Empowering Young Adults in the Fight Against Lung Cancer
We strive to positively impact the lives of young adults diagnosed with lung cancer through community, providing education about the latest treatments, clinical trials, and research, highlight their stories, and assisting with their needs in the here and now.
WHY YOUNG LUNG CANCER?
Genomics are more likely to contribute to lung cancer for people who are young (under 50), have no smoking history, or female.
Individuals under age 50 do not qualify for lung cancer screening. In 2018, 64% were diagnosed stage IV.
Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer and is responsible for more than 21,000 deaths in the U.S. every year.
Lung cancer diagnoses are steadily increasing among younger women.
NSCLC in individuals with no smoking history is estimated to be the 5th most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
20% of current lung cancer diagnoses occur in individuals with no smoking history.
