Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. The number of young women with lung cancer who never smoked continues to rise. In fact, two-thirds of never smokers diagnosed with lung cancer are women. There is no clear answer as to why this is the case, and the only way to find out is with more research.
Be a voice and speak out!
You have a critical opportunity to demand passage of historic bicameral and bipartisan legislation, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2023 to accelerate research and save the lives needlessly lost each day. With a record number of diverse women serving in the 118th Congress, this is our moment to ignite the women’s health imperative.
Together, we will empower and engage women across the country to stop the leading cause of cancer death among women. This is our game-changing moment — but we need YOU to speak out and demand change. Learn more about the legislation and raise your voice!
Here are some tools to make it easy for you to take action:
- Explore tips and tools in our lung cancer advocacy toolkit to take action from home.
- Send a prewritten letter to your representatives on Capitol Hill asking for their support for the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act.
- Watch Congressman Brendan Boyle speak about the growing number of younger women being diagnosed with lung cancer.
- Thank the past co-sponsors of the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act.
- Join other survivors, caregivers and advocates at our annual Lung Cancer Voices Summit.
- Keep the national dialogue going by using #SaveHerLungs on social media.
Have questions or need additional information on taking action? Please contact us at policy@go2.org.
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