In 2009, 219,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with lung cancer
Only smokers get lung cancer
Lung Cancer kills more people than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in non smokers
Lung cancer is an “old man’s disease.
The five year survival rate is approximately 15%
I stopped smoking 30 years ago, so my risk for lung cancer is the same as someone who never smoked.
Lung cancer research is significantly underfunded.
Lung cancer is not treatable
Every hour approximately 19 people will die from lung cancer.
We are committed to educating the public about lung cancer, advocating issues that affect patients and their families, and supporting efforts to increase funding of lung cancer research. We cannot do this alone. We depend on the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Here’s how you can help:
LCCH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.