I am a person with lung cancer

If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, CancerCare understands your concerns. You are embarking on a journey that will be guided by you in partnership with your team of health care providers. Here at CancerCare, we believe that the more you understand about your disease—such as learning new terminology and aspects of treatment—will help you communicate with your health care team. Your emotions are also important. Understanding and respecting your emotions, and perhaps sharing them with other lung cancer patients, will help you get through the treatments and some difficult days. CancerCare doesn’t view you as a lung cancer patient, it views you as a person with lung cancer. The disease does not define who you are.

What you will find on this site are practical advice and support, up-to-date medical information on lung cancer, and links to other organizations and web sites that set the standards in their particular area of expertise. Please let us know if there are areas that are not included in this site that you would find useful. You can contact us at info@cancercare.org

Answers for People with Lung Cancer

What services are available to me through lungcancer.org?
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. The goal of lungcancer.org is to be a source of support and information for lung cancer patients and their loved ones.
Sometimes, I feel so emotional about my cancer diagnosis. Is there anything CancerCare can do to help?
Yes. From our more than 60 years of experience working with people with cancer, we know that counseling (talking to a professional about your concerns) helps. Some people prefer individual counseling with our trained social workers; others find help from our professionally facilitated support groups (face-to-face, online or telephone) to hear how others manage their concerns.
I'm having trouble paying my bills. Can CancerCare help?
We know that cancer is an expensive illness and financial difficulties are not easily solved. CancerCare can give you valuable information about helpful resources, in addition to providing direct financial assistance for people who qualify. View our CancerCare Assist® services.
Where can I learn about my diagnosis, possible side effects and how to make treatment decisions?
To learn more about lung cancer and its treatment, visit our Lung Cancer 101 section. CancerCare offers a range of free educational programs that provide you with reliable information from leading cancer experts. In addition, we've developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.
Can I use your services if I do not live near a CancerCare office?
Yes. All of our services, including support groups, are offered online and by telephone. Also, if you are looking for a specific service in your area, we can often help you find an organization closer to home.
How can CancerCare help my loved ones?
Whatever we do for you, we will do for your loved ones, including your caregiver, family members and friends. That means helping them understand your cancer, putting them in touch with helpful resources, and providing support for their concerns and needs. View the "I am a loved one/friend" FAQ for more information.
How can CancerCare provide all these services for free?
CancerCare is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and is able to provide free services because of the generosity of many committed donors.