About Lungcancer.org
Mission
Lungcancer.org is a program of CancerCare, a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Founded in 1944, CancerCare provided individual help to more than 100,000 people last year, in addition to the more than one million unique visitors to its websites.
In 1998, CancerCare founded lungcancer.org as part of our ongoing programs for people with lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women, and we have developed a wide range of programs to meet the needs of the more than 200,000 people a year who are diagnosed with this disease.
The goal of lungcancer.org is to be a source of support and information for our lung cancer patients and their loved ones. In addition to this website, you may also utilize CancerCare's free professional supportive services outlined below.
Our Services
All of CancerCare's services are provided completely free of charge.
- Counseling
- Oncology social workers help you find ways to cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Available in person or over the phone.
- Support Groups
- Connect with other people who are in a similar situation in our free support groups led by professional oncology social workers.
- Connect Education Workshops
- Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in these free, one-hour workshops over the telephone. Listen in live to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of your home or office. Also available as podcasts.
- Publications
- Our free booklets and fact sheets offer up-to-date, easy-to-read information about the latest treatments, managing side effects, and coping with cancer.
- Financial Help
- Our staff helps you manage financial concerns and provides referrals. Limited aid is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs like transportation and child care.
- Specialized Programs
- CancerCare for Kids® focuses on the needs of parents with cancer and children who are coping with a diagnosis of a family member. CancerCare also offers programs for caregivers, young adults, post-treatment survivors, and the bereaved.
- Community Programs
- CancerCare also provides community workshops, therapeutic activities, and special events throughout the year.