Each Breath Blog

Breathing is essential to life, and through this blog, we hope to illustrate the importance of lung health. Hear directly from experts, researchers, staff and volunteers about our ongoing fight for healthy lungs and healthy air.

Stopping Lung Cancer Before It Progresses

The Lung Association has renewed a partnership with LUNGevity to fund innovative research to intercept lung cancer, that is, detecting and treating pre-cancerous cells before they have a chance to become malignant. Read More

Mission Moment April 2024

Lung cancer survivors, caregivers push for research & public health funding at advocacy day. Read More

Celebrating 10 Years of LUNG FORCE

We look back at the immense impact LUNG FORCE has had on lung cancer research and awareness since its inception. Read More

Spreading the Word about Lung Cancer, One Story at a Time

As a never-smoker, it’s unlikely that my lung cancer would have been discovered soon enough to prevent metastasizing had it not been for an accident that ended up saving my life. Read More

The Many Ways a CT Scan Can Save Your Life

“I would have never known, there is no other test that would have identified the problem. It saved my life, so I think it is so important to spread the word. If you’re eligible, get a CT scan for lung cancer.” Read More

The Importance of Accurate Lung Cancer Staging

Before a patient’s lung cancer treatment begins, clinicians need to determine how to categorize the cancer. Read More

How a Lung Cancer Diagnosis Changed My Life

Valerie D. shares how her sister’s lung cancer diagnosis helped her find her purpose. Read More

Advancing Lung Cancer Screening

Together, we can make strides in advancing lung cancer screening. Our collective efforts will undoubtedly lead to earlier detection, improved outcomes, and ultimately, more lives saved. Read More

Mission Moment November 2023

Research provides hope and saves lives. In recognition of November’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Lung Association is announcing the first-ever Courtney Cox Cole Research Award. Read More

New $1 Million Lung Cancer Fund Honors Courtney Cox Cole’s Extraordinary Life

While November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the memories of those who lost their lives to lung cancer last forever. Read More

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