Lung Cancer Information
Seven Tips to Successfully Quit Smoking in the New Year
This holiday season, countless Americans will make the New Year’s resolution to quit smoking in 2012. While quitting smoking is extremely difficult—six out of 10 smokers require multiple quit attempts to stop smoking—preparing a quit-smoking plan can greatly improve a person's chance for success. The following are proven tips and resources from the American Lung Association that have helped thousands of people give up smoking for good.
Diagnosis: Lung Cancer
You have just been diagnosed with lung cancer. The first thing you must know, and something you should repeat to yourself over and over, is there is reason for hope! Much is being done for people with lung cancer, and new treatments are being developed and tested every day. Of course, you may experience many strong emotions – it is part of the process of dealing with your diagnosis. But a key part of living with lung cancer is to learn the facts, to stay positive, to be hopeful, and to remember that lung cancer can often be treated.
National Shine A Light on Lung Cancer Vigil on November 1, 2011
The Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) announced the 3rd annual National Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil with at least 50 vigils taking place nationwide on November 1, 2011. The vigil is likely the largest coordinated awareness event for lung cancer with volunteers from across the country rallying together to bring attention, honor loved ones and provide hope, compassion, and support for the millions touched by this disease every year.
Highlights of the 2011 World Conference on Lung Cancer
The 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer, hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 3 – 7 July 2011. The program drew together many lung cancer specialists from a wide range of disciplines from all over the world. More than 7,000 participants joined this unique scientific event.
Facing Lung Cancer
by Vladimir Lange, MD
“You have lung cancer.” These may be the most frightening words you’ve ever heard. You may feel scared, angry, crushed – or you may be in complete denial. The best approach you can take is to resolve, right now, that you will do everything you can to make sure your treatment is successful. So, where do you begin?
Your Guide to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
After a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer, there will be a lot to think about. Your oncologist will help you decide the best way to treat or manage cancer. Lung cancer treatment planning is very complex, and there may be more than one treatment to choose from.
The National Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil, November 4, 2010
Lung Cancer Alliance volunteers are hosting 63 vigils in 29 states across the country in November. Most are taking place on the evening of November 4th!
Living with Lung Cancer
A diagnosis of lung cancer is shocking and frightening. It is helpful to have an idea about what to expect, how symptoms will be managed, and resources to turn to for help.
