Since 2012, World Lung Cancer Day is observed every year on August 1 to raise awareness of lung cancer issues, especially the need for more research funding.
Breakthroughs in research over the past decade have led to better survival rates, but it’s not enough. Lung cancer touches an overwhelming number of lives. In a sense, everyone who cares about a patient with lung cancer has it, too. The Lung Cancer Research Foundation recognizes that everyone in our community has a reason to fight for a cure.
This year, we’re sharing powerful stories from those impacted by lung cancer. During the week leading up to World Lung Cancer Day, you will hear from survivors, caregivers, doctors, researchers, and supporters why raising awareness – and funds for research – is more urgent than ever. Every day a new video will post to social media and will appear in this space as well.
All of our featured stories are from participants in our Free to Breathe Walk. You are invited to join a team – or start your own! World Lung Cancer Day is the perfect time to share our connection, renew our determination to work toward a cure, and inspire others to do the same.
Women + Lung Cancer
While overall lung cancer rates are declining in the United States, the decline has been less pronounced for women. In some age groups, lung cancer rates for women are actually increasing. Many people hold an unconscious stereotype of a typical lung cancer patient as an older man with a history of smoking. Because of that bias, a young woman – and even her doctor – might never connect the symptoms she’s experiencing with the possibility of lung cancer.
Learn more about why lung cancer is truly an equal opportunity disease. Anyone with lungs is susceptible.
Every story matters.
We know you have a reason to end lung cancer, too. Here are three ways you can help:
Share your reason.
We want you to join us in raising our voices for lung cancer awareness! Record a video sharing how lung cancer has impacted you and why raising awareness is so important. Tag us so we can see and share!
Facebook + Instagram: @lungcancerresearchfoundation
X: @lcrf_org | Bluesky: @lungcancerresearch.bsky.social
Make a donation.
Your donation in any amount will lead to better outcomes and longer lives for patients with lung cancer!
Make a difference!
Register for a Free to Breathe Walk, do an endurance event as part of Team LCRF, or hold a Free to Breathe Your Way fundraiser. You’ll make memories while you make a difference.