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
STK11
STK11 is a mutation in the STK11 protein and is one biomarker that physicians look for in non-small cell lung cancer. STK11 was first discovered in 1996. Everyone has two STK11 genes (one from their mother and one from their father). If one of the genes is not working, this is known as having a faulty STK11 gene or having an STK11 mutation.
