Support Groups are a great way to connect with others who understand what you are going through. Studies show that people with lung cancer prefer lung cancer specific groups over those that include people with many types of cancer.   GO2 for Lung Cancer created the National Lung Cancer Support Group Network to help people find lung cancer-specific focus groups.  We know how important this is to our community, so we continually work on growing this network.  

The COVID pandemic initially dealt a huge blow to all support groups because it was no longer possible to meet in-person. As groups made the shift to virtual meetings on platforms like Zoom, many barriers to meeting in-person (living close to where the group meets or having reliable transportation to attend) disappeared. Although first a challenge to continuing support groups, moving to virtual format has made them more accessible for many people. Some groups now welcome members from an entire region, state or even the entire country. Attending even if you aren’t feeling well is another benefit of virtual meetings.  

If you have never used a virtual meeting platform like Zoom, group leaders can help members get set-up. Meeting virtually may feel odd at first, but the more you do it, the more comfortable you are likely to feel in the group.  Please contact support@go2.org for help finding the right support group for you. 

GO2 also has other ways to connect with the lung cancer community. Be sure to learn more about the following programs: 

  • Phone Buddy Program – matches people diagnosed with lung cancer with another survivor by telephone for peer-to-peer support 
  • Gathering Hope – a monthly community social event where you can share with others virtually   
  • HealthUnlocked communities – messages boards where you can post questions and get support  

To learn more about all GO2 has to offer, help finding a support group or other support, call our HelpLine team at 1-800-298-2436 or email them at support@go2.org.