Goldwyn highlights the power of early detection to increase lung cancer survivorship 

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2025 — GO2 for Lung Cancer launched a new awareness campaign to educate the public on the importance of screening for those at risk for lung cancer. The PSA, titled “Screens,” features acclaimed actor and director Tony Goldwyn. As someone who attends many screenings, Goldwyn emphasizes how a lung cancer screening is important, different, and lifesaving. Goldwyn is known most recently for his work on Law & Order, his role in the blockbuster film “Oppenheimer,” and his directed film, “Ezra.”   

Goldwyn has a personal connection to the disease. “I lost my mom to lung cancer when she was just 68 years old. If she’d had a screening, I might have had her for more years, but by the time her disease was detected, it was already too late. It had progressed,” he said. “I am passionate about raising awareness about lung cancer and the work that GO2 is doing to ensure more people know that early detection of the disease can save lives.”  

Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be if caught early. Lung cancer screening with a low-dose tomography (also known as low-dose CT or LDCT) scan is the only current, proven method that can detect lung cancer before symptoms occur when it is more treatable and even curable. Unfortunately, because lung cancer typically doesn’t show symptoms until it is late stage, the five-year survival rate is only 0% to 10%. If caught early, the survival rate jumps to as much as 92%.   

“We are so grateful to Tony and the important, lifesaving work he does for GO2,” said Laurie Ambrose, president and CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. It’s a devastating disease that is curable if caught early – which is why we are encouraging people to talk with their doctor to learn if they are at risk and if they should be screened.” 

GO2’s first public service announcement featuring Goldwyn launched in November 2023 during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Through this PSA, tens of millions more people were made aware that GO2 is their “go-to” and that no one must face lung cancer alone. In 2024, GO2 recognized Goldwyn with its “GO2 Rays of Hope Award for Excellence in Community Engagement and Awareness.”  

GO2 has a long history of providing one-on-one assistance, supportive connections, treatment information, and finding the best care close to home. It is also the place to go to learn about the latest research that increases survivorship.    

“Our partnership with Tony allows us to continue to raise awareness about the impact of lung cancer so we can relentlessly confront lung cancer on every front, every day, for everyone,” said Ambrose. For more information on GO2 for Lung Cancer, visit go2.org.