiatives aim to educate public policy leaders of the need for greater resources for lung cancer research while changing the face of lung cancer and reducing the stigma associated with the disease. They also offer patient education and support programs focused on helping people directly affected by lung cancer.

Lung Cancer Caring Ambassadors Program
www.lungcancercap.org

The mission of the Lung Cancer Caring Ambassadors Program is to encourage people with lung cancer to take an active role in their own healthcare, and to help improve the lives of those affected by lung cancer through advocacy, information, and support.

Lung Cancer Circle of Hope (New Jersey)
www.lungcancercircleofhope.org

Lung Cancer Circle of Hope is committed to eradicating the myths surrounding lung cancer. They are working to create knowledge and awareness of lung cancer by providing educational programs to the community at large. Working closely with public policy makers, they seek to increase research funding and help to shape policy decisions that impact lung cancer.

Lung Cancer Online Foundation
www.lungcanceronline.org

Funds lung cancer research and provides information to patients and families via its website, which has a directory of lung cancer resources for medical care, support services, treatment information and quality-of-life concerns.

Lung Cancer Research Foundation
http://lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/

The mission of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation is to support national research studies and activities focused on developing innovative strategies for better treatments, screening, and prevention of all cancers of the lung.

LUNGevity Foundation
www.lungevity.org

The LUNGevity Foundation is dedicated exclusively to funding lung cancer research and providing to support to people affected by lung cancer.

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
www.marf.org

Advances research for mesothelioma treatment through a scientific peer-reviewed grant program. Also helps patients and families obtain the best medical information about the disease and new treatments.

Mesothelioma Web
www.mesotheliomaweb.org

Mesothelioma Web provides a wide variety of information about malignant mesothelioma, including symptoms, detection, diagnosis, treatment options, and palliative care.

National Lung Cancer Partnership
www.nationallungcancerpartnership.org

National Lung Cancer Partnership (formerly Women Against Lung Cancer) is the only national lung cancer organization founded by physicians and researchers dedicated to decreasing deaths due to lung cancer. The Partnership is working to help patients live longer and better through research, awareness and advocacy.

Rexanna's Foundation for Fighting Lung Cancer
www.rexannafoundation.org

Rexanna's Foundation is dedicated to improving public awareness of all facets of lung cancer, including research, patient care, education, prevention and survivorship. Rexanna's Foundation is committed to supporting lung cancer research at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. They were started in 2007 and are located in Texas.

The Beverly Fund
www.beverlyfund.org

The Beverly Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to lung cancer awareness & education, patient support, early detection and research. They were founded in the fall of 2006 and are located in California.

The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
www.thelungcancerfoundation.org

As the nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to eradicating lung cancer, BJALCF works with a diverse group of physicians, organizations and individuals to identify solutions and make timely and meaningful change through research, early detection, education, prevention, and treatment.

The Jeni Fund
www.jenifund.org

The Jeni Fund was founded in 2002 in honor of Jenifer Saltzman who lost her life to lung cancer at the age of 51. They provide research funds to Dana Farber Cancer Institute focusing on women's lung cancer issues. They are based in Massachusetts.

The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation
www.jglcf.org

The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation is committed to raise public awareness of the disease, to educate the public, and to be an advocate for research. We also strive to eliminate the stigma of lung cancer and support survivors and their loved ones in our local community. They were established in the fall of 2007 and are located in Georgia.

Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation
www.tglclassic.com

The foundation was founded in 2002 by the Labrecque family in honor of Tom’s memory. At the age of 62 the former Chairman of Chase, a non-smoker, died from lung cancer. Tom’s family and friends initiated the Thomas G. Labrecque Classic, “Run as One” event, with the hopes of raising lung cancer awareness and vital research dollars to find a cure.

Uniting Against Lung Cancer
www.UnitingAgainstLungCancer.org

Uniting Against Lung Cancer (formerly Joan's Legacy) funds innovative research into the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, including in never smokers. Since 2003 over $5 Million has been awarded through 50 research grants to individual researchers at top cancer centers. Uniting has also raised awareness of lung cancer across the United States.

With Every Breath: A Lung Cancer Guidebook
www.lungcancerguidebook.org

With Every Breath: A Lung Cancer Guidebook was written for people who have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and their loved ones. Living with lung cancer is a family matter. The person with the disease and all his or her loved ones are affected by the disease in one way or another.

Other Cancer Resources:

American Association for Cancer Research Survivor &
Patient Advocacy Program
www.aacr.org

AACR provides clear and accurate information about research findings, support and advocacy groups, clinical trials and biomedical terminology.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org

Nonprofit provides general cancer educational and support services, including a Lung Cancer Resource Center which describes lung cancer, its risk factors, prevention, causes, detection, symptoms, diagnosis, staging and treatment.

American Lung Association (ALA)
www.lungusa.org

Nonprofit focusing on lung disease, prevention and advocacy group. ALA can help to point out community resources. Offers an online booklet "Facts About Lung Cancer."

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO): People Living With Cancer
www.plwc.org

Information on more than 50 types of cancer, their treatments, clinical trials, coping and side effects. Additional resources include a Find an Oncologist database, live chats, message boards, a drug database, and links to patient support organizations.

Asbestos.com
www.asbestos.com

Asbestos.com has been recognized as the web's leading resource for up-to-date information regarding asbestos exposure resulting in illnesses. At asbestos.com, our mission is two-fold: to educate the public about how to avoid the dangers of asbestos and to assist people who have already been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.

CancerCare
www.cancercare.org

Provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help and are provided by trained oncology social workers free of charge.

Gilda's Club
www.gildasclub.org

Support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events are available for people with all kinds and stages of cancer.

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
www.iaslc.org

The purpose of the Association is to promote the study of the etiology, the epidemiology, the prevention, the diagnosis, the treatment and all other aspects of lung cancer and to disseminate information about lung cancer to the members of the Association, to the medical community at large, and to the public.

John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF)
www.jwcf.org

After John Wayne's own heroic battle with cancer, his family established the John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF) to advance the fight against the illness. The John Wayne Cancer Foundation's mission is to bring courage, strength and grit to the fight against cancer.

lungCANCER.org
www.Lungcancer.org

Lungcancer.org is a program of CancerCare, a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
www.cancer.gov

Information specialists can answer questions about cancer and provide materials. The NCI website provides comprehensive information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials and news.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
www.canceradvocacy.org

A nonprofit network of organizations and individuals working in the area of cancer support and information. Offers The Cancer Survival Tool Box, a self-learning audio program covering topics and skills that can help people with cancer meet the challenge of their illness.

National Institue of Health (NIH) Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov

Provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research for human volunteers.

OncologySTAT
www.oncologystat.com/cancer-types/lung-cancer.html

OncologySTAT is committed in providing up to date news, journal scans, chemotherapy regimens, interviews with reputable doctors and informative videos. OncologySTAT's mission is to improve worldwide cancer care and prevention by providing healthcare professionals with immediate integrated access to the most authoritative evidence-based information available.

Wellness Community
www.thewellnesscommunity.org

Offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs.