Lung Cancer Project

Do you treat people with lung cancer differently? Find out: bit.ly/2UgoBkz

When you have a rare type of #lungcancer, finding a community that provides support & resources is life-changing, Conversely, when a community can educate, break down barriers to diagnosis & treatment & accelerate research, it can be life-SAVING #LCSM @EGFRResisters #PatientPower

“A lot of us don’t even know our family history so we can start (screening) earlier.” Learn more about how you can prevent cancer from this @WebMD conversation with CDC’s Dr. Lisa Richardson: webmd.com/cancer/video/l… #CancerScreenWeek

Finding someone who understands what you’re going through with #lungcancer can be crucial for navigating the disease. Learn how Sarah (mentor, left) and Pat’s (mentee, right) experience with our LifeLine program has improved their lung cancer journeys. bit.ly/3eOfjbg

Join us for #CancerScreenWeek and find out how cancer screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early. Learn more at CancerScreenWeek.org.

Early detection saves lives. Learn more about the importance of lung cancer screening. >> bit.ly/35ONtIT

If you or a loved one are living with #lungcancer, our resources can help provide important answers about the disease. bit.ly/2ydXCh5 #LCAM

Within our larger understanding of psychosocial distress & symptom burden across the lung cancer continuum, it is important to understand the impact of lung cancer stigma and address promising stigma-reducing interventions. #LCSM #LCAM #NoStigma @JTOonline jto.org/article/S1556-…

The NLCRT is committed to changing the way we think about those who have lung cancer. vimeo.com/406386361/fa38…

Last year, we conducted a follow-up study which found a 6% decrease in hopelessness among #lungcancer patients when diagnosed with the disease. Hope is a powerful part of the patient journey, and is amplified through research & advances in care #lcsm bit.ly/3jLCRPJ

As #LCAM comes to a close, we're eager to continue working to raise awareness of #lungcancer and the barriers to care. Thanks to the community for supporting patients and caregivers, and hope that together, we can break down barriers #lcsm

Dr. Jamie Ostroff, @NLCRTnews survivorship, stigma & nihilism task force member, addresses the complicated relationship between lung cancer and tobacco. Read more on the @sloan_kettering website #lcsm #LCAM

Dr. Heidi Hamann, University of Arizona, highlights the need to support #lungcancer patients as a community, especially given the stigma that often comes with a diagnosis. Ending the stigma is a critical step to help ensure everyone receives the care they deserve #lcsm #LCAM

Stigma can come in many ways from individuals, family & friends, and society and can be a barrier to care. Visit @GO2Foundation to learn more about each type of stigma and ways to cope. #lcsm #LCAM bit.ly/3nwWpcF

According to our 2019 study, 80% of respondents associated smoking with lung cancer. This implicit bias often results in stigma, which can have devastating impacts on patients and caregivers. Do you know how stigma is classified, according to @GO2Foundation? #lcsm #LCAM

It’s important to stay on top of your cancer screenings! Call your doctor’s office to ask about your options and what protocols are in place to protect patients and staff. Learn more: blogs.cdc.gov/cancer/2020/06…

Results from our study last year found 66% of #lungcancer patients faced stigma following diagnosis. We’re excited that @LUNGevity and @FDA are working to better understand the patient journey through Project PEER, a study using real-world data #lcsm #LCAM bit.ly/36LKIaC

.@NLCRTnews task force on survivorship, stigma & nihilism works to address the issues impacting care. Starting off our feature series, Dr. Joan Schiller, @InovaSchar, explains why #lungcancer advocacy is important in furthering research for this disease. @Biospace #lcsm #LCAM

Knowledge and support can help lighten the burden of diagnosis. Let us support you. Learn more about our support services today. >> bit.ly/3l366Oq

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re excited to recognize progress in #lungcancer care! Check back this month to test your knowledge of lung cancer, hear from @NLCRTnews members and help raise awareness of some common barriers to care.

As we continue to recognize #LungCancer Awareness Month, @ashleyeprosper advocates for expanding access to and utilization of lung cancer screening. 💭 Find out how you can take action in the latest #VoiceofRadiology blog 👇 bit.ly/2IbwvuL