Chest Cavity Cancers Resources & Support
Here are some helpful lung and other chest cavity cancer-related resources, including group and one-on-one support programs printed and online educational materials, and telephone hotlines.
American Lung Association is a voluntary health organization that fights lung disease in all forms through its advocacy, education and grant programs.
The Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization advocating on behalf of lung cancer patients, survivors, families, caregivers, and those at risk. Support programs include the Lung Cancer Hotline, a toll-free information and referral service; the Phone Buddy Program, a peer-to-peer support network; newsletter; and specialized lung cancer information and educational materials.
Lungcancer.org, sponsored by Cancer Care and Oncology Nursing, is the official Web site of It’s Time To Focus on Lung Cancer, a special awareness campaign up-to-date and accurate information that encourages early diagnosis; shares developments in screening and treatment; and offers support to lung cancer patients and their loved ones.
Lung Cancer Online provides a comprehensive directory to Internet information and resources for patients and families.
Lungs for Life 5k is a non-profit that supports IU lung cancer research and awareness activities about how this disease affects so many Americans each year.
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF), whose mission is dedicated to mesothelioma research, education and awareness, provides information about centers specializing in mesothelioma, treatments which are beneficial, exciting new discoveries and available clinical trials.
For additional cancer information, see the general cancer Resources and Support section of this Web site or call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER.