Lung Cancer Is Not A Laughing Matter
You may or may not be a fan of Kathy Griffin’s acting or comedy, but she recently became a member of a growing group of never-smoking Americans who face a lung cancer diagnosis.
June 2021
Learn Everything You Can About Biomarkers. It could save your life or your loved one.
Founder & President
Biomarker testing is a way to look for substances to find information about cancer.
May 2021
Young People Get Lung Cancer, Really!
Founder & President
Unfortunately, doctors don’t know how or why. Proceeds from our concerts help to support research to help find answers to these questions.
April 2021
Lung Cancer Screening News
Founder and President of Upstage Lung Cancer
United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced revisions to its existing lung cancer screening.
March 1
How the COVID-19 Legacy Could Change Cancer Care for the Better
President and Founder, Red Thred Solutions
The pandemic has forced physicians, surgeons, and patient advocacy organizations to adapt how they treat and support vulnerable populations.
February 2021
All in the Family
Janet McCarthy’s lung cancer was first detected eight years ago. Unfortunately, this was not Janet’s first close encounter with lung cancer.
January 2021
Anyone Can Get Lung Cancer: Here is One Thing You Can Do
Director/Founder, Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction
There may be another invisible killer lurking in what you think is the safety of your home. We had never tested our home and didn’t know that radon gas exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers!
December 2020
Holidays: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
Founder and President of Upstage Lung Cancer
How we can cope with the pain and suffering in the world today.
November 2020 | Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Joint Statement on Triage Considerations for Lung Cancer Patients
Collective of lung cancer organizations
Our community is in great turmoil and distress. Our ability to change the situation is limited. Here’s what we can do.
October 2020 | republished
The Relaxed Hostess
2020 Fan Award Recipient
Cancer crashed my party more than fourteen years ago. The guest from hell. Uncouth, unkempt, possessed of a nasty disposition and with no respect for boundaries. Lousy fucking company.
Updated August 2020
Hildy’s Story
Founder and President of Upstage Lung Cancer
The story behind the motivation that inspired Upstage Lung Cancer.