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Learn about lung cancer
Lung cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the UK with over 49,000 people diagnosed each year.
Lung cancer can affect anyone – men and women, young and old, people who smoke and people who have never smoked.
Understanding lung cancer
Signs and symptoms
Knowing the symptoms of lung cancer can help us catch it earlier and make it easier to treat.
Causes of lung cancer
Smoking, air pollution and chemicals can all increase a person’s risk of getting lung cancer.
Screening
Lung cancer screening is helping more people get diagnosed earlier. Screening is currently available across England for people aged 55-74 and who have ever smoked.
It is vital you attend a screening appointment if you are invited – even if you don’t have any noticeable symptoms.
Getting diagnosed
Tests
Having tests for lung cancer can be scary. We’ll explain what tests you might need, including the importance of genomic testing, and what’s involved.
Types of lung cancer
Finding out the type of lung cancer you have allows your doctors to determine the best course of treatment.
Stages of lung cancer
There are four different stages of lung cancer. This describes the size of your cancer, if it has spread and is an important factor in deciding treatment.
Can lung cancer be cured?
When lung cancer is caught early, it is possible to cure the disease. Whilst advanced lung cancer is not curable, it is treatable and advances in treatment mean more people are able to live well for many years with stage 4 lung cancer.
Living with lung cancer
Will I be able to go on holiday?
We want everyone with lung cancer to be able to enjoy some much needed time away.
Can I keep working after a diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with lung cancer doesn’t mean you have to stop working.
How can I manage any side effects?
We share tips and techniques to help you manage lung cancer symptoms and potential side effects from treatment.
More about lung cancer
Advanced lung cancer
Around three quarters of people with lung cancer have advanced stage disease. However, whilst advanced cancer cannot usually be cured, there are now many different ways it can be treated.
Recurrence
Sometimes, lung cancer can come back after initial treatment. Understand why this can happen, the type of recurrence and what other treatment options may be available to you.
Lung cancer info – straight to your inbox
If you or a loved one have just been diagnosed with lung cancer, or are currently having tests for lung cancer, our tailored emails can help you get the information and support you need.