Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Outdated misconceptions of lung cancer are denying people the chance of an earlier diagnosis. From who can get lung cancer to its many different potential symptoms and negative beliefs around survival, forget everything you think you know. It’s time to rewrite the narrative. Join the Campaign
Challenging Patient Stereotypes
People have a vivid picture of who gets lung cancer. But the truth is lung cancer is a disease that can affect anyone – men and women, young and old, smoker and non-smoker – and this dangerous misconception could be denying people the chance of an earlier diagnosis.
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Challenging Nihilistic Perceptions
When lung cancer is caught early, it can be successfully treated. What’s more, advances in treatment means more people are living well and living longer with all stages of the disease. Don’t let fear deny you the chance of catching lung cancer early.
Find out moreWhen you receive a lung cancer diagnosis, you expect your life to stop. You expect to be incredibly poorly and in an awful lot of pain. That is not my experience. I’m still taking the dogs out for walks every single day. I’m still going on holiday. I’m still doing all the things you do as a mum and a wife.
Natasha, living with stage 4 lung cancer
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Challenging Symptom Confusion
The first step in improving early diagnosis of lung cancer is to increase awareness of all its symptoms – and we guarantee there are more than you think! From a persistent cough and shortness of breath to shoulder pain and finger clubbing, make sure you are aware of the symptoms of lung cancer and act on anything that doesn’t feel right for you.
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I used to see the advert on TV about a persistent cough and thought that didn’t apply to me. I had never heard of non-smokers getting lung cancer.
Dave, treated for lung cancer in 2021
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I had three x-rays and three courses of antibiotics. A CT was never considered and because I had no prior knowledge of lung cancer, I never knew to ask. After my diagnosis, one of my consultants reviewed the x-rays and said he could see the tumour, although he knew what he was looking for. Either way, a CT would have confirmed it.
Nuzhat, living with stage 4 lung cancer
Help and Support… all year round
It may be lung cancer awareness month but we’re here to support everyone affected by lung cancer 365 days a year. We offer a wide range of one-on-one, face-to-face and online support to both people living with lung cancer and those looking after a loved one. We can help you make sense of your diagnosis and treatment options, as well as offering hope in these highly anxious times.
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