November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Misunderstandings and a lack of awareness continue to delay lung cancer diagnoses, leading to poorer outcomes. 

All You Need is Lungs is a collaborative campaign by three lung cancer charities: ALK+ UK, EGFR+ UK, and the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Our message is simple: Anyone can get lung cancer – ALL YOU NEED IS LUNGS. 

Our new campaign website features 26 real stories from people living with lung cancer. They are sharing their journeys to prevent others from facing similar challenges, wishing they'd known sooner that lung cancer doesn’t discriminate by smoking history or age. 

Know the facts:

  • 1 in 5 people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked

  • Up to 90% of non-smokers are diagnosed at a late stage, limiting treatment options

  • Lung cancer isn’t just a disease for older adults; young people are affected too

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