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LUNGevity Foundation is proud to be the largest lung cancer-focused private funder of research in the United States and is firmly committed to making an immediate impact on increasing quality of life and survivorship of people with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as providing community, support, and education for all those affected by the disease. We invest in research in both early detection and targeted therapeutics.

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Latest from Lungevity

More Than a Career: Lung Cancer Advocate Turns Passion Into Action

November 07, 2021

Article

Upal Basu Roy has a true gift of being able to think from his heart. He educates the patient community, helps patients navigate the fragmented system, fights for drug access issues in other countries, addresses disparities and supports patient-driven initiatives in research and advocacy.

LUNGevity Foundation Launches Inhale for Life: Find it Early and Live Public Service and Social Media Campaign During Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November 04, 2021

Article

Medical experts and people living with lung cancer share the importance of early detection of lung cancer to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

LUNGevity Foundation Launches New Lung Cancer Patient Gateways

October 28, 2021

Article

The first of six innovative, specialized patient resources, the KRAS gateway allows patients to easily access KRAS-specific information and connect to community.

‘The Clock Has Not Stopped Running’ on 9/11-Related Cancer Incidence 20 Years Later

September 09, 2021

Article

The impact from 9/11 continues to this day, including the increased risk for cancer in first responders and survivors who inhaled the toxins contained in the air around ground zero.

9/11 and Cancer: Health Impacts Remain 20 Years Later

September 07, 2021

Podcast

Soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Judy Meyers returned to work in Manhattan, despite the terrible air quality. Years later, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, which is directly related to being in New York City in the aftermath of the destruction of the Twin Towers.

A Huge Heart for Patients With Lung Cancer

July 24, 2021

Article

A patient with small cell lung cancer nominates writes about the woman who connected her to others with the same diagnosis.