Honoring World Lung Cancer Day
Since its inception in 2012, World Lung Cancer Day has been observed every year on August 1 to raise awareness of lung cancer issues and magnify the need for more lung cancer research funding.
Missed Our World Lung Cancer Day Social Media Takeover?
If you couldn’t join us live, don’t worry – all videos are now available for on-demand viewing.
Check out the schedule for on-demand links
Get Involved
Join Our Social Media Takeover
Spread Awareness
Spread Awareness
Share our World Lung Cancer Day graphics on your preferred social media platform using #WorldLungCancerDay #WLCD #WLCD2025 #WLCD25 #LivingWithLungCancer
#LungCancerResearch #ResearchSavesLives
Get Screened
Get Screened
If you’re over 50 with a history of smoking, talk to your doctor about lung cancer screening. It could save your life. If you know someone over 50 with a smoking history, urge them to see their healthcare provider about a lung cancer screening.
Join Our Community
Join Our Community
Connect with other survivors, caregivers, and advocates in our online forums and during the social media takeover.
Support Research
Support Research
Donate to LCFA to fund critical lung cancer research that’s saving lives.
New research, diagnosis, and treatment breakthroughs in the last 10 years have brought new hope to patients and their families.
LCFA has been instrumental in developing a continuing public dialogue. Through annual media campaigns, LCFA has been dedicated to education and research – the route to the early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and, hopefully, the cure.
Your donation provides new hope for those #LivingWithLungCancer.
Insights from Specialists for World Lung Cancer Day
During our social media takeover, leading oncologists, specialists, and researchers will discuss the latest advancements in lung cancer screening and treatment:
- Live video presentations and Q&A sessions
- Expert threads breaking down complex topics
- Interviews and interactive polls
Learn from Leading Lung Cancer Experts
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading lung cancer experts, all from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, there’s something for everyone in this exciting lineup.
- Dr. Jarushka Naidoo
- Dr. Triparna Sen
- Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas
- Dr. Jacob Kaufman
- Dr. Allison Applebaum
- Dr. Daniel Spakowicz
- Dr. Kellie Smith
Voices of Hope: Stories That Inspire
During our social media takeover, hear from our Voices of Hope Speakers Bureau across all platforms:
- Video sessions with lung cancer patients sharing their screening experiences along with updates from lung cancer doctors and researchers.
- Behind-the-scenes Stories and Reels featuring our speakers’ journeys and showcase how they are #LivingWithLungCancer
These courageous individuals, including Veterans, will share their experiences with lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
See LCFA’s Awareness Efforts in Action
Saving Lung Behind the Chair
We’re taking the fight against lung cancer to an unexpected place – hair salons! Our Saving Lung Behind the Chair initiative empowers hairstylists to become advocates for lung cancer awareness and screening. Tune in to our social media takeover to hear success stories from this innovative campaign.
Breath of Honor: Screening for Veterans
Our Breath of Honor campaign recognizes the unique risks Veterans face and aims to increase awareness about lung cancer screening among this population. Learn more about how we support our Veterans in the fight against lung cancer.