You have an opportunity to help us confront lung cancer when you stand up and make your voice heard. Advocacy matters. When you take a public stand and tell your lung cancer story, you’re helping elected officials and the public understand why they should support the causes that matter to you.
Advocate year-round using the tips and resources in this toolkit.
Get the facts
The statistics on lung cancer are shocking—but little known. Raise awareness and educate others on the impact of lung cancer through these downloadable fact sheets.
Asian Americans
Black Americans
American Indian and Alaska Natives
Women
Military men and women
General lung cancer facts
Lung cancer research funding
Questions about lung cancer? We are here to help. Contact our HelpLine at 1-800-298-2436 or email support@go2.org.
Our advocacy priorities
GO2 for Lung Cancer is urging Congress to take action on the following policy priorities.
- Our request for Fiscal Year 2026
Support lung cancer research. Request $60 million for the Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense. - Support highest possible federal medical research funding levels for:
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Cancer Programs and Cancer Registries
- Support priority legislation to improve outcomes for the lung cancer community:
Take action today!
Take action to tell Congress these priorities are your priorities. Voter Voice makes it easy to send a prewritten email or personalize your message. You can also send a tweet to your lawmakers directly through the platform.
Share your story
Your lung cancer story is powerful. Sharing your story is a powerful way to educate others, including fellow lung cancer patients and survivors, caregivers, family members, elected officials, and your local community about the impact of lung cancer.
We’ve made sharing your story easy. It only takes a few minutes and can have a big impact!
- Share your story with our online community to help raise awareness and connect with others impacted by lung cancer.
- Create a selfie video to share with your own network—including your legislators. A simple video is a great tool to put a face to the disease and educate others in a personalized way. Reference our video guidelines for tips and a suggested message.
- Meet your elected officials and do local outreach to share your lung cancer experience with your community. It’s easier than you think!
Raise awareness on social media
Talking about lung cancer with your personal networks helps drive awareness and change for the community. Share your story on social media with your family, friends, and colleagues. Tag GO2 for Lung Cancer in your posts with the account listed below so we can share your story.
Sharing content on social media is a quick and impactful way to raise awareness. To make it as easy as possible, we’ve created pre-written posts designed to amplify your voice and highlight key advocacy priorities. Learn more by checking out our social media toolkit.
Join us at the Lung Cancer Voices Summit
The Lung Cancer Voices Summit brings our community together annually to advocate for the cause. Save the date for our 2027 event!
Lung Cancer Voices Summit
Join new advocates and long-time participants in Washington, D.C., as we get an update on the research landscape, receive advocacy training, and take direct action. Connect with the lung cancer community as we unite to demand change through increased federal funding and awareness.
Date:
February 28 - March 2, 2027
Speakers(s):
Misty Dawn Shields, MD, PhD, Indiana University School of Medicine; Indiana University Melvin & Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
