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
VEGFR2
VEGFR2, or Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2, is a protein found on the surface of cells that line blood vessels. It plays a critical role in angiogenesis, the process of forming new blood vessels. In lung cancer, targeting VEGFR2 with specific inhibitors can help disrupt the blood supply to tumors, inhibiting their growth and spread.
