Veteran Spotlight: Patrick
My name is Patrick and I am a US Navy Aircrew Veteran from 1959-1965, a member of Air Antisubmarine Warfare Squadron VS32, flying in Grumman S2F’s attached to the aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain CVS 39. I never [...]
Quality of Life
Isn’t that what it’s all about? Whether a CT scan detects lung cancer early or treatment navigation helps you receive biomarker testing or a HelpLine staff member virtually holds a hand, enhancing quality of life for you and all the [...]
Traveling with Cancer
By Elizabeth De Jong, lung cancer survivor My parents had an (at the time) unconventional commuting marriage for most of my childhood. Weekends were spent in cars visiting the parent that wasn’t living with us at the moment. These [...]
What Type of Volunteer Are You?
It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to getting involved in the fight against lung cancer. Below are the four most popular types of volunteers we see and opportunities that apply to each. What kind are you? The [...]
How to Ask for Help
A lung cancer diagnosis can be overwhelmingly emotional and complicated. To provide support during this confusing period, Lung Cancer Alliance started a national HelpLine dedicated exclusively to lung cancer. Caring, trained support professionals answer calls to help patients, caregivers [...]