Upstage Lung Cancer is a charitable organization established to support the fight against lung cancer by raising awareness of lung cancer and supporting research for early detection and innovative treatments. Music and musical theater entertainment is our means to raise funds to accomplish our mission.
Cause of Death:
Lung Cancer
Paul Newman
Academy Award winning actor (The Color of Money), film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and auto racing enthusiast.
Jan 26, 1925 - Sept 26, 2008
Lung Cancer Facts
- Worldwide, someone dies of lung cancer every 2 minutes.
- It is the number one cancer killer, more than breast, ovarian, uterine and colon cancer COMBINED.
- One in five women and one in twelve men diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked.
- Early detection has the best chance for surviving, however the survival rate for 5 years for lung cancer is only 16% compared with 99% for prostate and 89% for breast cancer.
Information provided from National Cancer Institute Statistics
Save the date...
2nd Annual Paddlepalooza
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Charles River Canoe and Kayak, Newton
Rent or bring kayaks, canoes, or inflatable swans for a fun filled day on the Charles River and raise funds to support lung cancer research.
Rally all your friends to paddle or donate to your paddling efforts.
Paddle down the river at your own pace and have a delicious picnic lunch with music.
Registration opens soon, but space is limited.
Can’t make it to the fundraiser? Please consider making a donation.
...and watch for our other upcoming events!
- April 27 House Concert Davidson, North Carolina
- November 12 Musical Theater Evening, Lyric Stage, Boston
Research Grant Awarded
Upstage Lung Cancer is proud to announce its first research grant will be given to Dr. Rebecca Heist of Mass General Cancer Center. This award is made in conjunction with LUNGevity Foundation. Dr. Heist's innovative research is identifying new tumor genetic changes in lung cancer, an important step for developing clinical trials of novel agents in lung cancer treatment. Results will help to extend lives of lung cancer patients and to create new means of early detection. Supporting Dr. Heist’s work is consistent with our mission.