Research Blogs

November 03, 2026

Science Without Boundaries: Small Cell Lung Cancer Highlights from WCLC 2026

Read time: 5 minutes. The 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) brought the global thoracic oncology community to Seoul, South Korea from September 12–15. This year's theme,

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October 28, 2026

LUNGevity Invests Another $2 Million in Lifesaving Research

Read time: 3 minutes. For people affected by lung cancer, research is a source of hope: finding cancer earlier, developing more effective treatments, and helping people live better

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October 22, 2026

Long-Term Lung Cancer Survivors Want Open Discussion on End-of-Life Planning and Need Help with Resources and Support

Read time: 2 minutes. New research shows that people living longer with advanced lung cancer are open to discussing end-of-life planning—and want support that addresses both the

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September 29, 2026

$2M Investment Propels Early Detection Research

Read time: 2 minutes. Imagine going in for a CT scan because of a concern that may have nothing to do with cancer. A few days later, you hear the scan revealed a small spot on your

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September 15, 2026

Hype or Helpful: Does Patient Involvement Strengthen Lung Cancer Research? Scientists Weigh In.

Read time: 1 minute. Patient research advocates bring their personal experience into the research process, helping studies ask questions that matter to people affected by lung

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September 14, 2026

How Can Mission-Driven Nonprofits and NGOs Impact Cancer Care at the Policy Level?

Read time: 1 minute. National Cancer Control Plans are meant to guide cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship priorities for a country. But too often, lung cancer

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September 13, 2026

Do Primary Care Providers Have the Information They Need To Help Patients Get Screened for Lung Cancer?

Read time: 1 minute. Primary care providers (PCPs) are often the first trusted point of contact for people who may be eligible for lung cancer screening. New research from

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September 13, 2026

Where Do People Draw the Line When Balancing Treatment Benefits and Side Effects for Early-Stage Disease?

Read time: 1 minutes. For people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, expanding treatment options are welcome news—but they can also make decisions more complicated. Some

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September 13, 2026

What Is the Impact of Low-Grade Side Effects (Such As Diarrhea) on Patients’ Quality-of-Life?

Read time: 1 minute. When people hear the phrase “low grade” in cancer treatment, it can sound reassuring. But for patients, a side effect that is not life-threatening can still

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September 13, 2026

Testing an Innovative Approach To Promote Lung Cancer Screening in a Large Hospital System Serving Minority Populations

Read time: 1 minute. Getting screened for lung cancer can save lives, but many people who qualify for screening never receive it. A LUNGevity-supported study presented at the 2026

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September 08, 2026

Conversations that Count: Improving Palliative Pain Management in Response to Improving Cancer Prognoses

The LUNGevity Conversations that Count speaker series offers an opportunity to stay informed, engage in critical discussions, and learn from leading experts advancing lung cancer

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September 08, 2026

Your Voice in Action: What We Learned From the 2026 HOPE Summit

Read time: 3 minutes. Every voice at HOPE Summit can help shape better support, research, and care for the lung cancer community. Each year, LUNGevity’s Patient-Focused Research

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