It is not unheard of for a lung cancer diagnosis to be determined in a roundabout way. And, while these diagnoses are often shocking and bemusing, they, more often than not, prolong and save lives. Accidentally finding lung cancer
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Marsha Gerber’s Story: The Luck of Lung Cancer CT Scan Early detection of lung cancer increases the survival rates for patients and increases the number of treatment options available to patients. In 2021, the US Preventive Services Task Force
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In December, 2019, one of Erin Mielke’s five children came down with flu-like symptoms. It wasn’t long before 37-year-old Erin felt under the weather as well. Both she and her daughter tested negative for the flu and were told
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The Lung Cancer Foundation of America is producing a pilot program to help educate hairdressers about simple questions they can ask their clients Lung cancer is a leading cause of death for Black men and women, and research shows…
When she was 59 years old, Monique DeVries went for her annual physical. She felt good, had no problems to report, and proudly shared with her doctor that she had quit smoking for good two years ago. Here is
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Meet these 5 lung cancer survivors who have shared their stories with Lung Cancer Foundation of America. They might have been diagnosed at different stages and different ages. Their lung cancers might have different biomarkers. But each of these
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Show off Your White Ribbon to Show Commitment to Lung Cancer Awareness Send a meaningful message without saying a word by wearing or displaying a ribbon this November (or anytime). Wear a white ribbon of support and advocacy! Show
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LCFA Speakers Bureau The Lung Cancer Foundation of America’s Speakers Bureau is a group of survivors and those whose lives have been affected by lung cancer. Their mission is to spread awareness, information and hope in the fight against
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In the months leading up to her lung cancer diagnosis, Brandi Bryant had a persistent cough. It presented primarily in the evening. Because the cough was so minor, she thought nothing of it. On a visit to California in
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The path to becoming a lung cancer advocate is seldom a straight one. For some, being an advocate comes somewhat naturally, while others might be reluctant to throw their hat in the ring. Serving as an advocate might just
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