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A vaccine to stop lung cancer? It’s made from tobacco taxes and legislation


Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer in the country, and almost 90 percent of deaths from this disease are directly attributable to cigarette smoking. Many cancers, such as breast cancer, that were once a death sentence are now treatable, yet lung cancer survival rates remain below 20 percent. A cure may be elusive, but the medical community can stop this disease and eliminate most future lung cancer deaths.

Most lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking, and smoking is a socially influenced behavior. People tend to catch it from tobacco marketing and by modeling smokers. Tobacco companies spend more than a million dollars an hour to market their products in order to recruit…

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 A vaccine to stop lung cancer? It’s made from tobacco taxes and legislation

Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer in the country, and almost 90 percent of deaths from this disease are directly attributable to cigarette smoking. Many cancers, such as breast cancer, that were once a death sentence are now treatable, yet lung cancer survival rates remain below 20 percent. A cure may be elusive, but the medical community can stop this disease and eliminate most future lung cancer deaths.

Lung Cancer Registry

We believe that the key to discovery lies within the patient themselves. Together, with your participation in this lung cancer registry, we can build the knowledge base to enable Researchers and Clinicians to identify and understand the complexities of this disease. Knowledge is power. Be the voice. Thank you for joining us in the ultimate fight against lung cancer.

Patient Portal

We are so glad you’re here! We want this page to be your home on the web where you can come to learn about the latest news affecting lung cancer patients, get support from stories shared by other patients, and maybe tell your own.

Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation

The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) is one of the largest philanthropies (patient-founded, patient-focused, and patient-driven) devoted exclusively to eradicating Lung Cancer through research, early detection, education, and treatment.

Global Lung Cancer Coalition

We are the international voice of lung cancer patients with organisations in 21 countries

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the only global organization dedicated to the study of lung cancer. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 3,800 lung cancer specialists in 80 countries.

Lung Cancer Alliance

We are the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to providing support and advocacy for people living with or at risk for the disease. Our mission ending injustice and saving lives through an alliance of advocacy, education and support. Our vision is to reduce lung cancer mortality by at least 50% by 2020.

Lung Cancer Canada

Lung Cancer Canada is a national charitable organization, which aims to increase awareness for lung cancer, support patients and the individuals who care for them, and provide educational resources to patients, family members, healthcare professionals and the general public.

LungCancer.org

Lungcancer.org is a program of CancerCare, a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by lung cancer.

LUNGevity

LUNGevity is the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit. We are changing outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, education, and support.

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the only charity in the UK wholly dedicated to defeating lung cancer, the biggest cancer killer in the world.

Breathe

Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Cancer is a disease where cancerous cells grow out of control, taking over normal cells and organs in the body.

British Lung Foundation

We focus our resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and work in a variety of ways, including funding world-class research, to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease now and in the future.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

We fight cancer... that's all we do. We know you are fighting for your life. Our mission is to arm you with every choice, offer you every chance, and empower you to victory.

CancerConnect,com

Understanding treatment options, accessing new and innovative therapies through clinical trials, as well as understanding the role of supportive care and complementary and alternative medicine are essential.

CDC

CDC has a number of programs for preventing and controlling lung cancer, which kills more people than any other type of cancer. Research continues to look for better ways to prevent and control lung cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Lung cancer information centre

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

The Meso Foundation is the non-profit collaboration of patients and families, physicians, advocates, and researchers dedicated to eradicating the life-ending and vicious effects of mesothelioma.

National Cancer Institute

Information about lung cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy

OncoLink

Lung Cancer: The Basics

Tarceva

Tarceva is a targeted cancer treatment. Unlike many other traditional chemotherapies, Tarceva affects certain cell activities. Tarceva is designed to block tumor cell growth by targeting the protein in your body called the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 1.

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