Saving Lives With Screening
A MESSAGE FROM LCA PRESIDENT & CEO, LAURIE FENTON AMBROSE On average over 435 people die a day of lung cancer. Over 200 won’t – if we implement CT screening right – right now. And the good news is that … Continue reading
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Lamenting the Loss of Two Groundbreaking African American Women
In a matter of days, the nation lost two vibrant women whose writing and voices elevated important issues, especially those impacting the African American community. Lynne Duke died on April 20 at age 56. She had been the Washington Post’s … Continue reading
Anthony J. Principi Joins Lung Cancer Alliance Honorary Board of Directors
I am delighted to share the news that Anthony J. Principi, former Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, has joined our Honorary Board of Directors. It is an understatement to say that it is a true privilege … Continue reading
Take a Deep Breath of Hope
Join. Walk. Fight. Whether you’re looking for support, inspiration or to save lives, your participation in the 5th Annual San Diego Breath of Hope 5k Walk is how we can bring positive change to lung cancer. Don’t just stand up … Continue reading
NEW STUDY: Lung Cancer Screening Could Prevent 12,000 Deaths
A newly released study shows that by screening a targeted population of 55-74 year old smokers and former smokers with CT scans could prevent 12,000 lung cancer deaths a year. “This is a very large number of lives, the equivalent … Continue reading
Thank You: Lung Cancer Is Now A Federal Research Priority
We did it! Wow, what a way to kick off 2013! This is an incredible day for the entire lung cancer community! Last night, President Obama signed into law the first ever legislation requiring comprehensive plans of research action for … Continue reading
It’s Official! President Obama Signs High Mortality Cancer Bill Into Law
Just hours before the end of the 112th Congress, constitutional deadline for approval of a bill passed by that Congress, President Barack Obama today signed into law the first legislation requiring comprehensive plans of research action for high mortality cancers, … Continue reading
LCA 2012 Wrap Up: See How Your Donation Helped
Thanks to your generous support throughout the year, we were able to help even more people feel supported and empowered; we hit the stigma of lung cancer head on; and we were able to secure an additional $10.2M for lung … Continue reading
Congress Gives Its Final Approval To Lung Cancer Research Bill; Only President Obama’s Signature Needed To Become Law
Today, the Senate gave its final approval to legislation containing the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act that gives priority status to lung and pancreatic cancers for the development of a master plan of action that the National Cancer Institute must send … Continue reading
PASSED the HOUSE: National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 Conference Report
Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 Conference Report. This legislation includes the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, legislation creating new National Cancer Institute (NCI) scientific frameworks for the most lethal cancers. Lung and Pancreatic … Continue reading