Patients & Loved Ones
Patient Booklet
Living With a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer explains:
• staging
• treatment options
• clinical trials
• and more!
Clinical Trials Information
Learn about the importance of clinical trials, get matched to a trial, or watch our video about four patients’ clinical trial experiences.
» MoreLung Cancer Facts
Get facts about the disease, including:
• how many people are affected
• symptoms
• causes
• and more!
Stories of Strength
Stories from people who have been affected by lung cancer, including:
• survivors
• family & friends
• health professionals
• and more!
One of the National Lung Cancer Partnership's goals to help double lung cancer survival by 2022 is helping patients understand all their treatment options. A key part of living with lung cancer or helping a friend or family member through their treatment is finding reliable information.
That's why we have developed this list of resources for patients and their loved ones.
Whether you are looking for staging information, treatment guidelines, clinical trials or stories from others who have been through a diagnosis of lung cancer, you will find it on this site.
Who We Are
The National Lung Cancer Partnership is the only lung cancer advocacy organization founded by doctors and researchers working together with survivors and advocates to double lung cancer survival by 2022.
FEATURED PROGRAM
AccessTLC
Read more about our AccessTLC program dedicated to measuring the time it takes for patients to go from diagnosis to treatment. In WI or NC and recently diagnosed? You can participate!
» MoreFREE TO BREATHE®
Lung Cancer Awareness Events
Find a run, walk, yogathon, golf tournament or bike ride near you!
» MoreIN THE NEWS
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