Lung Cancer Educational Materials
Lung Cancer Alliance is dedicated to providing those facing lung cancer with the most up-to-date and reader-friendly materials possible.
Getting materials is easy. Just call our toll-free information line at 1 (800) 298-2436 or e-mail us at support@lungcanceralliance.org.
Materials available for lung cancer patients and their loved ones
We tailor each packet we send to the needs of the person who requests it. At a minimum, our current educational packet contains:
Frankly Speaking about Lung Cancer
Part of the well-respected Frankly Speaking series produced by the Cancer Support Community (CSC). Through our collaboration with CSC, Lung Cancer Alliance helped review, revise, and edit the 5th edition of the book, published in 2010.
Understanding Lung Cancer: Insights into non-small cell lung cancer and the latest treatment options.
A guidebook for patients and caregivers and a part of the Lung Cancer Alliance’s Lung Love Learn Series*, this booklet focuses on understanding non-small cell lung cancer and its treatments.
Understanding Small Cell Lung Cancer: A guide for the patient
Part of Lung Cancer Alliance’s Lung Love Learn Series, this brochure provides the specific information those diagnosed with small cell lung cancer need.
Lung Cancer Alliance Support Services
All of LCA’s services described in one easy-to-read portable card.
Phone Buddy Program
A brochure that describes the program and how to get matched with a Buddy.
Newsletters
The latest copy of the LCA Times, which contains updates on LCA’s awareness-raising, advocacy, and support efforts.
New Directions, an annual newsletter that provides information about promising lung cancer clinical trial results.
We strive to provide the best information we can find. According to need, we also send information on a wide variety of topics from the National Cancer Institute, CancerCare, The Bone and Cancer Foundation, and many others.
Materials available for health care professionals
LCA offers a variety of educational materials for social workers, nurses, and other health care professionals to distribute to their patients and loved ones. To find out more, please visit the Health Care Professionals page.
*Lung Cancer Alliance is developing a comprehensive series of educational, Lung Love Learn, which will serve to educate on all aspects of the disease. Stay tuned as new modules in the series are introduced!