Screening for Lung Cancer

This November 5th, my children and I will be lacing up our sneakers for a cause close to my heart: raising money and awareness for lung cancer as proud members of Team LUNGevity, in the TCS New York City Marathon. This endeavor isn't just about completing 26.2 miles; it's a tribute to my

There aren’t many life changes as big as a lung cancer diagnosis. And when Xavier Sanders was told he had cancer, he saw all the different ways his life was about to change for the worse.  That was just over one year ago. And while his life has drastically changed since, it hasn't been in

Laurie Seligman, a 57-year-old bookkeeper living in Texas, had a lingering cough, but over-the-counter cough syrup seemed to help, so she didn’t think much of it and she continued with her usual activities.  One day in 2017, she hurt her back moving a heavy bed, and went to her general

In March 2023, Marlys Carlson was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. This news was a total shock and absolutely heartbreaking for her and her family. Steph, Marlys’ daughter, immediately started looking for ways she could help her mom.  “I’m pretty good with research as

Katherine Adelufosi had always been a private person. Through her experiences, she now understands the value of openness and vulnerability. "There were times I have hesitated to share," she admitted. "But then, I remember how others' stories have empowered me. I felt compelled to do the same."

Thank you to everyone who embraced summer by transforming their favorite activities into impactful fundraisers! Here are some heartwarming and fun ways our supporters have recently championed the cause. Lemonade for LUNGevity Summertime fun can be as simple as a refreshing glass of

Currently, lung cancer screening using low-density computed tomography (LDCT) scans is available as a tool to screen for lung cancer in individuals at high risk of developing the disease. The tool was first tested in the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial, an eight-year trial that began in 2002

LUNGevity is excited to announce the launch of the LUNGevity Early Lung Cancer Center (ELCC). The ELCC was created to accelerate the development of early detection and early treatment options, so people diagnosed with lung cancer have the best chance for long-term survival and a better quality of

While participating in clinical trials can provide substantial benefits to people with lung cancer, the resources required to do so may pose significant hurdles, especially to those who don’t live close to where trials are held, such as academic medical centers or major oncology network sites.

Jay Mathers traveled to Nepal in October 2022 with his sights set on summiting Mt. Ama Dablam. This iconic Himalayan mountain is a stunning 22,349 ft. Due to dangerous conditions, Jay was just shy of the summit, having climbed 21,000 ft while fundraising for LUNGevity in memory of his sister. Jay

Recently, members of LUNGevity Foundation joined thousands of attendees from the US and around the world, including oncologists, scientists, biotech and pharmaceutical representatives, advocates, and patients, to discuss life-saving cancer research at the annual meeting of the American Society of