LCFA: Lung Cancer Foundation of America

LCFA: Lung Cancer Foundation of America LCFA’s mission is the improvement in survivorship of lung cancer patients through the funding of transformative science.

Raising public awareness, serving as a resource for patients or anyone seeking answers, hope, and access to updated treatment info. LCFA's mission is the dramatic improvement in survivorship of lung cancer patients through the funding of transformative science, with the ultimate goal of curing the disease. To accomplish this, LCFA will work to raise both the funds and the national profile of lung cancer in order to substantially increase support of innovative and groundbreaking research efforts.

10/09/2026

Every lung cancer is different, and treatment works best when it's matched to your specific cancer.

Comprehensive biomarker testing looks for the genes, proteins, and other changes that are unique to your tumor. Those results help your care team identify which treatments may work best for you, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

Unless your symptoms require immediate care, talk with your doctor about waiting for complete biomarker testing results before starting treatment. Starting with the full picture can make a real difference in your care.

Ask your doctor: "Has my tumor had comprehensive biomarker testing?"

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10/08/2026

If you've just been diagnosed with lung cancer, ask about PD-L1 right away. It's a biomarker that can show whether immunotherapy is likely to help.

Most doctors order biomarker testing on your biopsy. Patient advocate Jane Perlmutter suggests asking whether you got the most complete analysis, called next-generation sequencing (NGS).

Her must-ask questions for the newly diagnosed:
• Have I had complete biomarker testing, including PD-L1?
• What do you recommend, and why?
• What are my other options?
• Is there a clinical trial I could be on?

Bring someone to take notes. As Jane says, "No question is foolish."

Tune into our new Ask Me Anything Podcast about PD-L1: https://bit.ly/49RVkqu

Lysa was 40, healthy, and had just started a new career when months of back pain turned out to be stage 4 lung cancer. B...
10/08/2026

Lysa was 40, healthy, and had just started a new career when months of back pain turned out to be stage 4 lung cancer. Biomarker testing wasn't common then, and she went straight to chemo and radiation.

Later, a new oncologist pushed for testing. Lysa was ROS1-positive, which opened up a targeted therapy she could take at home as a pill.

Biomarker testing can take a few weeks, and it helps newly diagnosed lung cancer patients make an informed decision knowing what all of their options might be.

💙 The first 7 steps to take when you or a loved one is newly diagnosed: https://bit.ly/4cWe0ne

10/07/2026

"Just diagnosed? Take a breath. You have options."

IIf you or someone you love was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, start here. There is hope, and there are more treatment options today than ever before.

It's natural to want to begin treatment right away. For many people, the most important first step is getting a complete diagnosis, including comprehensive biomarker testing. Those results help your care team match treatment to your specific cancer.

Over the next few days, we'll walk through the first steps, one at a time, at your own pace.

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We all breathe the same air, so why is lung cancer screening mostly limited to people who smoke? 🌫️Nearly 1 in 5 people ...
10/04/2026

We all breathe the same air, so why is lung cancer screening mostly limited to people who smoke? 🌫️

Nearly 1 in 5 people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked. Air pollution, wildfire smoke, and radon may be contributing to these cases, and stigma around smoking has left many of these patients diagnosed too late.

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association makes a strong case for change. Offering screening to everyone ages 40–85 could prevent 62,000 deaths in the U.S. over five years. It would also cost far less per life saved than breast or colon cancer screening.

This matters because more than half of lung cancers are found at stage IV. When lung cancer is caught at stage I, the 10-year survival rate jumps to about 80%.

Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. Read more 👇

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Surviving lung cancer can bring relief, hope, and new questions about long-term health. Emerging research suggests air p...
10/03/2026

Surviving lung cancer can bring relief, hope, and new questions about long-term health. Emerging research suggests air pollution may influence the risk of developing a second, separate lung cancer. 🫁

A Stanford-led team studied 2,439 lung cancer survivors in UK Biobank and connected participants’ home addresses with local air pollution data. About 4% developed a second lung cancer. Survivors living in areas with the highest levels of particulate pollution had more than six times the risk reported among those in areas with the lowest levels, with risk rising alongside pollution exposure.

The association was especially strong among survivors who had never smoked. Current smoking was also linked to a higher risk, independent of air pollution exposure.

These findings show an association and do not establish that air pollution caused the second cancers. More research involving diverse populations is needed. The study may help scientists better understand how environmental exposures could inform long-term survivorship care.

If you are a lung cancer survivor, talk with your care team about follow-up care and any environmental or personal risk factors that concern you. Learn more 👇

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Air pollution is a known cause of lung cancer, but scientists are still learning exactly how it does damage inside the b...
10/02/2026

Air pollution is a known cause of lung cancer, but scientists are still learning exactly how it does damage inside the body. A new study just took a big step toward answering that. 🔬

Researchers from the American Cancer Society and Emory University studied blood samples from more than 1,300 people who didn't have cancer when the samples were taken. They identified 8 blood chemicals connected to both air pollution exposure and later lung cancer risk, tied to processes like inflammation, oxidative stress, and the body's detox systems.

The most striking part? These changes showed up years before anyone was diagnosed.

The researchers are clear that more work is needed before this could become a screening test. But it opens the door to someday spotting pollution-related risk long before symptoms appear.

Read our summary 👇

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Every breath counts. 🫁A study published in Nature examined several factors associated with lung cancer deaths. Researche...
10/01/2026

Every breath counts. 🫁

A study published in Nature examined several factors associated with lung cancer deaths. Researchers found that people living in areas with higher levels of air pollution had higher lung cancer death rates, even after other risk factors were taken into account.

Air pollution and radon are established environmental risk factors for lung cancer. Secondhand smoke can also increase risk. These exposures matter for everyone, including people who have never smoked. Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer.

Learning about environmental risks can help people make informed choices, such as testing their homes for radon and reducing exposure when possible.

Read the research. 👉

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Nearly everyone on Earth breathes polluted air. According to the World Health Organization, 99% of the global population...
10/01/2026

Nearly everyone on Earth breathes polluted air. According to the World Health Organization, 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds its air quality guideline limits. 🌍

Air pollution is a recognized cause of lung cancer. Fine particulate matter called PM2.5, found in vehicle exhaust and smoke from burning fossil fuels, can travel deep into the lungs. Research suggests that PM2.5 may trigger inflammation that encourages cells with existing mutations, including EGFR mutations, to grow.

Indoor air quality matters, too. Radon, secondhand smoke, cooking emissions, and wood smoke can affect the air we breathe.

Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer, including people who have never smoked. For some people whose tumors have an actionable biomarker such as EGFR, targeted therapies can slow cancer growth and help them live longer. Comprehensive biomarker testing can help patients and their care teams understand which treatments may be available.

Learn more about air pollution, lung cancer risk, and the research shaping treatment. 👇

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Did you know air quality is a lung cancer risk factor? 🌫️We breathe around 23,040 times a day, which means our lungs are...
09/29/2026

Did you know air quality is a lung cancer risk factor? 🌫️

We breathe around 23,040 times a day, which means our lungs are constantly exposed to the environment around us. Some researchers estimate that about 5% of lung cancer deaths worldwide are due to outdoor air pollution, and people who live in cities, especially near busy roads, have a slightly higher risk.

The good news: there are easy steps you can take. Check air quality forecasts at AirNow.gov, plan outdoor exercise for the morning, and stay inside on high-pollution days.

Learn about air quality and 8 other lung cancer risk factors here 👇

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