The latest policy and regulatory updates for the lung cancer community and stories about advocacy action.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in every state, nationwide. In 2025, it is estimated that more people will die from lung cancer than from breast and colorectal cancers combined. Despite this fact, lung cancer continues [...]
A statement from GO2 for Lung Cancer’s President and CEO Laurie Ambrose on the proposed federal budget cuts The President recently submitted a Fiscal Year 2026 budget request that proposes yet again deep cuts to and elimination of key [...]
GO2 for Lung Cancer remains at the forefront of leading advocacy efforts to restore funding for the Lung Cancer Research Program. In preparation for today’s Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, “Biomedical Research: Keeping America’s Edge in Innovation,” we submitted written [...]
In early March, we surveyed the GO2 community to understand how recent federal executive orders are affecting patients, loved ones, healthcare providers, and researchers. Themes from 239 completed surveys covered 4 key areas: Impact on daily life or work [...]
The GO2 Lung Cancer Voices Summit, held March 9-11 in Washington, D.C., mobilized nearly 200 patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates from more than 30 key states in a powerful call for action on Capitol Hill. Focused on securing the [...]
A statement from GO2 President and CEO Laurie Ambrose I remember the day vividly in 2008. I succeeded in organizing a meeting with the Chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, Congressman John Murtha, to discuss establishing a dedicated [...]
GO2 for Lung Cancer stands alongside patients, families, healthcare providers, researchers, and the broader medical community in our mission to increase survival for those at risk, diagnosed, and living with lung cancer. On January 27, 2025, the Office of [...]
Yesterday, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act (H.R. 4534/S. 2245) achieved a historic milestone and passed out of the House of Representatives. We thank the bill leaders, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-02) and Congressman Brian [...]
In March 2024, Oakland-based photographer Genevieve S. joined lung cancer advocates in Washington, D.C., to share her story and urge support for lung cancer research with members of Congress. We spoke with her about her experience as 1 of [...]
Changes could impact an additional 5 million people at higher risk for lung cancer WASHINGTON, July 9, 2024 – In its ongoing public health partnership, GO2 for Lung Cancer, the American College of Radiology (ACR) and The Society of Thoracic [...]